1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow review from Austria
"A car that never breaks down, but just fails to proceed on occasions....."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car had not been used much before purchase, hence, the ignition had some corrosion and exactly stopped when I gave it as a present to my wife on her first ride on a rainy day out in nowhere.
Austrian salty mountain roads definitely did not very good to the car's bottom during the last 34 years. The braking system and hydraulics are a nightmare. And the well known problems with British electronics (e.g. Lukas and co...)
General comments?
The car is a classic and is very British.
The development of the chassis took 7 years of testing ("Tibet, Burma" etc..), one does notice in style.
On occasions, the car appears to have it's own life and thoughts, that makes each ride an interesting experience.
It offers a lot of space and comfort inside.
It is, in my opinion one of the most beautiful designs ever.
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| Semi-affordable luxury and great fun |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1970 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 6,23 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Previous car | Land Rover Defender |
| Date of Entry | 16th May, 2003 |