RE: Rolls-Royce Shadow II | Spotted
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This is rather a blast from the past - the colour appears to be identical to the one we took from the UK to S.E Asia, about ten years ago, pictured here near Donetsk, Ukraine.
I seem to remember it costing just over £5000 in 2012, and we got the money back at the end of the trip by selling it to a hotel owner in Laos, where as far as I know it's still in use, having been converted to RHD and put into service as an airport taxi.
Despite the very valid points being made on this thread about running costs and reliability, ours proved surprisingly reliable on its 10,000+ mile trip across Asia, with the only real issues I can think off of the top of my head being a cracked exhaust manifold in Kazakhstan, and the carburettor suffering a stuck float in China - neither exactly game stoppers. I guess the moral of this is that, like many cars, they like to be used, rather than left standing. And as a unique and imperious way to cross continents, there's not a lot that can touch an old Silver Shadow - even in an unusual shade of lemon yellow. Certainly, the Corvette I took along as my contribution to the convoy wasn't remotely on the same level, even if it was marginally better off road:
I seem to remember it costing just over £5000 in 2012, and we got the money back at the end of the trip by selling it to a hotel owner in Laos, where as far as I know it's still in use, having been converted to RHD and put into service as an airport taxi.
Despite the very valid points being made on this thread about running costs and reliability, ours proved surprisingly reliable on its 10,000+ mile trip across Asia, with the only real issues I can think off of the top of my head being a cracked exhaust manifold in Kazakhstan, and the carburettor suffering a stuck float in China - neither exactly game stoppers. I guess the moral of this is that, like many cars, they like to be used, rather than left standing. And as a unique and imperious way to cross continents, there's not a lot that can touch an old Silver Shadow - even in an unusual shade of lemon yellow. Certainly, the Corvette I took along as my contribution to the convoy wasn't remotely on the same level, even if it was marginally better off road:
daveco said:
2 years later the Mercedes W126 S-class arrived. A car better in just about every way for a fraction of the cost.
Different class though. The S-class was for presidents, potentates and ‘businessmen’ - arrivistes. The Shadow was for your old school establishment hereditary dictator types.richinlondon said:
Saw a city-scruffy burgundy series 1 in a posh bit of London a few weeks ago, there was a Bentley and a rolls suv nearby by but it was the old shadow that exuded class from every pore
This, I know it's how they keep trading by making SUV's for Chinese and Middle East clientele but they have no real class in English terms. I think the old 50's/ 60's Cloud model (preferably single headlight) and then the Shadow are my favorites. I have to say I was stuck in a traffic next to a Phantom the other day and they are wonderfully imposing carsIs that not a faded Primrose Yellow?
I like it - they had their unwanted period so long ago that any left are now as cool as you like for wafty fun. One of these a Honda S2000 (or similarly revvy two-seater) would make a great two car garage.
Hard not to think of it as a £10k car but the price is probably fair enough in the current market.
I like it - they had their unwanted period so long ago that any left are now as cool as you like for wafty fun. One of these a Honda S2000 (or similarly revvy two-seater) would make a great two car garage.
Hard not to think of it as a £10k car but the price is probably fair enough in the current market.
Pub2Pub_Ben said:
This is rather a blast from the past - the colour appears to be identical to the one we took from the UK to S.E Asia, about ten years ago, pictured here near Donetsk, Ukraine.
I seem to remember it costing just over £5000 in 2012, and we got the money back at the end of the trip by selling it to a hotel owner in Laos, where as far as I know it's still in use, having been converted to RHD and put into service as an airport taxi.
