1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow MK II Auto

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New Cheltenham, VIC, 3192

1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow MK II Auto

$59,777

Ex Govt Charges*

Odometer 142,299 km

Body type Sedan

Fuel Petrol

Transmission Automatic

Vehicle Overview

1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow MK II Auto.

This 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II presents the traditional luxury-saloon formula in a particularly distinctive specification. Its special-order Athenian Blue exterior is paired with Beige Connolly hide, giving the car a restrained yet characterful colour combination that suits the Silver Shadow’s formal proportions. As an Australian-delivered example, it also represents a locally relevant piece of Rolls-Royce motoring history rather than an anonymous overseas import.

Under the bonnet is a 6.8-litre petrol V8, paired with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. The mechanical layout is deliberately conventional, but the appeal lies in the way the car delivers its experience: a spacious four-door sedan with the visual presence and carefully considered interior expected of a Rolls-Royce from this period. With seating for five, it remains a genuine full-size saloon rather than a narrowly focused collector piece, although its age and character naturally call for an owner who values careful presentation and considered use.

The vehicle has covered 142,299 kilometres and is described as having been thoroughly gone through, including work extending from the front bumper through to the exhaust tips. That attention is relevant on a car of this age, where condition and completeness are central to ownership. The supplied original literature pack, tools and substantial history file add useful context and help preserve the car’s period identity. The Beige interior provides a warm contrast to the blue bodywork, while the car’s MK II designation identifies the later development of the Silver Shadow line.

For an enthusiast, the strongest attraction is the combination of specification, provenance and completeness. The special-order paint, Connolly hide, original documentation and accompanying tools make the car more than simply an older luxury sedan; they contribute to a more coherent ownership experience. The Silver Shadow’s scale and formal styling also give it an unmistakable presence at events or on relaxed weekend outings without relying on contemporary performance or technology.