VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Few post-war Rolls-Royces combine elegance, exclusivity and effortless grand touring quite like the Mulliner Park Ward Two-Door Saloon. Finished in a timeless and sophisticated colour combination, this beautifully presented 1969 example represents one of the rarest and most desirable derivatives of the Silver Shadow range.

Built by the renowned coachbuilder Mulliner Park Ward, this right-hand-drive car benefits from elegant pillarless styling, longer doors and a hand-crafted interior that elevates it well above the standard four-door Silver Shadow. The result is a motor car that possesses a presence and exclusivity more commonly associated with bespoke coachbuilt Rolls-Royces of an earlier era.

This particular example has clearly been cherished throughout its life and is accompanied by an exceptional maintenance history. Since 2010 alone, almost £90,000 has been invested in its upkeep by a succession of respected Rolls-Royce specialists, ensuring it remains in outstanding mechanical condition while retaining its originality and character.

Maintenance has been entrusted to some of the UK’s foremost marque experts, including Jack Barclay, Ghost Motor Works, P&A Wood, Shadow Services, Sargeants of Goudhurst and DEW Car Services. The comprehensive history file documents extensive servicing, hydraulic system maintenance, suspension work and continual preventative care, reflecting ownership that has always prioritised mechanical excellence over simple cosmetic presentation.

To improve drivability and reliability, the car has also been discreetly upgraded with a modern Classic Fuel Injection electronic fuel injection system. The installation preserves the original appearance of the engine bay while providing improved starting, smoother running and enhanced fuel efficiency, making the car particularly enjoyable for modern touring.

The sumptuous handcrafted interior remains true to Rolls-Royce tradition, with beautifully figured walnut veneers, deep Connolly leather and the exceptional refinement expected from Crewe’s finest. Combined with the legendary 6.2-litre V8 and effortless automatic transmission, the driving experience is one of serene comfort, remarkable smoothness and understated performance.

Rarely does a Mulliner Park Ward Two-Door Saloon come to market with such an extensive maintenance record and obvious long-term care. It represents a superb opportunity to acquire one of the most elegant post-war Rolls-Royces, equally suited to concours events, continental touring or simply being enjoyed exactly as its makers intended.

MODEL HISTORY

Introduced in 1966, the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow marked one of the most significant developments in the company’s history. It was the first Rolls-Royce to feature unitary construction, independent rear suspension, four-wheel disc brakes and the sophisticated high-pressure hydraulic braking and self-levelling suspension system developed under licence from Citroën. These innovations transformed the driving experience while maintaining the effortless refinement for which the marque had become world renowned.

While the standard four-door Silver Shadow became Rolls-Royce’s best-selling model to date, the Mulliner Park Ward Two-Door Saloon occupied a far more exclusive position within the range. Rather than simply shortening the existing body, Mulliner Park Ward created an entirely bespoke hand-built design featuring elegant pillarless coachwork, longer doors and subtle styling revisions that gave the car a far more sporting and sophisticated appearance.

Each example required significantly more hand craftsmanship than its four-door counterpart, resulting in a motor car that combined the engineering excellence of the Silver Shadow with the individuality of a traditional coachbuilt Rolls-Royce.

Production remained intentionally limited, with just 571 examples built between 1966 and 1971, of which only 369 were produced in right-hand drive. Today, these figures make the Mulliner Park Ward Two-Door Saloon one of the rarest and most collectible post-war Rolls-Royce models.

Beautifully proportioned, exceptionally refined and increasingly sought after by collectors worldwide, the Mulliner Park Ward Two-Door Saloon is widely regarded as one of the most elegant and desirable expressions of the Silver Shadow, combining bespoke coachbuilding with effortless V8 performance and the unrivalled craftsmanship that defines the Rolls-Royce name.

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