LOT 9
1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Saloon Registration no. 707 ETB Chassis no. SGE136
1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Saloon Registration no. 707 ETB Chassis no. SGE136
1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Saloon
Registration no. 707 ETB
Chassis no. SGE136
Registration no. 707 ETB
Chassis no. SGE136
MoT Expiry: N/A
*Stored for c.30 years
*Good colour combination
*A worthwhile project
The Silver Cloud, in all three incarnation, has been a constant in the classic car movement and while each incarnation enjoys its own following the Cloud I, powered by a 4.8-litre straight six, is regarded by many as the best of the trio. Here is not only a Cloud I but one in possibly the best colour combination of Smoke and Sage Green with a green interior. Sold new in the North West of England, it was parked up in a dry warehouse 30 years ago but 10 years later it was re-commissioned for a family wedding – and then put back into storage. The bodywork and paint remains in very good order, suggesting the mileage could be correct. Chromework and engine bay are both in fine order. The green interior has lasted extremely well and the seats show very little sign of wear, the seat facing being pleasingly mellowed and needing little more than feeding to restore their colour. Woodwork (door cappings, dashboard and picnic tables) remains good and with light polishing should be highly presentable, and the carpet appears in presentable order too. Prospective bidders should note condition of the engine is not known but two decades of dry storage should have helped preserve its internals. However, a thorough mechanical re-commissioning is recommended before any use. In all, a highly tempting prospect that should require little effort to return to the road.
Footnotes
Vendor Score Total: 48/100
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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well
EXTERIOR TOTAL: 17/25
Body Work: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Glass: 4
Paint: 4
Wheels/Tyres: 2
INTERIOR TOTAL: 14/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 3
Seats: 4
Trim: 3
ENGINE TOTAL: 7/20
Mechanical components: 4
Running: 1
Starting: 1
Under Bonnet: 1
RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 6/20
Axles: 1
Brakes: 1
Gearbox/Clutch:1
Suspension: 3
ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 2/10
Ancillary components: 1
Main components: 1
Car History File: 2/5
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