Why This Is THE Epitome British 1960s LUXURY - Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

One of the dying embers of a once great country. The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is the last of the traditional models they made.. truly special.
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[@chrisreed3929]

I realise that in comparison to a modern car, she is dynamically flawed, but she oozes so much more class than a much more expensive modern Rolls, a little like comparing Audrey Hepburn against a Kardashian.

[@mikewysko2268]

Interesting comparison. 😅

[@claudiomarangone614]

as in no comparison

[@mikewingert5521]

Correct.. …..Kardashian types are ugly, inner city and monied vulgarity.

[@lairdinho]

It's interesting. For me these were always utterly Arthur Daley and never classy.

[@mikewingert5521]

@@lairdinho intriguing….i know what you mean. A friend of mine bought a K reg one in 1988 for about £10k. He looked like an utter spiv in it…🤣….".The truth was, although cheap to buy (relatively) he couldn’t afford to run it.

[@axeljacobs9723]

The Shadow was my favorite car when I was a kid! My first car was a 69‘ Shad which I bought in the UK and shipped back to CA. I still own 2 of them, decades later. Absolutely love them. The quality was superb, and you knew right a way that it was a Rolls when one drove down the road. This is unlike nowadays, when you can’t even tell it‘s a Rolls. The quality has gone down hill, and I don’t like at all what BMW has done to this brand! So sad!

[@ronliebermann]

You can’t recognize a modern Rolls Royce because the company committed suicide. I’m serious. Rolls Royce sabotaged it’s new cars deliberately; just like Jaguar. You have to understand that almost the whole world is now under a single communist government. And the communists base their power on a claim to artistic authority. A Rolls Royce used to have a distinctive and recognizable design, just like Jaguar. But a distinctive design is a symbol. Rolls and Jag are symbols of success directly related to the physical world. But communists don’t allow people to succeed according to their own efforts in the physical world. All success must be mystically “granted” as a political reward. For that reason, physical symbols of success which would compete with political rewards can’t be tolerated. Political rewards aren’t “owned” because under communism, nothing is owned. And granting symbols of success doesn’t cost the government anything. Success can be manufactured without factories. So if wealthy customers bought a Rolls Royce, then political rewards wouldn’t be seen as “valuable”. After all, a green ribbon on a soldier’s uniform doesn’t cost anything; but it serves as a form of money in a world where people are forced to compare themselves within strict boundaries. Not physical beauty, or intelligence, or work ethic, or patriotism. Only loyalty to a mystical global cause. Starship Troopers. And it goes even deeper than that. A Rolls is valuable not only because of its beauty, but also because of its comfort. Communism is the claim that political rewards are the result of sacrifice; not fulfillment. So experiencing misery in pursuit of other people’s happiness is actually a legitimate life-goal. Look at Mother Theresa. She was “serving the people.” I bet she wouldn’t drive a Rolls Royce. Disarming the communists means first eliminating all military insignia. No awards, or ribbons, or hats. Just a uniform. Then we have to end the Olympics. Adolf Hitler was right: The government can’t choose winners. Then we need to get rid of children’s paramilitary groups: ROTC, the Boy Scouts, and the Girl Scouts. And then Rolls Royce and Jaguar should declare bankruptcy. The companies can be refloated by new, non-communist owners. The world has fallen under a dark military cloud of communist tyranny. Getting things straightened- out will require a tough man, who has plenty of experience.

[@iansnow7211]

​@@ronliebermannwhat twaddle

[@thatcheapguy525]

if there was ever a car in the 1970s & 80s which said 'I've arrived', the Silver Shadow was it. this was the car of aspirations, the marque of success. I had the incredible privilege to work as an apprentice mechanic in a small specialist sports car garage in the early 80s and consequently got to work on and 'road test' two of them from the age of 17. thats where the dream ended for me. I remember describing the experience as 'driving your living room down the road.' that said, I still think they are iconic and were possibly the best real Rolls Royce ever built. lets not forget Keith Moon and the swimming pool lol

[@RUfromthe40s]

it seems he had arrived later to one of his party´s, the main ingedient arrived later to his hands so he did what he did ,other feature to mention waterproof ,the car still rides

[@chrisreed3929]

You mentioned Moon which always deserves a like. I aspired to that lifestyle when young. Probably why I had heart attack when young.

