I agree with you that it is important to see a Rolls Royce up close and personal before buying one. My first experience with a such a car was in June of 1969 when my cousin brought his 1960 Phantom V to my parent's house. He came with a chauffeur [an off-duty policeman] and I was offered the chance to ride around my neighborhood in his Rolls. This experience completely changed my idea of what a Rolls Royce is really all about. As I recall, the car was very smooth on the bumpy streets of NYC and amazingly well made compared to a typical American car. I think that most people will completely change their opinion about these cars if they simply have the chance to ride in one and inspect the car in detail.
Yes and a message about this to Rodd: the cat sitting there facing you just feet away, and pointedly not toward the camera, with undivided attention as if it were a front seat to an audience about a museum lecture about Rolls Royce motoring was frankly, hysterical and priceless. I found your presentation compelling no doubt! But the cat was an occasional pleasant distraction, and made it clear, that moment was all about you, not anything or anyone else!!
I agree with Rodd, my first was a 1956 Bentley S-1 LHD. I loved it. but drove like a truck, I was young but joined the RR club and learned alot for fixing things in the very simple Six cyclinder. My last was a 1979 Rolls Conriche fixed head coupe till this day I wished I never sold. What a joy to own. The lines of that car are one of the most successful for Rolls in my opinion . YOu have to understand, they need care all the time. the worst is to own one and leave it parked and not run. The more you use them the better they handle with fewer issues.
I’ve owned almost every model including the first, a Silver Ghost, and the last, a Phantom VIII. They’re all wonderful. To me, a Silver Shadow represents the best of old school craftsmanship and modern car sensibilities. Set up right, it drives almost as nice as a new one. But the SZ series, by the end, had the nicest ride of any car.
Important to have a mechanic within a reasonable distance from home who has some experience with them. i had a 75 Silver Shadow UK spec and was fortunate enough to have an ex-RR mechanic nearby. No longer have it now but Rodd's right - when the time's right I'll have another!
Hi Rodd, I've long dreamed of owning a Silver Shadow... they've always been my favorite... but I live in a very rural place... a booming metropolis of 827 people. Furthermore, I'm not the most mechanically inclined man; I can handle old Cadillacs and Lincolns, even Imperials, but I've heard from experts and owners, that the dual reservoir braking system, the adjustable suspension among other things, can be a REAL nightmare... and there are no Rolls experts anywhere for miles and miles. Parts would also be a problem around here... the Northeast, Chicago area and California are the places to be when you own a vintage Rolls... that's where the experts and the parts are easy to find. I fear for me, it will always be a dream. But as Chuck Berry once sang... "You never can tell." 😃
My advice to you is simply do not. Reson, these silver shadow Rolls_Royce vehicles are now well over 20 years old now. And this is just the later ones made. Go with the later in the production run. Silver spirits mark III to IV . Because these are simply the very best, and the last of the real English designed and built Rolls_Royce cars !...
I've come close a couple of times to pulling the trigger on a shadow. To be honest, the first time was when I was much younger, and wasn't in a position to be able to properly maintain the car afterwards, plus insurance was an eye opening number :). The second time was on a cheap shadow - and the wisest words I ever heard were what kept me from it - "the most expensive Silver Shadow is a cheap Silver Shadow". One of these days I will have one, just counting down those days.
The timeless elegance of a Bentley S3 or the Silver Cloud III will always compensate for its lack of modern mechanical prowess. In these Internet days, research is pretty easy to do.
Rod, It’s good that you broach the subject of Rolls Royce’s and what an owner or prospective owner should consider. I don’t own one now, but I’m in the mode of heavy research so that I’m prepared to be a good owner in the future (Silver Shadow or Spur). From what I’ve researched so far, these cars are for people who pay attention to the mechanicals and understand the workings. I now have a full grasp of the brake and hydraulic system, sensors, most electrical, typical wear spots, failings, and tricky foibles. I learned well from working on a first series Jaguar XJ and 60-70’s era GM cars. I feel I could do most all the work on a Rolls. It’s patience that is mainly required, and it’s not as expensive as I thought, compared to cars I’ve worked on, it’s all relative. The main mantras I have heard from serious Rolls Royce owners, is buy the best version you can afford, in a mechanical state where you can rapidly get into a rhythm of scheduled maintenance, drive it often (it’s what it was designed for), and most of all enjoy the Dicken’s out of it.
You don't need to own a Rolls-Royce or Bentley to belong to the Rolls-Royce Owners' Club, and I encourage the prospective buyer first to join their local region as an enthusiast. It's a great way to meet knowledgeable people happy to share their ownership experiences. You may meet members who will let you ride in their cars or even drive one.
Magnificent cars you have. My opinion is that you have no responsibility to run through a comprehensive list of issues and critique every model for each customer. Yes if a customer asks a direct question about the merits of a specific model (e.g. Silver Shadow) it would be appropriate to respond with that specific model information but I'm sure you would already be doing that anyway. If a customer wants a Rolls Royce but undecided on which model then you would explain the pros and cons of each. Each customer requirement would differ from person to person.
I agree with you that it is important to see a Rolls Royce up close and personal before buying one. My first experience with a such a car was in June of 1969 when my cousin brought his 1960 Phantom V to my parent's house. He came with a chauffeur [an off-duty policeman] and I was offered the chance to ride around my neighborhood in his Rolls. This experience completely changed my idea of what a Rolls Royce is really all about. As I recall, the car was very smooth on the bumpy streets of NYC and amazingly well made compared to a typical American car. I think that most people will completely change their opinion about these cars if they simply have the chance to ride in one and inspect the car in detail.
