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Rolls-Royce Silver-Shadow.
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The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, produced from 1965 to 1980, brought modern engineering to the luxury marque with self-levelling hydraulics and unibody construction. These cars are now collector items, typically used for special occasions, weddings, or careful weekend drives. Buyers should expect complex maintenance requirements and higher running costs than conventional classics, with particular attention needed to the hydraulic suspension and brake systems that were advanced for their era but now require specialist knowledge.
⚠ Known issue
The Silver Shadow's innovative hydraulic system, which controls both suspension and brakes, is prone to leaks and component failures that can be expensive to rectify. Get the full picture before you buy.
⚠ Common MOT failure
Hydraulic system leaks and brake accumulator failures
The average used car has 3+ known model faults the seller won't mention.
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