[@highlandmalt6368]

Grandfather had a couple of Clouds in the 60's, including a 63 Cloud III. When the Shadow was released, he said he was shocked and stunned by the radical design. But, as soon as he drove one he said it was instantly clear how superior it was to the Cloud to live with, and he bought one not long after.

[@downesy68]

Great video of a glorious car, Jack. Just one small thing, as much as we’d like to think 1980 was only 33 years ago, it was actually 43 years. So the cost per year is a bit less than you calculated.

[@Number27]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I am truly terrible with numbers. Actually number dyslexic so do make mistakes like this frequently!!

[@alexandrecouture2462]

​@@Number27No worry, it was a great video Number 37 :)

[@budgey99]

My boss had one back in the day when I had my first Saturday job. Occasionally he’d drop me home after work and I felt like royalty getting out of that car in front of all my mates. It was so big on the road too - really imposing. I saw one very recently and I was struck by how tiny it looked in normal traffic up against modern cars.

[@derekantill3721]

A particularly nice Silver Shadow, obviously lovingly cared for over the years.

[@CharlieMartin-ml5uk]

This was my grandads car. He spent rather a large fortune on its upkeep over the years. It was literally his pride and joy, and mine during my childhood. Still my favourite car to this day. It still goes to shows now with family on the odd occasion.

[@derekheeps1244]

yes , it is a nice one , and actually looks very nice in grey .

[@markwalton8644]

Probably the most Relaxing way to get from A to B😊

[@sebastiend.5335]

Came home. Had tea. Sitting down with a cold beer... And there is the lastest video from Number 27! You sure do know how to deliver in the most excellent of ways. And I thank you for it! Greetings from the Netherlands

[@Number27]

Thank you buddy, enjoy your Beer 🍺!!

[@carltwidle9046]

I like the RR Silver Shadow. Very stylish. RR haven't built another car as nice in design since.

[@rustyturner431]

I've only had one Shadow, and I wound up spending a fortune on refurbishing it...which I had not expected. Cosmetically it was superb, but the suspension, transmission and brakes ALL needed overhauling. Still, when done it drove beautifully and I managed to get the vast majority of my money back. The bloke who bought it from me still has it, and still speaks to me in civil tones. Now, for something completely different, I have a Cloud 2 that has the frame and drivetrain of an Australian Ford truck, complete with the factory propane burning Barra engine. Looks pristine, performs far better than expected (OK, it's had a few mod cons worked out), and the servicing costs are mere pennies. You should have seen the faces on the RR boys in Auckland when I raised the bonnet! As always, I enjoyed the video.

[@Number27]

Wow!! Your Cloud 2 sounds quite like a thing!! Enjoy it and thanks for watching

[@RUfromthe40s]

that´s what could be called a saving and cool!

[@alexanderbel1953]

I drove a couple of clouds some time ago and they drove a bit like trucks anyway ,compared to the wonderful shadow II I had the pleasure of driving . But I love the Cloud series anyhow I would like to drive one today with a few suspension modifications Springs and anti-roll bar.

[@billybunter6659]

I used to look at this Rolls Royce in the 60's and 70's and i've always thought this was the best one,the twin headlights and the way the lines ran into the rear thin vertical tail lights just made it look so elegant and distinctive. My uncle used to have a 60's Bentley Continental Convertible and as a kid that was a Rolls Royce to me,so quiet and smooth👍.

[@stephenricketts7764]

Truly special, Yes! This one has been very well cared for over the years. As a classic car lover I would just feed the seats. As a former upholsterer I would say that unless there are some really bare patches in the leather then don't re-colour them they look alright on camera so just a good feed of the leather will be fine. Thanks Jack for the 'wafting' review, you couldn't have done it any other way! 👍👍

[@rosewood1]

There were at least 4 versions of the Shadow. The first version with the Chippendale dash and full hydraulic suspension. The next 1970 1972 models which had the new dash different suspension and then 1975 that deleted the front vents had flared guards and a longer body. The 1975 is easily the best in my opinion for classic Rolls. And it is definitely the nicest. And then there is the series 2 which actually had important and significant variations. My 1975 Shadow was great to drive. The entire suspension braking hydraulics bushes literally everything was brand new after comprehensive restoration. It was silent and handled mountain roads easily despite its considerable weight. A really nice car for a long journey.

