My son lives in Beverly Hills and owns a 1973 Caribbean Blue Silver Shadow. It is a magnificent example of British craftsmanship reflected in this model. It is his pride and joy and her name is Rosemary.

Just seen your video, what a absolutely beautiful car 👍

The Rolls Royce is one of a few models of cars that remain in service a very long time. And still look good after many years. This looks great for a car that has been around and in use 43 years.

'I'm just her current custodian....' what a lovely attitude...

A stunning example. It looks like it's just been driven off the showroom floor.

Magnificent.

Back in 1978, My aunt's husband had one of those, he parked it in our California driveway one time. That was a rare car to behold in America back in those days. I have been mesmerized ever since. Thanks for sharing your awesome car!

really beautiful

Beautiful car ..I've just brought a 1980 shadow 2 👍

I'm watching this on 29th September 2021 and I'm very envious..... he's got 3/4 of a tank of fuel!

It is very beautiful

Absolutely gorgeous. A prime example. Class. 👌

I noticed, hence my comment. I didn't know it was the same age as mine (2006), albeit in Midnight Emerald Green. I'm sure you'll agree it is a fantastic and slightly bonkers car with the W12 engine. Happy motoring, Sir.

Terry, You lucky Bastard! I say that with great affection.

Nice car I had one with picnic tables

Beautiful

I love my 79 Carib blue, and Wish I had the teardrop headrests

A marvelous motorcar being lovingly curated.

Beautiful car.

Quelle beauté !

it's lovely and regal.

Its in exactly the condition I love an old Rolls to be in, original paint and leather and well serviced. This one brings back happy memories as my late Uncle who lived in Devon purchased a new one in 1979 from HA Fox, peacock blue with magnolia leather, dark blue top role and dark blue carpets and rugs. One of the things I remember most was the smell. It had a smell like Earl Grey or Darjeeling tea, a wonderful fragrance. You were wise getting the front head rests, I always thought they made the interior even more special. I hope you enjoy many years motoring in that beauty, Subscribed all the way from Austria

She is beautiful

Wonderful Terry! And good to hear from someone else who's had a passion for the Silver Shadow from a young age. My Godfather had one and a drive in it was always an event. I think the family had a Vauxhall Viva at the time! Finally I bought a flared arch 1975 in peacock blue in 2012 - regrettably sold when I moved overseas. They’ll be another I’m sure! Look forward to updates!

Thanks Terry, like you I remember looking at these as a young boy. The lines are beautiful. Well done and enjoy.

A lovely car, Mr. Waugh. I'm thinking of getting a classic Rolls Royce, instead of the modern Bentley Flying Spur I currently own - just to have a different experience. Thanks for sharing.

Magnificent example of a T registered Shadow II in a very pretty colour. I found it was amazing agile for such a large car when motored at an enthusiastic pace. Your Bentley looks a very tempting rocket ship for spirited excursions. February 1978 I took delivery of a new S registered Shadow II in a nutmeg colour from the Conduit showroom in London. It was wonderful at age 25 to Chauffeur my Aussie parents around Norway, Sweden and Denmark for 2 weeks in August after taking the car ferry from Newcastle to Bergin. Following a year in the UK and 5 months wafting around Europe I shipped her home in a container to Australia under the 92% import and sales tax concession. 6,000 Aussies bought tax free cars in UK and Europe before the scheme was canned in December 1978. I was so lucky to benefit from the high level of protection for Australian car manufacturers... Not that any Australian made car cost as much as a house...

There's a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow (first gen) near my school and I love it, unfortunately kids have smashed the windows and stole the bonnet ornament which is sad. Great video.

Good job Terry!

It's just so beautiful! And that color is icing on the cake!

Beautiful car Terry. It is fabulous that you have managed to trace the first owners daughter and keep in regular touch. I bought my second Rolls early this year March 2021. Metallic Gold 1987 Spirit. It's in for a door panel to be repainted at the moment because the previous short term owner decided to apply his initials to the drivers door in vinyl letters then lacquer over them. It has so far taken over a week to remove and repaint almost half the car to get the paintwork exact. It sounds as though you enjoy your motor as much as I do mine. I too take it out weekly. I love cleaning the leather interior. That's now looking like new. Happy Motoring Terry.

Hi Terry, as you may know your videos inspired me to buy my R-R SS2 last year, and I still thoroughly enjoy watching your latest updates. Many thanks for sharing.

Hi there Terry., I have always wanted to do the same when I was first introduced to a 1965 Silver Cloud as a young lad of 8 or 9. My dad worked in the car industry all his life and took me with him, to work one afternoon during our summer holidays. The year was 1967 and the car he would be servicing that afternoon was the "65" Cloud. I was instantly smitten and became a life long aficionado of the brand. Now, whilst I never did privately own a Rolls Royce, a company I worked for acquired a Silver Shadow 2 "80" as part of its fleet of cars. Actually, there were only four vehicles in the company in total. I was allocated a Vauxhall Astra GTE and the rest of the cars went to other directors etc...However, on occasions, I would bully the CEO in letting me borrow the Royce. I am retiring in September and hope to find a Silver Shadow 2 in the future. Not concourse, but something I can live with. So when I discovered your channel, I imagine that will be me doing the very some soon. Take care Terry and hope you enjoy your commute tomorrow. :)

What a beauty she is! But just take her for a ten-mile ride during the week is too short a distance. You'll abuse the engine. 40 miles at least. Enjoy the most beautiful RR ever build. Keep on rolling.

Lovely pmc - and yes the head rests do add a sort ambience that is befitting of such a great car

Great car, thank you for sharing. I love the sound of the doors closing.

