Rolls Royce Silver Shadow and Bentley T Repair & Maintenance
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- Some of you have asked for a video about the cost of repair and maintenance for the Bentley T/ Silver Shadow series 1. I hope this will be helpful for those curious about these cars and anyone thinking of buying one. Keep in mind I am not a mechanic, but I can recount my ownership experience and hopefully it will be useful information!
From the owner of a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1974) - "They're Worth Fixing"... Excellent & accurate cost break down video! Thanks...
thank you!
There’s a tire shop near an old employer who had a 1979 Rolls Royce sitting in its lot. Turns out the prior owner took it in for a break job and never came back. In the back of my mind I keep thinking if I hit the lotto I’m buying that old Rolls and getting it restored…one can always dream.
Everything starts with a dream. But if you ever do buy one, get one is good condition because restoring one will cost an incredible amount these days.
Best description of a ownership yet
Thank you. That is a high compliment.
Congratulations.
It’s always good to find the last real men driving and keeping the last real cars.
Greetings from Brazil.
thank you for the kind words!
what you just showed Sir is the epitome of elegance driving this beautiful car with your beautiful wife and Dog Kody. Enjoy and drive it in good health. It does not get any better!
Thank you. I am most grateful for my wife, my dog and the car, too, in that order.
Good review. I owned a 1975 Series 1. I eventually drove it considerable distances. But they are extremely expensive to repair and far more complex than most cars. The independent rear end can cause rear wheel steering as worn suspension bushes shift when cornering resulting in the car jumping sideways! The hydraulics include rams accumulators etc etc. I had 300 hours of work in one job and bills of $30000 ! Which stung. And the engine is a whole other story. If you really really want one buy a convertible as it is at least worth something and they are much better to drive. Fuel consumption is terrible. I bought a good car and turned it into a really good car. Loved it but happy to have sold it. Buy a convertible.
love your video's Kaspar, this is another understated gem, just as your vid to Chicago was... full of charm and grace, just like your Bentley T....
just listening to you talk puts a smile on my face...
"...is it worth it? Yes, because there's nothing better than motoring in the countryside with someone you love... but when you get your first big repair bill, put it in the file....have a glass of scotch and forget about it"
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Great information!! A worthy investment is worth investing into with quality maintenance and services. Thank you!
Kasper youre videoes are honest and great!!! I also love you're little dog in your Chicago video!!!
Thank you. I appreciate your comment.
I bought an '89 Turbo R 5 years ago and set aside $ 5,000.00 for services. The major problem was the AC unit . Looking over 20 years of receipts , 3 previous owners spent almost $ 12,000.00 on AC repairs ! In my 4rth year , I found the problem which cost me overall , $ 3,400.00 ! Now in 5th year , I can freeze ice cream in the trunk ! In 5 yrs ownership , I've spent the $ 5,000.00 but have done all fluids , tranny service , axle service , one hydraulic pump rebuild and converted it over to semi-synthetic motor oil . I am selling it this Spring so I can buy a '75 SS which the owner has desired to let another custodian care for her . I'm the 13th custodian on the Bentley and will be the 3rd owner of the Silver Shadow .
Then you are familiar with the adventure of owning these cars. Best wishes with your SS!
Finally, an honest evaluation. I’ve been looking for this.
Thank you, I tried to paint an accurate picture of ownership.
Superb information Kaspar, every prospective buyer should watch this. Beautiful cars if in good unmolested condition, but plenty of neglected ones out there. I've seen cars with 100k on the clock and still magnificent; because the keeper understood how to prevent deterioration.
Oh Kaspar, I cannot thank you enough for this VERY valuable & informative piece of advice! Honestly, I wished this clip was way longer coz I could just listen to you for ages with the easy way you explained everything! I watched your clip of your road trip to Chicago too & loved it!
I’m just about to jump into Rolls Royce ownership myself for the very first time so your clip couldn’t have come at a more pertinent time!
I’m about to purchase a ‘76 Silver Shadow 1 & it is in absolute concours condition & is currently the most expensive Shadow on the market here in Australia at $60k. But it’s worth every penny as it is almost better than brand new & only has 61,000 original miles on it with a full service history. I’m so excited (& a tad nervous too I will admit!).
Your clip has inspired me Kaspar, so again, THANK YOU & I look forward to seeing & hearing more clips about your beautiful Bentley T!!
Happy motoring my friend! 😁
Thank you!
