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A Country Legend's Rolls-Royce Now Runs on Silence

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Close-up of a white Rolls-Royce with a distinctive grille under a bright blue sky, showcasing luxury design.
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The stately Silver Shadow saloon once belonged to Johnny Cash, but the motor turning its wheels today came out of a Tesla Model S. Builders swapped the car's original engine for the electric motor and battery pack from Tesla's sedan, trading the Rolls-Royce's familiar hum for near silence. The car, with its proportions and cabin intact, is now being offered for sale.

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With reporting from Robb Report Motors.

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