1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
Registration no. 700 UKM Chassis no. SAE437

Bonhams MPH December Auction|11 December 2020, 13:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
Registration no. 700 UKM
Chassis no. SAE437

Odometer reading: TBC
MoT expiry date: exempt

*UK delivered
*Returned from the USA in 2014
*Recent refurbishment

Delivered new in the UK, chassis number 'SAE437' subsequently went to the USA from whence it returned in 2014. The car presents very well, having undergone a considerable amount of mechanical work including; rebuilding the front brake cylinders; replacing power steering pipes; and a detailed inspection of the underside (invoices, V5C, and copy build sheets are supplied on file).

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Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 64/100

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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: 16/25
Body Work: 3
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 4
Glass: 3
Paint: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 3

INTERIOR TOTAL: 12/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 3
Headlining: 3
Seats: 3
Trim: 3

ENGINE TOTAL: 14/20
Mechanical components: 3
Running: 4
Starting: 4
Under Bonnet: 3

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 13/20
Axles: 3
Brakes: 3
Gearbox/Clutch: 4
Suspension: 3

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6/10
Ancillary components: 3
Main components: 3

Car History File: 3/5

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