How The Poor Man's Luxury Car Was Responsible For Rolls-Royce's Silky Smooth Ride

The hydropneumatic suspension system was most notably used in the DS, a “poor man’s luxury car” of sorts that provided a cushy ride at a fraction of the price. The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow: British Luxury, French Technology1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II painted in burgundy with tan interior Bring A TrailerThe Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was the product of a collaboration between Rolls-Royce and the British Motor Corporation, itself created as the product of a merger between the British automakers Austin and Morris. The goal was to produce a successor to the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, whose third generation drew to a close in 1966. A full-size luxury car, the Silver Shadow was available as a sedan and convertible. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II painted in burgundy with tan interior Bring A TrailerIn 1977, the model received a few upgrades and was renamed the Silver Shadow II.