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	==External Links==		==External Links==
			* [http://www.rolls-royce-wiki.de/index.php/ Wiki for classical Rolls-Royce cars] (German)
	[http://rr-wiki.~~design~~-~~discount~~.~~org~~/index.php/~~Silver_Shadow_%C3%9Cbersicht~~ Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow ~~Repair wiki (German)~~]		* [http://rolls-royce-wiki.de/index.php/Rolls-Royce_Silver_Shadow_Inhaltsverzeichnis Detailed descriptions and advice for the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow]


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	==External Links==		==External Links==

	[http://rr-wiki.design-discount.org/index.php/Silver_Shadow_%C3%9Cbersicht/ Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Repair wiki (German)]		[http://rr-wiki.design-discount.org/index.php/Silver_Shadow_%C3%9Cbersicht Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Repair wiki (German)]

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	==External Links==		==External Links==

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	==Reliability==		==Reliability==
	*'''RECALL ALERT:''' On Nov. 11, 2008, [[Bentley]] issued a recall affecting all US-market [[Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow\|Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II]], [[Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith\|Silver Wraith II]], [[Rolls-Royce Corniche\|Corniche]], [[Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit\|Silver Spirit]] and [[Rolls-Royce Silver Spur\|Silver Spur]]s, which was all built during [[Rolls-Royce]]'s 67-year ownership of Bentley and, therefore, shared lots of componentry, due to a defective hose assembly which could lead to a fuel leak. Concerned owners can contact 1-617-488-8500 ~~begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-617-488-8500 end_of_the_skype_highlighting~~ for more information.[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/11/old-school-bentley-and-rolls-royce.html]		*'''RECALL ALERT:''' On Nov. 11, 2008, [[Bentley]] issued a recall affecting all US-market [[Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow\|Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II]], [[Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith\|Silver Wraith II]], [[Rolls-Royce Corniche\|Corniche]], [[Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit\|Silver Spirit]] and [[Rolls-Royce Silver Spur\|Silver Spur]]s, which was all built during [[Rolls-Royce]]'s 67-year ownership of Bentley and, therefore, shared lots of componentry, due to a defective hose assembly which could lead to a fuel leak. Concerned owners can contact 1-617-488-8500 for more information.[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/11/old-school-bentley-and-rolls-royce.html]

	==Production statistics==		==Production statistics==

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	==Reliability==		==Reliability==
	*'''RECALL ALERT:''' On Nov. 11, 2008, [[Bentley]] issued a recall affecting all US-market [[Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow\|Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II]], [[Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith\|Silver Wraith II]], [[Rolls-Royce Corniche\|Corniche]], [[Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit\|Silver Spirit]] and [[Rolls-Royce Silver Spur\|Silver Spur]]s, which was all built during [[Rolls-Royce]]'s 67-year ownership of Bentley and, therefore, shared lots of componentry, due to a defective hose assembly which could lead to a fuel leak. Concerned owners can contact 1-617-488-8500 for more information.[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/11/old-school-bentley-and-rolls-royce.html]		*'''RECALL ALERT:''' On Nov. 11, 2008, [[Bentley]] issued a recall affecting all US-market [[Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow\|Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II]], [[Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith\|Silver Wraith II]], [[Rolls-Royce Corniche\|Corniche]], [[Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit\|Silver Spirit]] and [[Rolls-Royce Silver Spur\|Silver Spur]]s, which was all built during [[Rolls-Royce]]'s 67-year ownership of Bentley and, therefore, shared lots of componentry, due to a defective hose assembly which could lead to a fuel leak. Concerned owners can contact 1-617-488-8500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-617-488-8500 end_of_the_skype_highlighting for more information.[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/11/old-school-bentley-and-rolls-royce.html]

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	==External Links==		==External Links==

			[http://rr-wiki.design-discount.org/index.php/Silver_Shadow_%C3%9Cbersicht/ Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Repair wiki (German)]


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	The '''[[Rolls-Royce\|Rolls-Royce]] Silver Shadow''', produced from 1965 to 1980, is one of Great Britain's most iconic vehicles, and boasts the largest production volume of any Rolls-Royce.		The '''[[Rolls-Royce\|Rolls-Royce]] Silver Shadow''', produced from 1965 to 1980, is one of Great Britain's most iconic vehicles and boasts the largest production volume of any Rolls-Royce.

