Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
Ref 8798 - Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 6.8 auto saloon - (Ex Sir Robert Maxwell Previous reg 78 R)
Year
1972
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Engine Size
6.8L
Colour
Red
Number of Doors
4
Number of Seats
4
In the dealer's stock feed on 29 October 2026
Description
Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 6.8 automatic saloon - (Ex Sir Robert Maxwell Previous reg 78 R), (RHD - UK Car), Features:-, 1972 - K reg , OVER 30 yrs OLD SO PERFECT FOR EXPORT TO MANY COUNTRIES , PLEASE ENQUIRE ABOUT OUR EXPORT SERVICES , OVER 40 yrs OLD SO ULEZ COMPLIANT , Red, Full black leather, Black carpets, Wood pack, Very low miles - Just 57k miles only!, Very interesting car, Formally the...
Vehicle History
Important information about the vehicle's history and condition
Insurance write-off record
History not checked
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What this car costs to run
Modelled over 7,100 miles a year (DfT National Travel Survey, England). Ranges, not quotes — a figure marked exact is set by law for this car; everything else is an estimate.
- Vehicle tax (VED)exactHistoric vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply)
- £0
- FuelOur real-world economy data does not yet cover a 6.8-litre petrol engine, so fuel is left out rather than guessed
- Not estimated
- Insurance (UK average)The UK average premium actually paid for comprehensive cover, £566 in Q2 2026 (ABI) — an average across every driver, postcode and car, not a quote for this one. Yours turns on your age, postcode and record and on the car’s insurance group. A 17–20-year-old new driver typically pays more than this average: see our guide to the cheapest cars to insure as a new driver, or the ABI figures
- £566
- ServicingWe hold no servicing data for Rolls-Royce, so we do not estimate it — ask the dealer what the last service cost
- Ask the dealer
- MOT testFirst registered more than 40 years ago, so it does not need an MOT unless it has been substantially changed in the last 30 years (GOV.UK). Owners can still choose to test it
- Not required
- Total of the figures aboveLeaves out fuel and servicing, which we could not estimate for this car, so the real yearly cost is higher
- £550–£600
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Questions about this Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
- Where can I view this 1972 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow?
- This Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is located in Tockwith, UK. Contact Specialist Cars directly through Autoza.co.uk to arrange a viewing appointment.
- What is the asking price for this Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow?
- The asking price is £13,995. You can contact the seller directly on Autoza.co.uk to enquire or negotiate.
- What fuel type is this Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow?
- This Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow runs on petrol.
- Is this Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow automatic or manual?
- This Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has an automatic gearbox.
- Is this Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow MOT tested?
- Ask the seller for this Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow's MOT certificate, service records and registration number. With the registration you can check its full MOT history free on GOV.UK.
- Has this Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow been an insurance write-off?
- Autoza does not check write-off records. Ask the seller, read the description in full, and run an HPI check on the registration before you buy.
- Can I get finance for this Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow?
- Finance options may be available through the dealer. Use the free Autoza.co.uk car finance calculator to estimate monthly repayments for this Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow at £13,995.
- How much does this Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow cost to run per year in the UK?
- Modelled annual running cost (leaving out fuel, servicing, which we could not estimate for this car) is roughly £550–£600. That breaks down as: road tax (VED) £0 (Historic vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply)); insurance £566 (the UK average premium actually paid, ABI — not a quote for this car); no MOT due (First registered more than 40 years ago, so it does not need an MOT unless it has been substantially changed in the last 30 years (GOV.UK). Owners can still choose to test it). Assumes 7,100 miles per year (DfT National Travel Survey, table NTS0901a, all cars, England, 2025). These are estimates, not quotes — insurance in particular varies widely with the driver's age and postcode.
- What is the annual road tax (VED) on this Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow?
- Annual road tax (VED): £0 per year. Basis: Historic vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply). Tax it online at gov.uk before you drive it.
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