When first purchased, horn was broken. Since purchase, in addition to thorough scheduled and preventative maintenance, the transmission has failed and was rebuilt, as well as several (relatively minor) electrical faults.
The car is fantastic. This era of Rolls-Royce is still an exceptional bargain, given that the quality of construction is unparalleled. Interior trim, for example, still looks brand new after 30 years.
However, be prepared for the servicing costs. The cars are deceptively inexpensive to purchase, but bear in mind that servicing costs correlate to how much the car cost new, not how much it's worth now.
While I love this car, I fear it might be getting on a bit for me, as repairs seem to be becoming more and more frequent. Next up to replace it will be a 1995-1999 Silver Spur.
I have a 77 and a 68 Shadow. A newer Spur is nice, but the Shadows are all analogue vs. anything after 1980 have a lot of computer and digital controls. This is the reason the pre 80's are holding a decent value vs. the post 80's dropping. I considered selling my Shadows and getting a Spur, but I think I'll stay where I'm at.
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