[@Tigerskys-6699]

Always loved the shadow. Had a 75 flared wheel arch model. The models were officially the Silver Shadow from 65 to 77 and Silver Shadow II from 77 to 80.

[@jjefferyworboys8138]

I have a 1975 T1 and it's lovely.

[@jjefferyworboys8138]

A particularly well cared for Shadow in a classic colour combination.

[@nigelbond4056]

I ache to own a Silver Shadow. I love their faults as much as I love their beauty, opulence, grace and quality. Gorgeous! 🥰

[@hhjones9393]

The Rolls Royce does not accelerate. It gets under way. Thanks Jack! Great look at a fine automobile.

[@derekheeps1244]

Your description makes it sound like Titanic !

[@Ashfielder]

My dream cushy car is a Silver Shadow era Corniche coupe. Gorgeous lines, understated but unmissable.

[@tobihall2247]

Dad had one if these growing up in a metallic baby blue with matching interior. Always drew a crowd when we took it away in holiday. As you say quality unlike anything else even since. Something you didn't really touch on is the effortlessness in closing the doors or boot which you could also do with a finger. Lovely car.

[@P.Galore]

Not only the Rolls. Britain itself was the most happening place in the mid-late 60's! ...music, film, fashion, aerospace....

[@Rudenbehr]

America existed

[@tvaatakt1]

Bristol Brabazon. Nuff said.

[@assininecomment1630]

Except that it was a 1950s failure,​ @@tvaatakt1. 🙄

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

It's all been downhill since....

[@theoriginaljc-j]

Incredibly underrated car. I've always had a soft spot for the old Shad. I now drive a Spirit, which is really a rebodied Shadow. Again, another much underrated car, but to me it is the pinnacle of how I like to travel.

[@2006gtobob]

Before I even started watching the video, the FIRST thing that crossed my mind was the braking system and its unnecessary complication compared to "normal" cars. I realize they want to be able to say "the best," but that also means "Whoa! You want how much to repair the brakes?" to most secondary (and beyond) owners who may not know how to do the job themselves. The brakes and suspension are a huge reason for the huge depreciation of these cars back in the day and why so many just perished. This is a beautiful example and I hope as many of the remaining cars are lovingly upkept, maintained, preserved, or restored as possible.

[@byteme9718]

Not so complicated or even expensive to maintain if you understand the system.

[@mikewysko2268]

We thank you Scott for sharing this beautiful and well cared for Rolls Royce with us. 😎

[@martinclapton2724]

These are beautiful cars, as you have pointed out , the attention to detail in the shut lines , quality of paint and simply exquisite touches in the interior fittings. Yes, it wasn’t the most efficient in terms of performance against mpg , nor will it go round corners like a Lotus , but that wasn’t what the car was about. Although this example could possibly do with some interior attention and the suspension is probably even softer that it should be ( hence the bottoming) , but worth every penny in doing. Do you know something? In the 1970s I thought the Silver Shadow was the best car in the world. In the 2020s , I still think the Silver Shadow to be the best car in the world ! Nothing made today comes near. They are just “tacky” by comparison. End of . Absolutely beautiful. Loved the vid . ❤

[@gazzafloss]

Hey Jack, as "rocking Rod Stewart" says, "you wear it well". RR of that era are absolutely the epitome of a luxury vehicle, and were really something special. Great wedding car indeed, a business opportunity you shouldn't miss 😊.

[@tim205Mi]

Shadows are such an elegant car……. Great vid 👍

[@paulrowley71]

Fabulous car. I have photos of my Great Uncle working on the production line for these at the Crewe factory.

[@keithgarland3404]

A piece of british motoring history, the best car in the world, in its day, and still oozes class.

[@richardcarter1000]

Always wanted a Shadow. I will buy the best I can find at some point. Thanks for reviewing one. Running costs sound similar for my F355, but I've not had that resprayed. Wonderful

[@ranjanaluwihare1511]

My favourite 1954 S2 Bentley continental coupe, when they were real & so well engineered! Marvellous machines!

[@mikev.5845]

Thank you, as you do so well, for giving us a taste/feel of what these classic cars are like to drive & ride 🙏

[@derekheeps1244]

Yes an excellent video , with a very nice style of presentation .

