Classic Rolls-Royce Buying Advice - What You Should Look Out For

Join the conversation as Ian Royle delves into the fascinating world of Rolls-Royces with our Rolls expert, Alex. Uncover the allure of iconic models like the Silver Wrath, Silver Shadow, and the timeless Silver Cloud.
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[@pigeonracer10]

I owned 2 vintage rolls Royce's together for over 20 years. My best advice is not to buy one unless you love to work on cars. Or you love to spend money maintaining and having them repaired by someone else. live in a city of 60,000 people and no one wanted to touch them, for even basic repairs. When I bought tires at Costco, I had to warn them that the lug nuts go opposite most cars. One problem is that the mechanics reference books are very expensive. Another problem is that they are built from the ground up, so you have to remove many parts to fix small things. I would flat bed my Rolls 100 miles each way to a reputable repair shop. That being said, they are fun to drive and see everyone's reactions. My 1978 two-tone blue Silver Shadow II was literally a work of art. After more than 20 years of enjoyment, I sold her to a TV production company which filmed a documentary about it.

[@byteme9718]

Manuals are free to download.

[@wholeNwon]

There's a shop in our city that services and repairs them. I was talking with the owner and he reinforced what most of us know already: They are mechanical and electrical nightmares, rust/corrosion-prone, etc. When he's asked to do a PPI, the potential buyers are always shocked by the long list of issues and costs to repair. My neighbor had one and tried to keep it on the road but eventually just gave up.

[@harry130747]

.Incorrect. The left hand side wheels have left hand thread nuts. The right hand wheels have right hand thread nuts, There was some theory that these nuts were less likely come loose with this arrangement.

[@VintageVaughnVehiclces]

Same story for me I owned SRB15286 along withSRB16884 I also flatten them 100 miles away from Birmingham to Atlanta for repairs,I too worked on them I would flat 1 to Atlanta and have a friend drive my diesel mercedes to Atlant to pick up cars when repaired.i later decided a new owner needed to feed the pair of shadows I'd invested over 140 grand into the money to keep them up. I retained my silver spirit for the shadows I received a brand new 1976 caprice with 1689 miles on it sticker still on the right rear window, I said the chevrolet will keep its value and ez to maintain.

[@Brookside975]

Best advice.......do not buy one unless you just love writing checks! I have always wanted one and came close once, but fortunately passed on the opportunity. A few years ago we were visiting a car museum / B&B in the East. Gentleman had about 60 British sports cars and one RR. The RR sat in the front entrance to the property as a lawn ornament. Had sat there for years.....big dollar problems with the hydraulics.

[@elliottnkardashian833]

on the Rolls-Royce when you go to hit the automatic seat switches in the middle console and you notice it's not working and the washer fluid light on the left side lights up well it's a relaya lift up the passenger cushion and you'll find your relays they're all so below the glove compartment there are other relays and wanted most important is a fuel pump relay it's a 4-prong to face if you driving the car down the road and it quits running 9 out of 10 hits at relay it would be the second one in

[@elliottnkardashian833]

I know Rolls-Royce from the back of my hand and blindfolded there isn't anything I can troubleshoot on that car right away

[@mrkongsimr]

Would you choose this car over the Silver Spirit ?? Which one is cheaper on maintenance ? Need one for bridal service , please advise .

[@pesamas0000]

love your present and the car look grogious

[@JSDesignHK]

Shadows, if original and well-maintained, are delightful and very useable cars. The earlier cars, at least in righthand drive form, had a RR-built 4-speed Hydramatic gearbox - not a Borg-Warner unit as stated in this video.

[@markfurrer190]

+JSD HK you dont drive much for i have driven rolls sice 50 years and never not need a mechanic weekly

[@wholeNwon]

First used by GM in 1939.

[@peterlewis3540]

Even on cars as well built as the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, rust will always be an issue with cars over forty years old. A full service history is vital, as the cost of spare parts can be considerable. Like any prestige car manufacturer, their very expensive to maintain and run.

[@wholeNwon]

Leaks and rust will be problems on much newer models, too.