Love your attentive studio audience. 😉
Yes and a message about this to Rodd: the cat sitting there facing you just feet away, and pointedly not toward the camera, with undivided attention as if it were a front seat to an audience about a museum lecture about Rolls Royce motoring was frankly, hysterical and priceless. I found your presentation compelling no doubt! But the cat was an occasional pleasant distraction, and made it clear, that moment was all about you, not anything or anyone else!!
I agree with Rodd, my first was a 1956 Bentley S-1 LHD. I loved it. but drove like a truck, I was young but joined the RR club and learned alot for fixing things in the very simple Six cyclinder. My last was a 1979 Rolls Conriche fixed head coupe till this day I wished I never sold. What a joy to own. The lines of that car are one of the most successful for Rolls in my opinion . YOu have to understand, they need care all the time. the worst is to own one and leave it parked and not run. The more you use them the better they handle with fewer issues.
You're about right. it's a personal thing I own a 1973 two door saloon, I love her
I’ve owned almost every model including the first, a Silver Ghost, and the last, a Phantom VIII. They’re all wonderful. To me, a Silver Shadow represents the best of old school craftsmanship and modern car sensibilities. Set up right, it drives almost as nice as a new one. But the SZ series, by the end, had the nicest ride of any car.
I'm here for the cat 😹
Silver Shadow for tight city streets, as proved by Harry's garage, and his trip into congested London.
Great stuff Rod thx
Important to have a mechanic within a reasonable distance from home who has some experience with them. i had a 75 Silver Shadow UK spec and was fortunate enough to have an ex-RR mechanic nearby. No longer have it now but Rodd's right - when the time's right I'll have another!
THERE'S NOTHING QUITE LIKE OWNING A ROLLS-ROYCE.
Hi Rodd, I've long dreamed of owning a Silver Shadow... they've always been my favorite... but I live in a very rural place... a booming metropolis of 827 people. Furthermore, I'm not the most mechanically inclined man; I can handle old Cadillacs and Lincolns, even Imperials, but I've heard from experts and owners, that the dual reservoir braking system, the adjustable suspension among other things, can be a REAL nightmare... and there are no Rolls experts anywhere for miles and miles.
Parts would also be a problem around here... the Northeast, Chicago area and California are the places to be when you own a vintage Rolls... that's where the experts and the parts are easy to find. I fear for me, it will always be a dream.
But as Chuck Berry once sang... "You never can tell." 😃
My advice to you is simply do not. Reson, these silver shadow Rolls_Royce vehicles are now well over 20 years old now. And this is just the later ones made. Go with the later in the production run. Silver spirits mark III to IV . Because these are simply the very best, and the last of the real English designed and built Rolls_Royce cars !...
really enjoying this videos
The 75 corniche convertible UK spec is my favourite
Absolutely love these motorcars. I would love to visit your museum someday…❤
I've come close a couple of times to pulling the trigger on a shadow. To be honest, the first time was when I was much younger, and wasn't in a position to be able to properly maintain the car afterwards, plus insurance was an eye opening number :). The second time was on a cheap shadow - and the wisest words I ever heard were what kept me from it - "the most expensive Silver Shadow is a cheap Silver Shadow". One of these days I will have one, just counting down those days.
Park-Ward Motors has made my Shadow once again a pleasure to drive. Rodd's product knowledge is a gift to his clients.
The timeless elegance of a Bentley S3 or the Silver Cloud III will always compensate for its lack of modern mechanical prowess. In these Internet days, research is pretty easy to do.
Rod,
It’s good that you broach the subject of Rolls Royce’s and what an owner or prospective owner should consider. I don’t own one now, but I’m in the mode of heavy research so that I’m prepared to be a good owner in the future (Silver Shadow or Spur). From what I’ve researched so far, these cars are for people who pay attention to the mechanicals and understand the workings. I now have a full grasp of the brake and hydraulic system, sensors, most electrical, typical wear spots, failings, and tricky foibles. I learned well from working on a first series Jaguar XJ and 60-70’s era GM cars. I feel I could do most all the work on a Rolls. It’s patience that is mainly required, and it’s not as expensive as I thought, compared to cars I’ve worked on, it’s all relative. The main mantras I have heard from serious Rolls Royce owners, is buy the best version you can afford, in a mechanical state where you can rapidly get into a rhythm of scheduled maintenance, drive it often (it’s what it was designed for), and most of all enjoy the Dicken’s out of it.
I like the red Silver Spirit . It wouk be nice if that one had a feature video.
You don't need to own a Rolls-Royce or Bentley to belong to the Rolls-Royce Owners' Club, and I encourage the prospective buyer first to join their local region as an enthusiast. It's a great way to meet knowledgeable people happy to share their ownership experiences. You may meet members who will let you ride in their cars or even drive one.
Life is short , yuhave to risk a little but you have to buy the corniche and you will deal with any misbehaviour ..
Magnificent cars you have. My opinion is that you have no responsibility to run through a comprehensive list of issues and critique every model for each customer. Yes if a customer asks a direct question about the merits of a specific model (e.g. Silver Shadow) it would be appropriate to respond with that specific model information but I'm sure you would already be doing that anyway. If a customer wants a Rolls Royce but undecided on which model then you would explain the pros and cons of each. Each customer requirement would differ from person to person.
Hi Rodd would love to hear your thoughts on the Spectre
Hi, Mr Rodd sala what model is that in your right hand side red color car?
@@lohwengkuen5843 1990 SZ Rolls-Royce Silver Spur II Mulliner (special edition) finished in Claret with parchment hides. 23,000 miles.
@roddsala4626 thank you for your information Mr Rodd sala, I would like to deep research to this model.