1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Four-Door Sedan

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Hagerty Marketplace is honored to offer a selection of vehicles from The SugarCreek Collection. This private collection in southwestern Ohio is supported by its own in-house restoration and maintenance shop, with a full-time staff of craftsmen. The passion of one car enthusiast can be benefited by all to enjoy, as cars return to the road after extensive builds and care. The garage is a true spectrum of car enthusiast dreams, ranging from unfinished restorations to million-dollar builds, American muscle to European classic, drag racers to off-road machines. There is truly something for everyone in SugarCreek. 

This selection of vehicles offered by SugarCreek feature premium American classics, as well as a wide assortment of European enthusiast cars. 

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“The Silver Shadow is not merely built — it is crafted. Every detail, from the hand-stitched leather to the polished walnut veneers, reflects a tradition of excellence.” The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, introduced in 1965, marked a revolutionary shift for the storied British marque. It was the first Rolls-Royce to feature a monocoque chassis, replacing the traditional body-on-frame construction. This innovation allowed for a lower, more streamlined design and improved handling. By the time production reached the 1970 model year, the Silver Shadow had firmly established itself as a modern luxury icon. 

By 1970, the Silver Shadow had matured into a modern luxury icon. Beneath its elegant exterior lay a powerful 6.75-liter V8 engine paired with a smooth automatic transmission, delivering effortless performance. The car’s advanced hydraulic self-leveling independent suspension—adapted from Citroën—with four-wheel disc brakes placed it at the forefront of automotive engineering. 

Stylistically, the Silver Shadow retained Rolls-Royce’s dignified presence but embraced contemporary design cues. Offered in saloon, two-door coupé, and drophead coupé variants, it appealed to a broader clientele. With over 30,000 units produced between 1965 and 1980, it became the most successful Rolls-Royce model of its era. As the company proudly stated, “To drive a Rolls-Royce is to experience silence, power, and grace in perfect harmony.” 

Highlights 

• Offered by The SugarCreek Collection  

• Finished in brown two-tone paint  

• Interior upholstered in brown Connolly leather with solid wood trim, walnut veneers, and Wilton wool carpets  

• Rolls-Royce L410 series 6.75-liter V8   

• Special three-speed GM Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission 

• Hydraulic self-leveling suspension 

Features 

• Aluminum alloy hood, trunk, and doors  

• Four-wheel disc brakes  

• Air conditioning  

• Power windows 

• Recent maintenance includes: 

  • OEM oil filter kit 

  • Fuel level gauge 

Known Imperfections 

• The brake pump can be heard making a ticking noise (however the pump functions and the brakes on the car work as designed) 

• Front fender paint bubbled 

• Right side chrome pitted  

• Hub caps scratched   

• Rear and trunk chrome emblem pitted 

• Trunk panel gap 

• Front paint by left headlight 

• Paint bubbles by front bumper 

• Paint bubbles lower left fender by door 

• Trunk interior scratches and cuffs on trim 

• Rust on shock tower in engine bay 

• Cut on leather boot 

• Leather bubble on seatback right rear 

• Pitted chrome on door 

• Door jamb paint chips 

• Left door jamb and sill scratched and 

• Interior front wood finish spotty 

• Leather door panel scuffed 

• Seat belt chrome pitted

Included 

• Keys

 Ownership History 

This 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Four-Door Sedan joined The SugarCreek Collection in 2009. 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Matt Lowney     Phone: 623.308.2640     email: mlowney@hagerty.com