[@steverichards1025]

Great vid jack as ever! At the risk of being pedantic the factory describe the capacity as six and a quarter or six and three quarter litre (6 1/4 or 6 3/4). this engine does from 1959 and was inly just discontinued

[@thebigpicture-elpanorama]

I remember this car so well.

[@jamesengland7461]

American luxury cars of the 50s and 60s such as Packard, Continental, Imperial, Lincoln and Cadillac would compare interestingly in terms of luxury, trick features, and such. Power was nearly double on some of them, at least through 1970 until American emissions regulations cut their power.

[@Treviscoe]

True; I once read that a chauffeur who drove a variety of luxury cars said he could put the seat down in the Cadillac Fleetwood limousine to have a nap and sleep as well as he did at home, whereas he couldn't do that in the Rolls he drove. Rolls-Royce would win on build quality though.

[@chrisxa1222]

​@@Treviscoenot really. Cadillacs until the late 60s had superb built quality

[@powerglory4022]

My grandfather had a two Silver Shadows, a 72 model and a ‘77 mark two. I have a 1990 Silver Spur II. There’s nothing like them.

[@markhooper1352]

Fantastic video, I can feel the excitement in your voice! I do share you enthusiasm, as I have just bought a gorgeous 76 Shadow Saloon, my very first. I have a small car collection, but I've waited till my 60th Birthday to acquire the Rolls-Royce, a car that I've admired since I was a child growing up in the 60s-70s. Well done video, I'm even more excited for her to arrive in Australia now 👍 Thank you!

[@simonhjc]

Hi jack, these videos are really very good. Theyre informative well shot dont go on too long. Great balance. Im totally enjoying each one

[@davidlloyd1485]

I had one once, loved it. Things I love that go unnoticed..the boot closes so beautifully on the catch, for it's time you don't see any spot welds inside the door jambs, holes in the carpets are lined in best leather. As for cornering you flip the steering wheel hard just before a bend to move the weight to the inside and then steer normally... it stops the car leaning out. If I could afford to run on at it should I'd love on again. Thanks for the video and absolutely love the colour of that one, it's just perfect.

[@CarmenShenk]

She’s such a beautiful car! Thanks for taking us along on the drive. It was fun to see the shots you could get with all your cool camera gear. Tempting to try to put together that sort of set up on ours and make videos each time we go for a drive somewhere beautiful.

[@tarekmirdad]

Superb video. Well done. I definitely enjoyed very much. Thank for such a lovely presentation.

[@Rjhs001]

Hi Jack. Back in the early 1970s, my dad who was a police sergeant in the West Yorkshire Road Traffic Division, went in investigate an accident when a Silver Shadow had ploughed into the back of a parked Escort st night on a badly lit road. I went with him to look at the recovered vehicles and while the Escort was well and truly concertinad, the Roller had minimal damage. Such well made cars.

[@heiner71]

I suspect the Escort had crumbling zones engineered into the car, whereas in the Rolls, the passengers where taking the beating directly.

[@Rjhs001]

@@heiner71 Possibly but I'm not completely sure that ordinary cars had crumple zones back in the early 70s. I know Volvos did back then but they were leading the technology and others were yet to catch up.

[@derekheeps1244]

@@Rjhs001 Mercedes pioneered the passenger safety cell and crumple zones with the Ponton series of the 1950s , before any other car had them . Mercedes were also crash testing cars and building in safety in the early 1930s , long before anyone else saw it as a priority .

[@tvaatakt1]

I did the same between a Fiat Uno and a early Hjondajj Accent. The Fiat, had to replace a fender and the hoot. The Accent, pretty much totalled.

[@Rjhs001]

@@derekheeps1244 Wow, I did not know that. Thanks for the info 👍

[@juliansimmonds4912]

Shadow 2 came out in 1977 and had a steering rack I've had 3 Shadows loved them all

[@catmus1506]

What a gorgeous car.

[@darrellsimpson6966]

Yes. Did Pininfarina design it?

[@derekgb3780]

I've a friend who has one and he's spent 20+ years gradually restoring it (including a complete engine rebuild) and it's a beautiful drive - like floating along on a quiet, smooth feather bed.

[@glenbetton3146]

Went to pick up a used Allegro, my first car, aged 17 in 1980. My parents' friend let me drive there in his mid 70s Shadow, 3 speed auto. All downhill really after that !

