RR Shadow 1 - Brakes & Service cost + Value?

[pdavison]

I might have the opportunity to purchase a 1970 Shadow 1 in white from a family friend and had a few questions as I'm new to RR's.

The car is fundimentally sound but will need some work on the brakes (pipes & callipers) and a full service due to covering very few miles over the last few years.

Could anyone give me a ballpark figure as to what the brakes and service would cost to have done and what sort of value you could place on the car?

It also has an 'RR' number plate with 4 numbers after the 'RR', do these command decent money or would it be better to leave it on the car?

Any pointers would be gratefully received!

[pdavison]

Thanks for the help so far.

I've had a quote for the brake work and service work from Fenn Motor Works near Reading & all in it's probably going to be circa £1,500.

Any thoughts as to what I should be paying for the car considering this?

[pdavison]

From what I know (haven't seen the car since it was our wedding car 5 years ago!) but I believe it has always been white with cream / beige interior.

Kept in a heated garage so paintwork is good as are the chrome areas. Interior is fine but I don't know about the wood parts or carpet condition (need to take a closer look). I would assume one or other will need a little attention.

It's been owned by the same chap for the last 20 years and prior to that was owned by my father in law.

Service history is good but not main dealer so assume specialists plus a mechanic who is known to the family.

Any guide would be really appreciated.

[pdavison]

Turns out the car was originally brown but was painted very early in its life.

My father in law owned for two years and I believe it's only had 4 or 5 owners.

I think the current owner is hoping for 6k but I'm wondering if 4k is closer to the real value ...