	The Shadow was the car maker's response to claims that it was falling behind the times, and had lost contact with modern developments.		The Shadow was the car maker's response to claims that it was falling behind the times and had lost contact with modern developments.

	==Overview==		==Overview==

	Following a tradition of luxury, the standard wheelbase Silver Shadow measured 5.17 metres in length, weighed 4,700 pounds, and had a base price of 19,700 ~~dollars~~ in the first year of production.		Following a tradition of luxury, the standard wheelbase Silver Shadow measured 5.17 metres in length, weighed 4,700 pounds, and had a base price of $19,700 in the first year of production.

	The Silver Shadow was produced from 1965 to 1976, and the Silver Shadow II from 1977 to 1980.		The Silver Shadow was produced from 1965 to 1976, and the Silver Shadow II from 1977 to 1980.
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	The Shadow featured a 172 hp 6.2 L [[V8]] from 1965 to 1969, and a 189 hp 6.75 L V8 from 1970 to 1980. Both powerplants were coupled to a [[General Motors Corporation\|General Motors]]-sourced [[Turbo-Hydramatic\|Turbo Hydramatic 400]] transmission, except on pre-1970 [[right-hand-drive]] models, which used the same 4-speed automatic gearbox as the Silver Cloud.		The Shadow featured a 172 hp 6.2 L [[V8]] from 1965 to 1969, and a 189 hp 6.75 L V8 from 1970 to 1980. Both powerplants were coupled to a [[General Motors Corporation\|General Motors]]-sourced [[Turbo-Hydramatic\|Turbo Hydramatic 400]] transmission, except on pre-1970 [[right-hand-drive]] models, which used the same 4-speed automatic gearbox as the Silver Cloud.

	The car's most innovative feature was a high-pressure [[hydraulic]] system licensed from [[Citroën]], with dual-circuit braking and hydraulic [[self-levelling suspension]]. At first, both the front and rear of the car were controlled by the system; the front levelling was deleted in 1969 as it had been determined that the rear levelling did almost all the work. Rolls-Royce achieved a high degree of [[ride quality]] ~~with this arrangement~~.		The car's most innovative feature was a high-pressure [[hydraulic]] system licensed from [[Citroën]], with dual-circuit braking and hydraulic [[self-levelling suspension]]. At first, both the front and rear of the car were controlled by the system; the front levelling was deleted in 1969 as it had been determined that the rear levelling did almost all the work. With this arrangement, Rolls-Royce achieved a high degree of [[ride quality]].

	==Variants==		==Variants==
	===Silver Shadow II===		===Silver Shadow II===
	In 1977, the model was renamed the Silver Shadow II in recognition of several major changes, most notably [[rack and pinion]] steering; modifications to the front suspension improved handling markedly.		In 1977, the model was renamed the Silver Shadow II in recognition of several major changes, most notably [[rack and pinion]] steering and modifications to the front suspension which improved handling markedly.

	Externally, the [[bumper]]s were changed from chrome to [[alloy]] and [[rubber]] ~~starting with the late 1976 Shadows~~.		Externally (starting with the late 1976 Shadows), the [[bumper]]s were changed from chrome to [[alloy]] and [[rubber]].

	===Long Wheelbase===		===Long Wheelbase===
	A long wheelbase variant, some 4 inches longer to provide additional rear seat legroom, was available from 1969 and 1980. Some long wheelbase models were fitted with a privacy glass divider and are now highly sought-after by collectors.		A long wheelbase variant, some 4 inches longer to provide additional rear seat legroom, was available from 1969 and 1980. Some long wheelbase models were fitted with a privacy glass divider and are now highly sought after by collectors.

	===Silver Wraith II===		===Silver Wraith II===
	Initially, the long wheelbase model did not have a separate name, but in 1977, with the introduction of the Silver Shadow II, the longer car was dubbed the Silver Wraith II.		Initially, the long wheelbase model did not have a separate name, but in 1977, with the introduction of the Silver Shadow II, the longer car was dubbed the Silver Wraith II.