I own two cars, one that is a 2018, and another that is a 1998. I absolutely love driving the older car and look forward to any and all opportunities to do so. The newer car is full of features but is "plastic fantastic" compared to the other and in two years the new car has only been driven 8,000 miles. There's something about the build and quality of the older models.

IF YOU DROVE A SHADOW 2 IN 78. YOU WERE THE BEES KNEES.

A classic Beauty . in a well conserved Carib Blue . Thxs 4 sharing .

From west Texas..it is Perfect!

Beautiful colour. I hope you put the RR in a garage

Those tear drop headrests look a great enhancement to the original car. Although running costs are expensive, they are not relying on modern electronics which can be very costly, and a long wait for supply of replacement modules and components... I'm sure this car has many, many miles of pleasant motoring left...

Lovely car Terry. I have a 77 shadow 2 residing here in the northwest of England. Hopefully after the lockdown we will be able to get some miles on these cars and get to some car shows. Keep up the good work.

The Silver Shadow always was my favorite RR, it is in beautifull condition. Apparently you are a true enthousiast !

Very fine classic car that is one of the most underrated in the world. And a very loveley and not arrogant video. I find it is very nice that you know the last owner an talk about him. Cars are not human but they can have a kind of soul given by their owners I think. When you take good care of your shadow it will run and live further 50 years I am sure, no matter how many miles it has. I have an all green Jaguar xj6, 4,2 litres, Series 1 from 1973, the last model build by Sir William Lyon, who was the founder of Jaguar. Best regards from germany.

That's a beautiful Royce!!

Beautiful car, perfect colors

Good for you! Love the body style.great white seats.

All time favourite Rolls Royce

Beautiful colour and I've always appreciated the look of this vintage model. Some colours were definitely an acquired taste such as Seychelles blue over silver mink with red leather interior and the gold with brown was another colour combination was not for the faint of heart. Have only owned one British car but Land Rovers at the time were basically Ford products and it always received lots of attention but it was high maintenance. I secretly lust after the Camargue but it also is not a daily driver. Hate to admit it but I switched to Toyota and Lexus and it's been sublime. Great first video, keep going.

Beautiful car beautiful shape favourite car in the world shadow two all day long

Car looks fantastic

I have a very similar combination: I own a 2009 Bentley Flying Spur and a 1977 Silver Wraith II

nice one sir i had the Bentley Mulsanne knocked the gear shift when cleaning her on tick over nearly killed me ha just put hand brake on in time as i jumped in head first be careful ha

Stunning!

Just lovely well done terry you done a great job

lovely car.

Stunning car, colour, condition ! Love this model, would purchase one the moment I had the money to spend (your 2nd car ? The Bentley behind it, would also be my choice as another great car to drive (daily !)

Thanks for sharing, very enjoyable

Lovely car!

*”ThiSS, is a 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow.”*

Lovely looking car

Lovely car

Beautiful car. I'm thinking of a RR restomod to future proof it also to make it a daily driver

Очень красивое авто!

A beauty

Hi Terry !!!....(me again) lol ... I notice you also have a Bentley Continental which is a later generation !!! . By that stage they had removed the "Old English" appointment inside the cars with a later body style that is "modern" ??? ... (Jaguar did the same with the XJ series when Ford took over) ... (Also Aston Martin in the late 90's) ... ... Terry if my arm was twisted to purchase a new car ??? ..... i would point to a Dacia !!! . (because nothing about new cars inspire me whatsoever) ... ... WOW i still think the Silver Spirit still offers great value for money !!! (or the jaguar V12) . Hey.. as a "run around" i'd buy i used tiny Toyota and have it upholstered in leather with sound proofing and "icy" air conditioning lol .... MANY THANKS FOR READING MY BORING COMMENT

Lovely motor 👍

These cars can go several 100, 000 miles if you frequently change the engine oil and gearbox oil. They are bulletproof Drivetrains. Most of the problems come when these cars sit and are not driven! Good luck this it! I have one too, and love it!❤️

Am I the only one who finds Rolls Royce of previous decades more elegant than present day Rolls Royces with all their gimmicky digital touchscreens that will not age well when they become obsolete and unusable?

Nice example Terry.

"Are you ma married man, Mr. Grady?"

You will get more than another 40k ... Mine is on 134k and I'm sure it has another 50+ in her

G'day Terry,.... Great looking Shadow II. Your doing good looking after it and your right, we are just 'Current Custodians'. What do you have in the wicker basket? looks like a picnic set maybe. RR had a picnic set it included with I think a previous model, I'd love to get one for mine. Wish your video's were longer, keep up the great work. Aussie.

Hi Terry ! Beautiful car and what a lovely color . What shade is this

The problem of a classic Rolls-Royce is that is a nice, fantastic car only in british landscape and with british numberplate, with Italian, german, american numberplate is not so good

Upgraded exhaust would quieten it down

Was the plunge worth it?

Lovely color. Carribean blue ?

Do these have a smell, like Mercedes do?

We must teach you how to properly start your car, hot or cold, and how to close the boot lid. 😉

Can I ask, I’ve had many shadows but early ones, the last being Caribbean blue with a everflex.. I now have a Ocean Blue Spirit... she looks very similar in colour... is she Ocean Blue or a slight difference?.. great you look after it so much. I’ve watched many of your driving videos but to hear a description video was great. Well done. We’ve had many early ones... you can see them on spencelayhs.co.uk. But would love to know the paint name or code just to see if it’s the same as the 85 Spirit. Keep the videos going.. I’m going to set up a new channel myself as those who love these cars will always appreciate the smallest of camera drives. 👌🏽

Beautiful