[@every1665]

I would have told the Allegro seller that I was a young entrepreneur having a bit of trouble with the tax man and I have to appear broke for a while.

[@NLBassist]

A great vid and it goes nicely along with Iain's vid of last sunday. Thanks!

[@PhilbyFavourites]

You’ve put a jacket on for the Roller - I’m impressed 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ganeshshenoy1102]

Super informative video jack.... Thanks for the upload... Much love and wishes 🇮🇳

[@twentyrothmans7308]

A work of art. There's one that still lurks around West London - on the A406. I see her frequently. My uncle's lawyer/friend had one in Sydney (he'd had an early S1 XJ12, which caught fire, that distributor bug).

[@peterchapman8357]

this is my favourite car of all time, back in the 1970's i had the chance to be a passenger in one and i have never forgotten it, they are such a beautiful looking car, if i came into money this is the first thing i would buy, this looks a great example and slightly showing its age doesnt matter

[@mftwohill51]

One extra thing about the electric gear selector is, if you forgot to put the lever back into park, once you removed the key from the ignition barrel, the car will automatically go back into park, even though the selector has been accidentally left in drive or whatever the last gear was you selected. They were also, less labour intensive than the Silver Cloud. A Shadow could have a major service done in a day as, a Silver Cloud was usually in the workshop for a week.

[@epicseadragon1692]

Really nice! I think I saw one of these a few days ago, on a grocery store parking lot of all places! Great car indeed!

[@benfinesilver2250]

I’ve just realized… You’re the “sane” Doug Demuro :D Really enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@terryhand]

In the first job I had after leaving art college the boss of the company had a Siver Shadow. He used to sit so low in the seat, that when he drove past all you could see was the top of his head and a hand holding a cigar.

[@michaelmontagu3979]

When I was a child we lived in Henley on Thames. The actress Gladys Cooper lived near town and drove a Silver Cloud. She was so tiny that the police would get reports of a child driving.

[@ChristianRThomas]

It's gorgeous! It's amazing how that ride comes across on film. So smooth. It's as though you've got a professional cameraman with a superb steadycam and has actually changed the quality of the filming. I'm even a tiny bit jealous that you got to drive it. If only companies still made products in which that amount of care was spent on the design and build quality. There is no way an LS400 will get this amount of awe 48 years on from its launch. This is a thing of beauty - as was the Phantom VI.

[@rogerking7258]

I always thought the Silver Shadow sat in an odd place. Previous offerings like the Cloud were patently imperious beasts designed to emphasise the difference between their owners and the masses, whereas the Shadow seemed like Rolls Royce's attempt to make a "normal" car, albeit one of the highest quality. Like it or not, the current Rolls Royce range has reverted to the former philosophy.

[@RUfromthe40s]

being a rolls only in the badge everything else have nothing in common with the Rolls Royce brand, it´s last model a few years ago(80´s) could be bought by a very acessible amout but today they are being sold for a value that it´s not real this talking about Portugal

[@byteme9718]

It was designed as an owner driver car, something the Cloud was poor at.

[@michaelmontagu3979]

​@byteme9718 I've owned since 1982, as the second owner, a 1965 Silver Cloud III. I'm mostly an owner driver and love driving it. Yes, it's a big beast but I love it. Certainly wouldn't want anything that Rolls-Royce currently offer. They are no longer interested in their traditional clients. The real company would refuse to build a car that had what they considered vulgar options. Now they encourage any excesses.

[@gregt8638]

​@michaelmontagu3979 : So true! I do think the new Roll's are vulgar. Come on: twinkling star lights in the interior headliner? And wheels that appear more 'ghetto' rather than tasteful. I no longer respect the marque as much. -Greg T, California (past owner of 3 RRs in the past 30 years)

[@michaelmontagu3979]

@gregt8638 Hi Greg. The starlight roof is ridiculous. Apparently some even have shooting stars. I did have a test drive in a Phantom some years ago. The door handles wobbled, the panel gaps seemed wide and putting on the turn indicators shorted out the radio. Awful vulgar displays of how it's easy to have money and no taste.

[@dominicwebb8000]

As a 14 year old I worked as a gardener for a 60’s pop star. He drove a silver cloud with mulsanne two door body, it looked even better than this and the way he wheel spun it I don’t think it hanged about!