	The Wraith II is identified by all of alterations found on the Silver Shadow II and additionally an [[Everflex]] covered roof, a smaller rear opera-style window and different wheel covers. Some Silver Wraith IIs were also fitted with electric divisions which took up the extra four inches of leg room in the rear. Vehicles fitted with the division are now considered highly desirable.		The Wraith II is identified by all of the alterations found on the Silver Shadow II and additionally an [[Everflex]] covered roof, a smaller rear opera-style window, and different wheel covers. Some Silver Wraith IIs were also fitted with electric divisions which took up the extra four inches of leg room in the rear. Vehicles fitted with the division are now considered highly desirable.

	===Corniche and Camargue===		===Corniche and Camargue===
	A two-door fixed-head [[coupe]] or FHC model was introduced in 1965, followed by a [[convertible]] in 1967. In 1971 these cars were given the separate identity of [[Rolls-Royce Corniche\|Corniche]], and eventually went on to outlive the Shadow ~~with~~ production lasting until 1982 for the coupe and 1996 for the convertible.		A two-door fixed-head [[coupe]] or FHC model was introduced in 1965, followed by a [[convertible]] in 1967. In 1971 these cars were given the separate identity of [[Rolls-Royce Corniche\|Corniche]], and eventually went on to outlive the Shadow, their production lasting until 1982 for the coupe and 1996 for the convertible.

	Another coupe variant on the Shadow platform was the [[Rolls-Royce Camargue\|Camargue]], with bodywork designed by the Italian firm [[Pininfarina]], ~~and~~ production running from 1975 to 1986.		Another coupe variant on the Shadow platform was the [[Rolls-Royce Camargue\|Camargue]], with bodywork designed by the Italian firm [[Pininfarina]], production running from 1975 to 1986.

	===Bentley Models===		===Bentley Models===
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	==Production statistics==		==Production statistics==
	The Silver Shadow was the most successful model ever produced by Rolls-Royce, with a total of more than 38,000 cars built (including all editions and Bentley variants); a remarkable number for such an expensive automobile. In comparison, its predecessor had a production run of 15,362 cars between 1955 and 1966.		The Silver Shadow was the most successful model ever produced by Rolls-Royce, with a total of more than 38,000 cars built (including all editions and Bentley variants), a remarkable number for such an expensive automobile. In comparison, its predecessor had a production run of 15,362 cars between 1955 and 1966.

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	All two-door cars were also available as Bentleys, however, only one Bentley Carmargue was ever produced.		All two-door cars were also available as Bentleys, however, only one Bentley Carmargue was ever produced.

			==Reliability==
			*'''RECALL ALERT:''' On Nov. 11, 2008, [[Bentley]] issued a recall affecting all US-market [[Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow\|Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II]], [[Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith\|Silver Wraith II]], [[Rolls-Royce Corniche\|Corniche]], [[Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit\|Silver Spirit]] and [[Rolls-Royce Silver Spur\|Silver Spur]]s, which was all built during [[Rolls-Royce]]'s 67-year ownership of Bentley and, therefore, shared lots of componentry, due to a defective hose assembly which could lead to a fuel leak. Concerned owners can contact 1-617-488-8500 for more information.[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/11/old-school-bentley-and-rolls-royce.html]

	==Production statistics==		==Production statistics==

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			==See Also==
	{{Rolls-Royce}}		{{Rolls-Royce}}

			==External Links==

	[[Category:Discontinued Models]]		[[Category:Discontinued Models]]
	[[Category:Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles]]		[[Category:Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles]]
	[[Category:Full-size Vehicles\|Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow]]		[[Category:Full-size Vehicles\|Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow]]
	[[Category:Luxury Shadow]]		[[Category:Luxury Vehicles\|Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow]]
			[[Category:Prestige Vehicles\|Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow]]
			[[Category:1960s Automobiles\|Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow]]
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	~~[[Category:Rolls-Royce Vehicles\|Silver~~ Shadow]]
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