Vintage Rolls-Royce with famous first owner set to go up for auction

[@jjefferyworboys8138]

For a 50 year old car, it's in remarkably good condition. When buying a car of this age there will always be things that need attention, it's part of owning a classic car. Will be interesting to see what it makes at auction.

[@simonnorcliffe5877]

😊😊gorgeous cars, I used to own silver shadow 1976. 😊😊😊

[@User-wollswoycegawage]

@@simonnorcliffe5877 flared arch model is the nicest 👍

[@funlifebananas1061]

That’s a Silver Wraith with a longer wheelbase and a smaller rear screen than a Shadow.

[@User-wollswoycegawage]

@@funlifebananas1061 wraith name wasn''t used on early LWB silver shadows Just called LWB Untill the shadow 2 LWB And then it was called wraith

[@User-wollswoycegawage]

@@funlifebananas1061 reduced rear window standard on LWB Fitted with optional Division

[@helenlloyd6564]

I own a Bentley T1 1970. Similar to a Silver Shadow, basically it's the grille and Mascot that is different. Warning to potential buyers. They are a pride to own and a joy to drive. But they are an absolute money pit. Many garages don't want to work on these cars. Only old school mechanics. Though the engines are massive being either 6.25 or 6.75 they are relatively easy to work on. It's only a basic pushrod not multi-valve or D.O.H.C or fuel-injection. They are pre plug-in diagnostics. Points, plugs and carburettor. Get those sorted and easy to maintain. Parts are mega expensive.

[@User-wollswoycegawage]

@@helenlloyd6564 I had a flared arch T1 but it had a harvey bailey handling kit fitted it ruined the car Made it ride like a Granada

[@paulgeraghty1448]

Strange? As everyone rates the Harvey Bailey handling kit.

[@User-wollswoycegawage]

Ooh you showed the rear window That is a LWB

Whose car was it. Jimmy Savilles?

[@Blacknight1812]

it's a Silver Wraith as it's the LWB version with the smaller rear window and vinyl roof. Know your Royces!! Very nice car indeed.

[@User-wollswoycegawage]

@@Blacknight1812 you don't know your Royce's It's not a wraith

[@paulstafford4784]

It's a Silver Shadow LWB actually. The Silver Wraith II didn't come out until 1977

[@Lucan-ve6zc]

Is that mike a comedy addition?

[@fv1291]

That's a bargain, but it's lacking the Grey Poupon tables.

[@leedstown]

Not many buyers for these old Rolls Royce now unfortunately a old man's car

[@solimanagha-r6k]

What a small mike !!! 😂

[@Russellbristow]

Minke looks a little rusty - and clearly she’s had a bump on the front bumper - lovely car, but not 9 of of 10, more 7

[@TheJohnebey]

I agree with just the aesthetic things that show age like that top. I am likely too picky. I think in the hands of a person who can or is willing to update and refresh, it is a great $ deal if the under bits are good.

[@axeljacobs9723]

The division is nasty, as the front passenger and driver are not really able to adjust the front seats. The LWB model w/o Division is a much better car!

[@User-wollswoycegawage]

@@axeljacobs9723 I have a 75 LWB without division

[@User-wollswoycegawage]

@@axeljacobs9723 if fitted with division you have one inch less leg room than a standard wheel base in the rear Or without division 4 inches More

[@oliverbechtold4777]

Ziemlich rostig die Karre.... und das auf Video , live bestimmt Katastrophe....

[@thomasshepard6030]

WTF is that mike all about looks like a dead cat and that old roller is only worth about £6 grand

[@objectiveone5476]

I assume this is owned by the revolting Laurence Lewellyn-Bowen. ☹

[@nelsonclub7722]

Lew Grade actually

[@objectiveone5476]

@@nelsonclub7722 I didn’t know Lew Grade lives near Cirencester.

[@nelsonclub7722]

@@objectiveone5476 He does not - he died in 1998 - I do however as does the aforementioned LLB!!!!

[@objectiveone5476]

@@nelsonclub7722 Nelson, I know he does since I also live in Cirencester.