[@PhilbyFavourites]

Not Jimmy Saville…….. some stories to tell I’m sure….

[@dominicwebb8000]

@@PhilbyFavourites no it wasn’t Saville, it was the bassist for the band Yes, his name was Chris Squires, the number plate on the roller was CS 1. He was a really nice bloke to work for, the house and gardens he and the family lived in were out of this world, his wife Nicki has a beautiful two door Bentley and yes the plate was NS 1 if my memory is correct.

[@michaelstaley2241]

What a wonderful engineer car; absolutely stunning;excellent content…

[@brianiswrong]

The wheel nuts are handed, one side tightens clockwise, while the other side tightens up anti clockwise.

[@davesmith60]

Thanks Scott!

[@sch0neDK]

Thank you for great content 🙂

[@sch0neDK]

I have been seeing you videos for a long time not realising that i didnt subscribed. Thats fixed now 🙂

[@nicholastruscott9785]

Love your videos and i think ive just watched them all and just subscribed . Only one thing though , can you please show the engines and engine bays of these amazing cars ? Love the body , interior , driving clips but would love to see the engines .Cheers

[@geekandguide]

A nicely detailed video on a nicely detailed car.

[@Aliens_Gonna_Get_Ya]

Always great reviews…!!! 👍😊💥

[@estern001]

I love my British KZbinrs. Can't think of a language or heritage I'd rather share. From America with admiration.

[@Number27]

Thank you buddy, big wave back to the USA 🇺🇸!!

[@dcollins2342]

Likewise from Canada 👍

[@davyboy888]

Another brilliant vid Jack ! I agree with everything you said here. A few footnotes to mention. First, these cars were touted as 'the best car money could buy' and they really were. Built to a specification and not a budget, they oozed quality and were the most advanced of their time. Second, this car needs to be reviewed from the back seat and not the front seat. It's not a drivers car but a car to be chauffeured in which explains a lot of the [justifiable] criticisms you had of it. Third, the doors, boot etc... were aluminium to make them light to open/close and the handles were designed to allow hotel/restaurant porters to open/close them. Finally I heard somewhere that the steering was deliberately designed woolley to enable a chauffeur to sneeze while holding the wheel and for his/her passengers not to be affected by the jolt ! Not sure how true that is though.

[@byteme9718]

These were owner driver cars, the steering thing is a myth.

[@bobspatafore3056]

Dude you are crushing it with quality and quantity. Best wishes

[@ryanmccormick2150]

Don't know how true this is but someone once told me that Rolls Royce would say their cars never broke down!! Instead they would say fail to proceed 😂 if that's true it's so funny and so British! Cracking stuff as always Jack buddy 👏

[@Treviscoe]

Yes, apparently whenever a Rolls did break down the company would insist on a tarpaulin being used to cover it so that no one would see it on the transporter.

[@derekheeps1244]

@@Treviscoe that is correct , it was meant to be put in a covered transporter .

[@mattiparviainen607]

Great one, this i RR Silver Shadow 1 is one of my favorites as well as 308 gts qv.

[@Sanpedranoazul]

What a great car! Never seen one in person, hope someday do!

[@russellhammond4373]

Thanks for the history lesson. When I first saw them when released I always thought 'class'[. Great video.

[@terrymurphy2637]

Great review as usual #27 . I've had 13 Proper Motor Cars since 1976. Had a Shadow that I sold after 6 months back in the 90's due to excessive maintenance costs. I prefer the Silver Cloud 1 & the Bentley Turbo R 20000 Series . I have one of each & enjoy both & find these are the least expensive to maintain for mere mortals. I also don't daily drive either.They are for special occasions which every drive is : ).

[@UberLummox]

"Proper Motor Car".....interesting verbiage. The styling is perfection from every angle on the pre-'74-sh cars for sure. But handling sounds like a drag. Appears to be way softer than my giant late '60s US land barges. I'm surprised at that. Might be fun to take one and add sway bars/urethane bushings, etc.

[@Number27]

Thanks for sharing Terry and for watching the video!!

[@stevesestrich5143]

@@UberLummox Harvey Bailey suspension kit.

[@UberLummox]

@@stevesestrich5143 That sounds very cool. Thanks!

[@martinboulden4388]

What a brilliant car and great video. ❤

[@cmc6040]

Very beautiful. I'd love a good one for pottering around.....