Despite the very valid points being made on this thread about running costs and reliability, ours proved surprisingly reliable on its 10,000+ mile trip across Asia, with the only real issues I can think off of the top of my head being a cracked exhaust manifold in Kazakhstan, and the carburettor suffering a stuck float in China - neither exactly game stoppers. I guess the moral of this is that, like many cars, they like to be used, rather than left standing. And as a unique and imperious way to cross continents, there's not a lot that can touch an old Silver Shadow - even in an unusual shade of lemon yellow. Certainly, the Corvette I took along as my contribution to the convoy wasn't remotely on the same level, even if it was marginally better off road:
Sounds like an amazing trip! Great pic of the two cars…I seem to remember it costing just over £5000 in 2012, and we got the money back at the end of the trip by selling it to a hotel owner in Laos, where as far as I know it's still in use, having been converted to RHD and put into service as an airport taxi.
Despite the very valid points being made on this thread about running costs and reliability, ours proved surprisingly reliable on its 10,000+ mile trip across Asia, with the only real issues I can think off of the top of my head being a cracked exhaust manifold in Kazakhstan, and the carburettor suffering a stuck float in China - neither exactly game stoppers. I guess the moral of this is that, like many cars, they like to be used, rather than left standing. And as a unique and imperious way to cross continents, there's not a lot that can touch an old Silver Shadow - even in an unusual shade of lemon yellow. Certainly, the Corvette I took along as my contribution to the convoy wasn't remotely on the same level, even if it was marginally better off road:
Pub2Pub_Ben said:
This is rather a blast from the past - the colour appears to be identical to the one we took from the UK to S.E Asia, about ten years ago, pictured here near Donetsk, Ukraine.
I seem to remember it costing just over £5000 in 2012, and we got the money back at the end of the trip by selling it to a hotel owner in Laos, where as far as I know it's still in use, having been converted to RHD and put into service as an airport taxi.
Despite the very valid points being made on this thread about running costs and reliability, ours proved surprisingly reliable on its 10,000+ mile trip across Asia, with the only real issues I can think off of the top of my head being a cracked exhaust manifold in Kazakhstan, and the carburettor suffering a stuck float in China - neither exactly game stoppers. I guess the moral of this is that, like many cars, they like to be used, rather than left standing. And as a unique and imperious way to cross continents, there's not a lot that can touch an old Silver Shadow - even in an unusual shade of lemon yellow. Certainly, the Corvette I took along as my contribution to the convoy wasn't remotely on the same level, even if it was marginally better off road:
That looks epic, must have been great fun. I think you and Harry M. both bought these when they were £5k and that was worth a chance and a bit of rust and scruff was acceptable. However these £5k cars are now £20k and what were £20k cars are £40k+ I have had many bangers that have been utterly reliable for under £1,500. Subaru Forester, Nissan Micra, Volvo 740, etc. Its not a question of reliability its more about what you get for your £20k now which is what you used to get for £5k. You timed your purchase and trip perfectly :-)I seem to remember it costing just over £5000 in 2012, and we got the money back at the end of the trip by selling it to a hotel owner in Laos, where as far as I know it's still in use, having been converted to RHD and put into service as an airport taxi.
Despite the very valid points being made on this thread about running costs and reliability, ours proved surprisingly reliable on its 10,000+ mile trip across Asia, with the only real issues I can think off of the top of my head being a cracked exhaust manifold in Kazakhstan, and the carburettor suffering a stuck float in China - neither exactly game stoppers. I guess the moral of this is that, like many cars, they like to be used, rather than left standing. And as a unique and imperious way to cross continents, there's not a lot that can touch an old Silver Shadow - even in an unusual shade of lemon yellow. Certainly, the Corvette I took along as my contribution to the convoy wasn't remotely on the same level, even if it was marginally better off road:
wpa1975 said:
Quavers said:
You see quite a few for sub £10k for real danger
Harry Metcalfe only paid £5k for his on ebay and he did an epic road trip to the arctic circle in it.Ok he has now spent money to tidy it but still a cheap car.
MCBrowncoat said:
wpa1975 said:
Quavers said:
You see quite a few for sub £10k for real danger
Harry Metcalfe only paid £5k for his on ebay and he did an epic road trip to the arctic circle in it.Ok he has now spent money to tidy it but still a cheap car.
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