The Silver Shadow is one of the most well known classic Rolls Royce models on the market today. The Silver Shadow began a new era in Rolls Royce history, completely updating the design and structure with the more innovative technology of the time. Besides being the first Rolls Royce model to use disc brakes, the Silver Shadow was the first to adopt the monocoque, or Body Frame Integral (BFI), chassis structure used by cars today. Of course, as with any new design innovation, the early Silver Shadows also had a few model specific problems that you’ll want to be on the lookout for when buying one of these vintage beauties today.
Early Model Silver Shadow Design Problems
Rear Suspension: The Silver Shadow introduced independent rear suspension, a definite improvement on the old live axel design, but the body/suspension attachment was not the most durable. When subjected to corrosion or unusual force, the connection could sever, uncoupling the trunnion, or in some ...read more
Vintage Rolls Royce Buying Tips Early Silver Shadows
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Driving an old car is not just embarrassing but also a waste of money. With the improvement in technology, the fuel consumption of today’s car is much more efficient as compared to before. Keeping an old car with you may actually be costing you more money than buying a better quality used car.
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