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Jumping over the shadow - Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow in the (historic) test

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Created on September 1, 1969

Reading time 12min

Written by:

José Rosinski

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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1965) - fühlt sich in jeder Hofeinfahrt wohl

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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1965) - gerade, schnörkellose Linien überwiegen

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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1968) - unterwegs in London

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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1971) - sieht in dunklen Farben besonders gut aus

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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1970) - optisch unverändert seit der Präsentation

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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1967) - mit 74'700 Franken zwar nicht der teuerste Wagen, aber sicherlich nicht wohlfeil - Genfer Autosalon 1967

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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1971) - beste Platzverhältnisse dank dem langem Radstand des "Long Wheelbase Saloon"

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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Drophead Coupé (1967) - bereits mit der charakteristischen Andeutung eines Kotflügelschwungs hinten

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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1970) - mehr Schutz der Insassen dank einem modifizierten Armaturenbrett

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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1965) - Armaturenbrett und Sitze vorne, auch der Fahrer darf sich wohlfühlen

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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1965) - Interieur hinten, viel Platz für die Herrschaften

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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1968) - Armaturenbrett ohne Drehzahlmesser - Genfer Autosalon 1968

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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1965) - der Motor, der seine Geburtsstunde bereits 1959 im Silver Cloud II hatte

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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1965) - Vorderradaufhängung

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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1970) - die lange Version hatte eine seperat regelbare Klimaanlage für die Fondsitze

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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1968) - Abmessungen, Sicht von oben - aus einem Verkaufsprospekt

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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1968) - Abmessungen - aus einem Verkaufsprospekt

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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1968) - der 6,2 Liter grosse V8-Zylinder-Motor

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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1973) - eindrucksvolle Eleganz

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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 2 Door Saloon (1968) - das zweitürige Coupé auf Basis der Silver Shadow Limousine

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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1968) - Abbildung aus einem Verkaufsprospekt

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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1968) - der Limousine unter das Kleid geschaut - die zweitürigen Versionen waren in der Technik weitgehend identisch

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Bentley T-Serie (1965) - das Äquivalent zum Rolls Royce Silver Shadow von Bentley

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Summary

With the Silver Shadow, Rolls-Royce broke with some traditions and bowed to modernity. While its predecessor, the Silver Ghost, had been enthroned above all other normal motor cars as automotive nobility, the Silver Shadow now had to be compared with "ordinary" cars for the first time. Nevertheless, it still offered traditional luxury virtues such as comfort, smooth running and exceptional build quality - as well as an inimitable aura of nobility, as this historical test report clearly explains.

This article contains the following chapters

Technical characteristics
At the wheel
On the road
Performance
Summary
Technical data

Estimated reading time: 12min

Preview (beginning of the article)

Introductory courses are held to familiarize students with the maintenance and care of Rolls-Royces and Bentleys. The duration of such a course is 2 weeks. The subject matter is the characteristics of the mechanics of these cars, with particular emphasis on lubrication and adjustment. These courses are specially designed for drivers who are driving a Rolls or Bentley for the first time. Drivers who are familiar with the older models can easily complete a shortened course, although a full course is recommended. The school has already welcomed many owners who drive their cars themselves, as well as their family members. Please contact: "The Principal, School of Instruction, Rolls-Royce Ltd, Hythe Road, Villesden, NW 10".

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