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LOT 78
1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon Chassis no. LSEV311
Sold for US$70,000 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 78
1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon
1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon
Chassis no. LSEV311
Chassis no. LSEV311
6,230cc OHV Alloy V8 Engine
2 SU Carburetors
220bhp (estimated)
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
Independent Front Suspension - Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Drum Brakes
*Elegant and timeless Rolls-Royce
*Original Left Hand Drive example
*Delivered new to Great Barrington, Massachusetts
*Exquisite Rolls-Royce craftsmanship
THE ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD
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 aluminum-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 standardized.
Launched in 1962, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III and its Bentley S3 equivalent employed the 6.2-liter V8 engine introduced on the 'Cloud II/S2 - though with larger carburetors, 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.
THE CAR OFFERED
The Silver Cloud III was ordered new through J.S. Inskip by George V. Brothers of bucolic Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Finished in the colors it wears today of Steel Blue over Beige leather, it was finished out with a radio, power antenna, power windows, and Sundym glass. Delivered to the port on November 13, 1963, the car arrived with its new owner on March 18, 1964. Records from the Rolls-Royce Foundation indicate the next owner was George Mano of Wayne, Pennsylvania who bought the Rolls in April of 1969. He would keep the car for nearly three decades, selling it in 1997 to Rolls-Royce dealer and restorer Richard Gorman of Miami, Florida.
The current owner purchased the Rolls in June of 2008 when it was described has having 46,612 original miles. Having covered a mere five miles in 15 years, the car is not presently offered in running condition and will require recommissioning and a thorough service in order to return it to the road.
2 SU Carburetors
220bhp (estimated)
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
Independent Front Suspension - Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Drum Brakes
*Elegant and timeless Rolls-Royce
*Original Left Hand Drive example
*Delivered new to Great Barrington, Massachusetts
*Exquisite Rolls-Royce craftsmanship
THE ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD
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 aluminum-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 standardized.
Launched in 1962, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III and its Bentley S3 equivalent employed the 6.2-liter V8 engine introduced on the 'Cloud II/S2 - though with larger carburetors, 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.
THE CAR OFFERED
The Silver Cloud III was ordered new through J.S. Inskip by George V. Brothers of bucolic Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Finished in the colors it wears today of Steel Blue over Beige leather, it was finished out with a radio, power antenna, power windows, and Sundym glass. Delivered to the port on November 13, 1963, the car arrived with its new owner on March 18, 1964. Records from the Rolls-Royce Foundation indicate the next owner was George Mano of Wayne, Pennsylvania who bought the Rolls in April of 1969. He would keep the car for nearly three decades, selling it in 1997 to Rolls-Royce dealer and restorer Richard Gorman of Miami, Florida.
The current owner purchased the Rolls in June of 2008 when it was described has having 46,612 original miles. Having covered a mere five miles in 15 years, the car is not presently offered in running condition and will require recommissioning and a thorough service in order to return it to the road.
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