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LOT 62

1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Touring Limousine Coachwork by James Young Limited Chassis no. LCDL81

Sold for US$100,800 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 62

1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Touring Limousine

1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Touring Limousine
Coachwork by James Young Limited

Chassis no. LCDL81


6,230 cc OHV Alloy V8 Engine
Twin S.U. Carburetors
Approximately 185bhp
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
Independent Front, Live Axle Rear Suspension
4-Wheel Drum Brakes

*A rare James Young-built "Baby Phantom"
*Left-drive and long wheelbase configuration
*Displayed at the 1964 Paris Salon
*Requires recommissioning


THE LWB ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD

Catering to the stately Limousine market in the 1950s, Rolls-Royce offered the royalty and heads of state-only Phantom IV and the generally available, if somewhat dated, Silver Wraith. Following the introduction of the Silver Cloud and Bentley S-Type, a long-wheelbase version of this more modern design was made available, with bodies closely based on the factory's standard offering. Four inches longer in the wheelbase than the standard Saloon and usually fitted out with an internal division, the majority of these bodyshells were extended by Rolls-Royce's in-house coachbuilder Park Ward (soon to become H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward) at its London works and finished off at the factory in Crewe. Considering Rolls-Royce's target audience, it is of little surprise that a select few chassis also received bodywork by external coachbuilders, including the renowned firm James Young Ltd.


THE CAR OFFERED

Chassis LCDL81 is one of an estimated 8 left-drive Long Wheelbase Cloud IIIs fitted with James Young's superb Touring Limousine Coachwork, known by its design number "SCT100." Sometimes referred to as the "Baby Phantom" for its resemblance to the James Young bodied Phantom V, it is a masterclass of proportion and elegance. The SCT100 is a beautiful design, notable for its "turtleback" semi-fastback boot and sweeping fender lines and is particularly appealing when viewed from the rear ¾ angle. According to notes in Lawrence Dalton's book Rolls Royce: The Elegance Continues, chassis LCDL81 was displayed at the 1964 Paris Salon and has several fascinating details.

Notable features of this car include a division window, integrated rear footrests, a spectacular wood rear fascia housing tray tables, a spare fuel gauge (curiously), and ventilation controls. Of particular interest is the rear sunroof panel, which slides forward over the driver's compartment and affords rear passengers a dose of fresh air and sunshine. Should the weather be less than ideal, it is equipped with air conditioning with integrated, upholstered outlets in the rear C-pillars.

Smartly finished in two-tone burgundy and black with beige leather upholstery, this Cloud III is offered in very good condition overall, having come from an extensive collection of Rolls-Royce and Bentley automobiles. As one of only eight left-drive SCT100 Cloud IIIs extant, it is undoubtedly a highly collectible and significant motorcar. Please note that in current ownership, this car has been on long-term static display. While in the care of Bonhams, the engine has not been started and the car will require recommissioning.

This is a very elegant, low-production Silver Cloud III beautifully represents the elegant and classic Rolls-Royce Motor Car with custom coachwork by James Young.

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Please note car was titled as a model 1964.

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