Good luck with your purchase and don't be discouraged if you have to sort out various things as you start driving it. My car was also a pristine low mileage example with 28,000 miles 15 years ago, but still... the adventure began. It turns out the "low mileage" was a plus for the cosmetic condition, but not for the mechanicals! As it was not driven very much, and needed a bunch of things. It's a process. I hope you can find a really good mechanic who knows these cars, because that will make all the difference in the world. It becomes a soul-searching question "DO I really love this car and enjoy driving it?" if "yes" then "Am I willing to, over time, do all of these things that are necessary to keep it going the way it was intended?" which becomes a financial question. It's a bit like a marriage! So, again best wishes with your adventure!
Did you end up buying the Shadow? I actually prefer these to the later cars.
Great video. So true to my own experience of my Silver Cloud 3, Silver Shadow 1, Turbo R and Azure. There is always one or two of them in the garage shop for service/maintenance/upgrade/repair but that still leaves me with a choice of great cars to drive. And they give more driving pleasure than pretty much anything else...
That’s nice, glad to see you’re both able to stop & enjoy those precious moments of life in style!
Another excellent video, thank you so much. Love your style and the way you explain things. The figures you give are absolutely realistic if you are not in a position to carry out repairs and maintenance yourself.
Thank you. I do admire those with the mechanical skill who carry out their own repairs.
@@KasparArnault I try to restore my SS 2 on my own. You live, you learn. I must admit that a RR is a bit more complicated from the other cars I worked on before. But also more fun. Not more than a Jag, but definitly more fun than a Mercedes from that era. Christian
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personally too scare to own one but one of the best well balance best looking car, nothing too fancy and show off
That's why I like it, too. It's somewhat understated but, as you say, "well balanced."
Very good advice. The key is that mechanic with the knowledge from experience. Happy motoring!
Just the video I was looking for, my uncle has a 73' silver shadow that I'm going to go check out in a few days. He dropped about 7 grand into it about 15 years ago, and drove it once during his wedding. Suposedly is in great condition but it's been sitting ever since. Hoping it doesn't need too much work!
Best wishes with the car. See how it goes! Let me know how it works out.
From a friend's experience, replace ALL the seals, rubbers and grommets in the engine and transmission. Also, if you DO get it and keep it, DRIVE it regularly! That keeps all of the aforementioned items lubricated and flexible! My favourite Rolls Royce - a 1960 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith, coachwork by James Young. Beautiful styling and elegance on wheels!
The maintenance is part of the enjoyment. I’ve learned so much, and have a better appreciation for these fine automobiles. It helps that I had room to install a lift. I’m halfway through the hydraulic maintenance and brake rebuild. 🤞
That's great! I have learned so much, just as an owner and I have tried to do some things myself, such as replacing brake pump seals, with help of a retired mechanic from RR club, but we messed up the job! the gentleman accidentally bent the metal line that comes off the pump and it ruptured so that led to a very costly replacement of that line. And then we didn't put the shims in right when changing brake pads, so I decided I may not have the right skills and knowledge for this. They are just like any car to work on BUT there is a big learning curve! I admire people who can do it.
Fantastic channel, fantastically informative. Also, love the Aquatimer, and Citroen is a 3-syllable word, as it’s actually Dutch, not French. “Sit-row-en”.
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Thanks! you have a good eye to notice that. I did not know Citroën was Dutch!
Wonderful video! TH-cam is a great resource for DIY tutorials. Very helpful in determining "I can do that," versus "I better not do that!"
I would like to point out that I've looked at more than one Rolls-Royce project car, offered by naive sellers that had no idea what they were getting into when they purchased a non-running car...that also needs paint and body repair from rust.
Some cars would put you upside-down from mechanical repairs before rust, paint and upholstery issues were addressed. Especially with fuel- injected cars! Buy the best running car you can afford and don't be afraid to walk away from a project car EVEN if was offered to you for free! Especially if you have no prior experience with these cars!
Yes, so true. These days, body work, paint and interior will cost an arm and a leg. And that's just the beginning.
So nice!
Excellent video and excellent advice. I am contemplating a classic car myself and this is most helpful.
Informative and very honest, I watched your last video, keep them coming they are excellent viewing.
I could not agree more! 👍😉
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This great now I can have a good way to budget for everything
It's also wise to keep a couple brake caliper repair kits handy. They're tough to find locally and calipers do leak out sometimes
Its actually transmission troubles that made me lay off of it
Thank you for the information 🙂
That's a good tip!
Standard TH400 transmission. The calipers only leak if people don't maintain their cars.
Owner of three here and for the most part I agree with this assessment.
What a great demystifying presentation.
Thank you for all the effort in this superb presentation,
and your Bentley T1 , superb colour combination
I rate it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Enjoy and you have given me great real world starting foundation.
