Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Mulliner Park Ward Cabriolet – 1971

• One of only 505 Silver Shadow Mulliner Park Ward Cabriolets produced
• Completely overhauled for 380 000 SEK under current ownership
• Tobacco Brown paintwork over a Parchment interior

When Rolls-Royce unveiled the Silver Shadow at the London Motor Show in October 1965, it marked the brand’s entry into the modern era. With its clean, understated “pontoon” styling, the car was a sharp departure from the stately curves of the Silver Cloud. Under the bonnet, a 6.3-litre V8 produced around 220 bhp, giving the Shadow a top speed close to 120 mph. Yet inside, the qualities most associated with Rolls-Royce, comfort, luxury, and refinement, remained unchanged.

The Silver Shadow went on to break all company sales records, with 16,717 first-series examples produced between 1965 and 1971. In 1967, Mulliner introduced the convertible version, of which only 505 were built—making it the most elegant and purest form of the model.

The example offered here was delivered new to a doctor in Lakefield, Minnesota. He used it sparingly but cared for it meticulously, keeping it in a heated garage through the winter. After his passing, the car was purchased by his neighbours, Mr and Mrs S., who also maintained it carefully and drove it only occasionally. The car was later imported to Belgium, where it was entrusted to the former Rolls-Royce importer’s workshop foreman for a full service, including fluid changes.

In 2022, the car was Imported to Sweden by its current owner, During his ownership, the following work has been completed, with accompanying invoices showing 380 000 SEK for the work performed:

• Replacement of tyres, inspection, mirrors, switches, brake pads, hoses, and air-conditioning retrofit & service

• Overheating repairs including radiator, thermostat, viscous fan, temperature switch; cylinder head removal and cleaning; exhaust manifold repairs

• Hydraulic system repairs including brake pump housing, hoses, reservoir service

• Electrical repairs: central locking solenoids, wiring fixes, voltage stabiliser installation, lighting repair

• Handbrake adjustment, convertible roof repair (new solenoid, hydraulic oil), window and wiring repairs, rubber strip replacement, winter storage, indoor car cover

• Full service: oil and filter, fluids, brake fluid, differential oil, fuel hoses, gearbox service, ignition and spark plugs, air/fuel filters, tank sender

• Installation of safety and convenience items: GPS tracker, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, tow cable, reflex vest, indoor cover

• Electronic ignition and uprated coil installation, ignition adjustment, replacement of various filters and lights

• Rear wheel noise repair: replacement of wheel bearings, brake discs, seals, universal joints, wipers, full hub and driveshaft service

• Transmission oil leak repair: removal, reseal, and refit of transmission with new gaskets and seals, refill with ATF and coolant

Today, this rare first-series Silver Shadow Convertible shows less than 42,000 miles from new and comes in impressive condition after substantial spending to get the car into the great shape it is in today. Finished in a striking combination of tobacco brown paintwork with a parchment interior, the car’s seats, carpets, and dashboard are all in excellent order, a testament to its careful ownership.

This is one of the last Silver Shadow Convertibles built, well maintained and more elegant in design than the later Corniche models, which featured heavier moulded bumpers.