[@DaDa-David]

Film - 'The Long Good Friday' made me want one, plus numerous Matchbox, Corgi's etc......and I'm 51 now.

[@craigmclaughlin7870]

Great content and reviews keep it going. No need to give your videos the Harry’s Garage vibe by driving the same roads and camera angles your stuff can stand on its own keep up the great work.

[@Treviscoe]

Nice car Jack but I'd say the most revolutionary car ever was the Citroen DS.

[@htimsid]

However Jack proposes this as the most revolutionary luxury car and the title includes the qualification / implication British. The DS was indeed a revolution and a revelation but in another market niche. Other icons are the Mercedes-Benz 600 and the Ro80 and let us not forget various types of Lancia.

[@Treviscoe]

@@htimsid Yes, the Ro80 was definitely years if not decades ahead of its time. It was a shame that the rotary engine proved to be so unreliable and effectively bankrupted the company (though I believe its deficiencies have now been sorted out). The Mercedes 600 was also an amazing car for its time.

[@derekheeps1244]

@@htimsid The B-word is in the written title , but NOT in the video : jack in his opening lines compares the car to a japanese one , so the video is not limited to British cars .

[@derekheeps1244]

Different era , but one could also argue a case for the Tucker Torpedo .

[@paulpiacentini]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@johnireland1629]

I always learn something from your driving videos.

[@Number27]

Glad to hear it John, thank you!!

[@karll3119]

The most beautiful car ever to look at coming to you from the outside ❤

[@DrQuadrivium]

A beautiful car... I was once the proud owner of a red, vintage Rolls-Couldardly. _(It was a fiat 500 that _*_Rolled_*_ down hills and _*_Couldardly_*_ get up the other side.)!_ 😄

[@lewis72]

What the Silver Shadow didn't have was performance and handling. The S1 XJ from 1969 had both, so IMO, that was the most influential.

[@chiefrocka8604]

You bought the Bentley T series for that like everyone knows except you.🤣

[@lewis72]

@@chiefrocka8604 Seems as though you don't know what you're talking about. Bentley T series was no faster than the Silver Shadow and handling was no better.

[@pashakdescilly7517]

The Jaguar XJ had astonishing refinement of ride and silence. It just wasn't built well enough.

[@lewis72]

@@pashakdescilly7517 I think you're right. Must have seemed amazing in the showroom and the first year of ownership. Rusted and fell to bits after that.

[@derekheeps1244]

@@pashakdescilly7517 The Mercedes 600 had performance well ahead of the Shadow , despite its higher weight , the M100 did put out 300hp ( although an XJ12 was faster still in a straight line ) and the 600 handled much better , especially since its suspension could be stiffened up at will from the driving seat when enthusiastic driving was desired . A 600 was also better made than a Shadow , and so much better built than the Jaag .... but it was also the most expensive of all these cars .

[@denisvogel5155]

A land yacht indeed! Even though it's not my kind of car, after your wonderfully effusive review it was all I could do to restrain myself from running out to buy one. Without a doubt a sales career will make your fortune should you be so inclined.

[@Herman6507]

Thanks for again another nice upload. With regards to the belly scrubs: it looks and sounds like the hydraulic suspension needs a fill.

[@mikewingert5521]

A gentle car for a gentler age…..It was said, simply, that if you bought one aged 20 and looked after it correctly you’d still have it at 90; such was the build quality.

[@michaelmontagu3979]

Absolutely agree with you. I've owned since 1982, as the second owner, a 1965 Silver Cloud III. Now aged almost 68 I'm still driving it.

[@benmarshall787]

Great video Jack as ever. Had one for our wedding, very comfy. Previous wedding a mechanic friend brought is B reg (next gen model) whatever they're called and took us home from reception. Was curious re power and it didn't disappoint , curiously the hunkering down under V8 power very similar to a beautiful P5B Rover V8 I went in which was just as good. Could you have a run in one of those please Jack following on from your 75 review. Also had a thought, or suggestion of sumat different to test. An Urr Quattro please, 20v one late as possible say G reg, and moving on from that it's replacement with same engine as a comparison. Best wishes. Ben 🇬🇧🇺🇦🚐🚌

[@fmhb1]

Hi Jack, you should do a comparison between a Shadow 1 & Shadow 2. Night and day as drivers cars. A well sorted 2 is a seriously competent bit if machinery, compared to a 1 it's hard to believe they're even related. Switch gear I agree is different, but of the same quality and much less quaint. Another good piece by the way!