[@rajnirvan3336]

Beautiful car especially this shape whether a Silver Shadow or Wraith

[@elliottnkardashian833]

In 1979 the silver Shadow II retail for $56,000 which was a great price for that year

[@zenman1230]

I am currently looking at a 1975 Shadow. Suspension overhauled 8 years ago, current owner for 20 years did his own mechanical repairs. Can you provide an opinion? Yes, I know the "Pros/Cons," and I can do some of the work.

[@seanatherton123]

these cars were good if uesd every day ,but alot were not uesd , made problems happen

[@onlyadot]

I was thinking of buying one that isn't quite that old, maybe something like 85-99, I'm going to be working a job that requires lots of traveling and plan on using this car when I come home on vacation for roadtrips and such, probably 1000-5000 miles per year at the most. I have looked them over and they seem like they are easy to work on so repairs shouldn't be more than a regular car, what really has me worried is finding parts, things like gaskets for the door seals and replacement headlights and things of that nature. I imagine that these cars are very difficult to find high quality parts for and when you do they will cost a fortune. I imagine that if I plan to spend about 1500-2000 a year on upkeep it shouldn't be too bad but I always wonder if there's something I am missing.

[@wholeNwon]

Good luck! You'll need it. Find your mechanic FIRST. Get a complete PPI from him before you spend any money for it. Sit down when he hands you the results.

[@charlesmacgilchrist3648]

If you want a RR Silver Shadow budget £15k - £10k for a good one with FSH and £5k for one that is suspect so sits in the garage for spares. Both used that way will be depreciation proof and about as cost effective as an RR can get.

[@jaimelarroyo5368]

How much cost this car. Please infome to me .

[@elliottnkardashian833]

in 1979 the silver Shadow II had the most beautifulest colors and my favorite color was the pewter Green top with the Brewster green sides which I had known a friend that had owned one and I also did a lot of work for him by the problem with those cars on the 79 is the braking system the braking system man I'll tell you is such a nightmare but what you can do is do a brake conversion on them cars and get that taken care of the engine is a 4-12 V8 engine that holds 12 quarts of oil another problem with the 1979 was also the air-conditioning and the refuel door of you open up the bonnet on the passenger side there's a little black box with two fuses and how you happy and that when the AC is not working is pulled a fuse would be blond pull that fuse out and put in a thermal limiter the electrical system is Lucas Lucas has a biggest nightmare for electrical but a thermal limiter in that one would be the right fuse the left side was a refuel door which was not really necessary to put a thermal limiter inside that one but also you can just put in a little bit heavier fuse and keep in mind that car is all relay with relay the instrument panel all the gauges are vdo those are hair-like aircraft instruments that they put in their car since day one

[@byteme9718]

The brakes are not difficult to understand.

[@louiswhatley7766]

Where are u from I would love to talk to u about fixing mines I live in Mississippi my phone number is 6628201387 my name is Jimmy

[@otto16121970]

Wow, the longest sentence I ever read in my whole life

[@turbowhistler1]

I drive a 61 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II

[@azk8584]

76 Genders bravo!

[@schell0118]

"The Gallagher brothers"??? Now that is setting the bar low!

[@carconnoisseur4615]

Oneday but I would like a 1963 phantom though

[@willrc5731]

Car Connoisseur Good luck. The phantoms are much more rare and expensive.

[@jaguarantony]

Gorgeous Automobile.

[@virginiawright2853]

By comparison to U.S. cars, Shadows are expensive to keep up. If you get one, stay on top of the maintenance.

[@gcadot]

Virginia Wright my Shadow II Costs me 500€ per year to be maintained. It’s quite reasonable.

[@jakekaywell5972]

@King Brilliant They have not always been terrible, however.

[@williamthompson6665]

@King Brilliant Are you implying that Shadows are NOT rot-boxes? Rolls Royces can (and do) dissolve into iron oxide with the best of them....

[@MRFLASHCO]

I have a 1967 coupe and an 1985 Silver Spirit I've had for 30 years and they are the same maintenance as any American car just built way better.

[@graevly8066]

Would it be a bad idea to have a rolls Royce silver shadow for a highschool car?

