He first noticed the car while shooting a barn-find video, and the idea stuck with him. The Silver Shadow II is a unique model, equipped with rack-and-pinion steering and thick rubber bumpers that enthusiasts tend to dislike. But every car lover knows the golden rule: there's no such thing as an affordable Rolls-Royce. If the initial price is low, the maintenance costs will likely be sky-high. The old saying about cheap luxury cars exists for good reason.