A RETRO Rolls-Royce that was found hidden away in a barn and left to rot for years has been given a thorough restoration – but it might still need a bit more work.
A stunning Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II from the 1980s was recently brought before a mechanic after it was found virtually undriveable.
A Rolls-Royce that was found hidden away in a barn has been given a thorough restoration[/caption]
The plush motor was brought before a mechanic after it was found with a number of issues[/caption]
The famous motor, which featured in a video by YouTuber Alex Kersten of Autoalex Cars, arrived at a Farringdon-based shop and was diagnosed with issues with its ignition system, distributor cap, and carburetor.
As reported by Supercar Blondie, Alex said: “Every electrical system seemed to have its own unique gremlin — it was like playing whack-a-mole with faults.
“Getting parts for a car like this is a scavenger hunt—some components are rarer than the car itself.”
But after multiple issues and a handful of attempts, Alex and his team were able to replace the components – including the seized engine, hydraulic suspension system, and the braking system.
They also rebuilt the carburetor, adjusted the timing belt, and addressed electrical problems.
Seemingly, the car could now run fine – but then it failed to start at a crucial time during a classic car show, which saw them further replace the spark plugs, fuel, and repairs, before the car was able to fire up again.
Lewis, the car’s owner who also has five or six other Rolls-Royce cars, said: “I’m honestly ecstatic.”
This comes as the famous luxury brand recently revealed they’re gearing up for their all-electric future by splashing out on an upgrade to their Goodwood facility.
Rolls-Royce are set to release their second EV this year, resulting in a £300m investment to its manufacturing plant at Goodwood, located near Chichester, West Sussex.
The plant, which serves as Rolls-Royce’s headquarters and design, manufacturing, and assembly centre, received the largest cash injection since it opened in 2003.
Elsewhere, another classic Rolls-Royce was re-discovered in a barn alongside a Jaguar E-Type – having been tucked away for nearly four decades.
The iconic vehicles, which both required complete restorations, were put up for sale at the Oulton Park Gold Cup courtesy of Hampson Auctions.
The listing revealed that the E-Type, which was from 1970, was a 21st birthday gift to the seller’s late husband and was used by the family until 1986.
But an attempted theft while it was parked outside a Woolworths shop prompted the owner to store it away for safekeeping.
Since then, the car remained untouched.