[@mitchellhogg4627]

Joesph_Stalin depends what school you go to...if you know it's gonna piss people of then yes. If you know it's gonna get the windows smashed in and keyed light to light then no.

[@graevly8066]

Cool Jesus wait so it isn't a bad idea if I want one if I will get it vandalized?

[@lotusjaggarage2989]

Just Squeegee if you have good insurence it dosnt matter

[@morganzimmerman6800]

Ghoulish did you end up getting one?

[@burnotto1663]

That is not so al the way if you think about it

Neighbor had a Shadow. Lovely car. But I read things about them all of the time, and not much is really good. I had two old 68 ford station wagons. Straight 6. Never a problem but have to change a starter on one myself. Great car. Don't understand why RR and Bentley always have issues and so expensive. Don't confuse nice leather seats and wood dash with a good reliable car. That's what many do. An RR dealer in Los Angeles also told me the cars are greatly overpriced because they can over charge you. And the rich are willing to pay it.

[@wholeNwon]

It's a matter of self-delusion. Why are they unreliable? I think you know the answer to that.

[@bedstuyrover]

I wanted one, but when i realized the box cost far more than the gray poupon.. well that just won't do!

[@DemonCuz]

The most important thing to do is a cold start. If the engine is warm walk away or ask for a cold start. A Rolls Royce in top condition will start first go on a cold start.

[@wholeNwon]

You really want to do that on any used car you're considering.

[@premierelitedrums]

In real terms, does any one know how much it is to do a head gasket on a 1972 Shadow 1?

[@MrKALANCE]

My bmwZ3 cost me more than that to replace the head gasket...............

[@sidescrollin]

It shouldn't be much more than any other car, its just a regular old v8 like anything else. The difference that is hard to spot is whether an incompetent shop is charging you more "because its a rolls" or a very competent shop is charging you for their competence. Just find a "european" car shop. Anything with a bunch of land rovers and mercedes sitting around back should do.

[@xavierrivera9130]

premierelitedrums diy

[@johnhudelson2652]

Motor car? Why not call it a horseless carriage?

[@user-dd1pu1dg5b]

What a stunning looking car

[@billymcauliffe7855]

Don't let it near a swimming pool they love them

[@Frank-om4fc]

Silver Wraith not a shadow...longer wheelbase means more legroom..also rear window has smaller aptitude...nicer and rarer than a Shadow

[@nissimmoses958]

בעזרת האל בקרוב אצלי. גם בשביל זה אני מממלא לוטו "אלוהים להצילני אדוני לעזרתי חושה "

[@therusher8]

No mention of hydraulic complexities?

[@scottsterling7659]

Dublin House he only said citrön

[@sidescrollin]

You don't have to use RR363 just because it was originally used. You think shops also buy NOS oil cans made in the 60s or some off the shelf stuff?

[@johnwilson4158]

1st buy a tow truck ; then buy any Rolls you prefer.

[@victorsingh878]

GOT A 2

[@karldelavigne8134]

The T Series Bentley replaced the S Series. The Silver Shadow replaced the Silver Cloud III. Duh.

[@alisalisa7961]

Видео хорошее без перевода все понял .только вот реклама на пративном языке достала .......

[@mitchellhogg4627]

Wait I can get myself into a rolls royce for 7 grand??....

[@m3nt4l1st5]

Mitchell Hogg Yes, you can, but you probably will spend another 7k every year (if not more).

[@markfurrer190]

shadow 1s are better cars by far and i own all of them..

[@scottsterling7659]

Mark Furrer nothing beats a 600

[@PhilKuhlenbeckGOOGLE]

I want a Toyota Century en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Century

[@kirstamlew]

Six two fifty?

[@DeHirvilammi]

alex is hot lookin man

[@dieselburner4461]

Shit this channels logo was stolen by mammoth Wolfgang Van Halen lol

[@leonpeeters6404]

Besmeuren

[@wholeNwon]

The triumph of illusion (delusion?) over reality.

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

I have understood that you are not supposed to buy these with your own money.