[@othellolagkage]

Hi Jack. Thanks for yet another great video! I would love to see you test a 300 SEL 6.3 as I believe Mercedes were kind of taking on Rolls Royce with that model. Keep up the great work, greetings from Norway.

[@PJ-om2wq]

Absolutely lovely. I would really like one.

[@jjefferyworboys8138]

When you do make sure it fits in your garage, they are just under 17ft. Having recently moved my garage required lengthening and that's a big expense, more in fact than the value of some. I have a 1975 Bentley T1 in Moorlands Green and it's lovely.

[@PJ-om2wq]

@@jjefferyworboys8138 I'm already restoring a Peugeot 604 and I think one classic is probably enough. It's so much work.

[@autiomaaelokuva-forsakenla2337]

My friend exported one from UK to Ireland and eventually to Finland. Yes, he it drive it to Finland, about 2000-2500km. I actually had at that time a Lexus LS400, also exported from Ireland to Finland. Both were RHD. The Rolls is actually bigger (longer) than LS400 and the car was quite beatiful, it was from year 1972, my LS400 was 1998. LS400 was much better to drive tough, the Rolls was not that great, specially the steering was quite awful. But it was in the class of it's own that Ls400 did not have. Thank's for the video, this gives me nice memories.

[@mrdainase]

Seeing as people are mentioning famous owners, here's one for you with a bit of a tangential story. Paul Raymond, the veritable King of Soho and purveyor of one-handed reading material, liked his Rollers and had a Shadow. His girlfriend Fiona Richmond had a Series 3 E-Type with the registration FU2. One time she was driving it in Hyde Park and Her Majesty going the opposite direction passed by. Fiona later said she felt rather embarrassed. Moving on, and that registration now adorns another Rolls, this time a Silver Cloud III (Jodie Kidd featured it on her channel incidentally) which is electric-powered. Very fitting!

[@Treviscoe]

Paul Raymond was a heck of a businessman (he was worth over £500 million), but was a classic example of money not buying happiness. He never recovered from his daughter's death from a drugs overdose in the 1990s. According to his obituary in the Guardian, he sent 30,000 copies of "Men Only" magazine to British troops in the Falklands in 1982, free of charge.

[@christianvanneuves9958]

Not to forget the Bhagwan: he had more than thirty!

[@mrdainase]

@@christianvanneuves9958 I thought it was closer to a hundred?!

[@Treviscoe]

@@christianvanneuves9958 93 I think.

[@robertlundgoot4736]

I parked my daily driver Jaguar MK10 next to a Silver Shadow once,the Jaguar looked so sleek and commanding.

[@jjefferyworboys8138]

The MK10 was wider, sadly the build quality wasn't in the same class but then neither was the cost.

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

Valid comparison… always liked the Mk X / 420

[@geoffclarke8934]

I really like the styling of the Silver Shadow and the interior is just lovely. I think there is a handling kit you can get for these to improve the handling which I would get as just too wallowy in standard form.

[@byteme9718]

But as you say you don't have one. Yes they're "interesting" to drive but that's part of the appeal.

[@roberthoffhines5419]

We had a neighbor with one of these in the same color, but burgundy leather. I think his was a '68. Stately car indeed!

[@timh1907]

Thanks Jack, great video. Sorry to be a boring pedant, but its 43 years since 1980, so the annual running costs are even lower than you thought. Love the channel. Tim.

[@Simon-ry1lw]

Really enjoyed this one, not watched tbe channel for a while, what replacement the influenzo ? update on the Lotus 🙏

[@derekheeps1244]

I'd have thought the Spirit was the last of the Crewe built cars , before the Germans took over ; I've only been a passenger in a Spirit , although have driven a couple of Shadows , but the Spirit was comfortable and refined enough and felt well put together too .

[@2702simmo]

Such a classy looking thing these Rollers

[@DaDa-David]

Jack - love the way you wne full tilt! The lovely Lady pulled up her peticoat and tails and rushed forward! Imagine you could affor one to ride in the back - it would still have been fast but uncouf to accelerate so hard!