I like this Rolls-Royce👑 I paid more for an easy transmission repair on a Mercedes W220 in the Czech Republic, it's expensive🤷🏻♂️
I owned a 1979 SS2, I bought it from a shyster in N.Virginia who specializes in these cars. I found out the hard way about these cars and the people who work on them. You must have an expert inspect the car before you buy it. This jerk said he will give me all the work receipts, but never did, he through them out so I wouldn't know what had been done. He would buy his parts from NAPA if it would fit, and charge the RR price. He showed me the anti-raddle springs on the disc brakes, when my back was turned, he removed it. I found a man I could trust and found it out. The disc brakes belonged on a VW or something real small, not on a 6,000 pound car! Get in the RROC and talk to people about who you can trust, etc. Put 200/400 miles a month on it, keep it in shape, exercise it. You let them sit, it will give you some trouble, other than that, enjoy the ride.
Ah so true. An inspection is a must. So many thing that might need doing.
Good accounting of what you will be in for in maintenance and that is only if you acquire one in very good condition to begin with. Problem is going to be finding technicians knowledgeable enough to service and repair them. They are at least 50% mechanically different from other cars. The mechanics who serviced them are either deceased or past the age of working. I retired after 35 years of servicing them and am 80.
Your best bet is to buy some tools, access service information and join the RROC which has a repair forum for members. Thousands of searchable posts explaining many facets of Silver Shadow and other era servicing and repair. Lots of fun if you like mechanical automotive challenges.
Thanks for this video. Love that auto so beautiful.
You are very welcome.
As Cornelius Vanderbilt said about owning a yatch, "if you want to count it (cost), then you can't afford it ".
best video ever, thank you very much !!!!!!!
Thanks for watching!
Ma786sai dua marvellous. Loved your video. Mine is a 1982 Mark 1 Spirit. Absolutely ethereal. Other-worldly timeless elegance. Effortless, twin-finger Wafting atop a cloud. Velvet on velvet svelt
I just inherited my mother's 1971 silver shadow.
I hope you enjoy it and it works out for you!
love your dog!!
Thank you. Sadly, our dog recently passed away. But I am glad for so many memories of trips with him.
I own a Bentley T1 1970. They are a wonderful car to drive. But an absolute money pit. I have owned this car since 2007. I have drove it not more than 2,000 miles in 15 years. The cost of ownership is approx £100 per week. If i added all what i have spent on this car.
I hope that after spending so much, your car is in good order now and may not require so much on a regular basis. Please drive the car, as keeping them exercised will help keep everything going. Many problems arise when they sit idle.
I always say this Bentley or rolls better high mileage and service history than low miles and very little
absolutely!
THEY ARE THE EXACT SAME CAR, THIS CONFUSES AND HURTS MY BRAIN'S CORE!!!
🤔As the owner of a few of these vehicles, later versions- Silver Spirit mark IV, Silver Seraph 1999.There is no such thing as a cheap Rolls_Royce or Bentley, then and now.You will always be maintaining the most expensive car in the world....
Yes. And the cheaper the car, the more expensive the cost to get it back on track.
glass of scotch with ice, helps any situation.
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Do you still have this vehicle and how long you had this car and had you drove to nj or other states lately
We still have it and take it on trips rather frequently. Hope to keep it as long as we can.
Hi Kaspar. You asked for comments if you got something wrong. The only thing you said that was wrong was that the sphere's were charged with hydrogen. They are charged with Nitrogen... an inert gas. Thank God not with hydrogen. LOL.
Ooops! That's a BIG mistake! You are absolutely right, of course it's "nitrogen!" thanks for pointing this out!
@@KasparArnault No worries! You would have found yourself flying high! LOL.
@@EnglishLawyer 🤣
@@KasparArnault Nah, that's the high Flying Spur! (hahaha).
Quelle classe ! Bentley ou Rolls, berline ou coupé ou cabriolet, elle est pour moi la Dernière d'une lignée intemporelle, désolé pour les suivantes même si elles ont du charme...
Merci.
🌷🌷🌷🥰🥰🥰look beautiful goodness sir .
Thank you so much.
To the shredder with them
What size are Your Avon tires ?
The same size all these cars were fitted with.
All this service would be reasonable if the car wasn't such a boring lump
Ha ha! I guess it suits me because I'm pretty boring myself.
Right, let me get this straight. If you give poor people financial security then Americans will be destroyed. Right. Bull shit.
What a RUBBISH, EVERY JAPANESE CAR IS BETTER. THE FIRE BIRD IN IT.
I have an Opel of that age and I can do everything myself and it csts almost nothing. Bentley and Rolls RoyCe are great RUBBISH