[@matthewgodwin3050]

Still tarred with the savile brush in my eyes. Nice car, but no thanks. Very definately no. A Corniche on the other hand.... erm, maybe. Possibly. If there were no XJ-S's or SL's left.

[@cyborgbadger1015]

jimmy Saville, jimmy tarbuck or self made scrap man who has an old fat tart of a wife who wears leopard skin coats and matching (or no) knickers done good! not cool.

[@nissimmoses958]

בקרוב אצלי

[@markfurrer190]

Buy a shadow with an new engine and trans and update the brake system and ac units..The old system is pure rolls royce shit..and is not of quality ...

[@sidescrollin]

Isn't the old AC system a GM unit?

[@BBRC7612]

Ian Mcdowell must be good quality if it's pure Rolls Royce then. I heard a Wedding Chauffeur buy one from 1980 which had been neglected needed work on AC. Never heard of a bad one ..luckily most are looked after

[@BBRC7612]

Surely no new engine needed unless standing and neglected!!

[@markfurrer190]

I have owned these shadows for 50 years …note warning...up date to new engin and trans and ac unit…and you will love the cars …Ask me a fool for many years to pay the thieves and terriorists at dealerships…..New engins make these cars even better that the train engins of the past…Also same for clouds and bentleys.. around 93 the cars brakes are much better and you might get a few years out of your brake problems.

[@manofweed1]

Much better off with an E30 BMW in my opinion.

[@bigjohnfury5662]

Bad camera angles and a 'expert' that is unconvincing and more akin to a hbos theif

[@jimmorrow9773]

Alex is one of, if not the biggest re-seller of Rolls Royce and Bentley motor cars in the UK. He is also a very nice man to deal with. There is no doubt as to his experience with these cars. Remember this is a sound bite type of video.

[@evonrn2000]

Terrible Idea...dont. Wait till you graduate

[@ericgeorge5483]

You'd be better off buying a very modern used Sedan (saloon in the UK) it will be a similar price, have more kit and toys, drive better, be more economical and cost a lot less to tax and run. Buying a used Shadow is financial suicide.

[@ericgeorge5483]

I wouldn't take the risk personally.

[@FredBTs]

Interesting about the filming is awful. Does the cameraman spend all his time on his knees?

[@nurunisasonday3244]

Its not about whie people i also like the 1999 ROLLS ROYCE in south Africa $ $33.000 currently i can't afford the car but I'm Indian

[@freddiesanke64]

Paid by RR, these cars are crappy....

[@normastanley5853]

A Luxury Buick is more comfortable than that thing...

[@byteme9718]

There's no such think as a luxury US car.

[@teymourbayat8266]

@@byteme9718 There's no such thing as a reliable english car...

[@byteme9718]

@@teymourbayat8266 The same applied in the US until you started building Honda and Toyotas

[@teymourbayat8266]

@@byteme9718 American cars were the best in the world (overall) until the late 70's. Then quality went downhill. I've lived in countries with very harsh climates, sun, salt, humidity, poor maintenance, and twenty five to thirty five year old american cars were daily drivers, but there never was such a thing as a fifteen years old japanese car still on the road. Their quality has improved since, and so has american cars lately, but an old Corolla will never have me take a second glance like an old -say- Impala will...

[@byteme9718]

@@teymourbayat8266 Rubbish. Quality went down from the early 60s. They offered convenience features others didn't have but irrespective of brand fit and finish were poor and everything was just cheap and tacky.

[@Marshallmiracles]

Why do the British drive on the wrong side of the road?

[@theaylesburycyclist8756]

We, in Britain drive on the left (the correct side), so as to keep our sword arm (right arm) free. So one can defend oneself on the public highway.

[@wholeNwon]

Like the Japanese, Australians and all the other former British colonies.

[@jamesstuart3346]

The stying is so stodgy it looks like a bowler hat on wheels

[@jackflash3794]

Total crap I'll stick to volvo

[@IanMcFerran]

"If it's good enough for the Gallagher brothers, it's good enough for you or I". Oh really? Speak for yourself! I'm not an ego-maniac with delusions if grandeur, so what sort of car is 'good enough' for me?