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1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon Chassis no. LSKP157
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon Chassis no. LSKP157
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon
Chassis no. LSKP157
Chassis no. LSKP157
• Automatic transmission
• Formerly resident in the USA
• Present ownership since 2007
Please note that this motor car will be available for viewing by prior appointment in the Netherlands.
* Please note this motor car is subject to the reduced local import tax should it remains in the EU.
As Bonhams is the guarantor of the customs duties and taxes clearance, these motor cars cannot be released to the buyer or his transporter immediately after the sale.
Footnotes
"It is unlikely that any motorcar will ever quite enjoy the prestige of the Rolls-Royce (which) offers elegance and good taste rather than fashionable flamboyance, a high standard of luxury for five people, brisk performance, and very good handling." – Motor magazine reviewing the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III.
Facing increasing competition from faster rivals and with development of its ageing six-cylinder engine nearing its end, Rolls-Royce turned to V8 power as the 1960s approached. The V8 was, of course, the predominant power unit in Rolls-Royce's most important export market - the USA - so it was only natural that the Crewe firm would study the best American designs - principally those of Chrysler and Cadillac - for inspiration. Introduced in the autumn of 1959, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II and Bentley S2 appeared externally unchanged from their 'Cloud and S-Type predecessors, though the duo's performance was considerably enhanced by the new 6,230cc aluminium-alloy V8 engine. Although wider and shorter than the 'six' it replaced, the new power unit fitted relatively easily within the engine bay, relocation of the steering box from inside to outside of the chassis frame being the most obvious alteration to the previous arrangements. Externally the new models appeared virtually unchanged, while beneath the skin Rolls-Royce's own four-speed automatic transmission was now the only one on offer and power steering was standardised.
Launched in 1962, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III and its Bentley S3 equivalent employed the 6.2-litre V8 engine introduced on the 'Cloud II/S2 - though with larger carburettors, new distributor and raised compression ratio - and came with a four-speed GM-derived automatic transmission as standard equipment. Most obvious among many changes from the preceding models was the adoption of four-headlamp lighting; the absence of sidelights from the wing tops; and a slightly lower radiator shell. Inside there was improved accommodation with separate front seats and increased room for rear passengers. Notable as the last mainstream Rolls-Royce to employ a separate chassis, the Silver Cloud III proved immensely successful both at home and abroad, remaining in production until the autumn of 1965.
Notable features of this Silver Cloud III include a Blaupunkt radio, 'F.P.W.' monogram to the driver's door, and a Roma Automobile Club bumper badge.
Accompanying documentation consists of a United States Certificate of Ownership (issued in Beverly Hills, California in April 1980) and a shipping invoice relating to its purchase by the current vendor in 2007. Nowadays, the car would require some paint work as several defaults are noted, especially on the left hood.
Please note this motor car is subject to import tax if remaining in the EU and, as it has been on static display for a number of years, will require recommissioning for road use.
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