LOT 118
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II Saloon Chassis no. LSAE503
Sold for US$19,040 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 118
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II Saloon
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II Saloon
Chassis no. LSAE503
Chassis no. LSAE503
6,230cc OHV Alloy V8 Engine
Twin S.U. Carburetors
Approximately 185bhp
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
Independent Front, Live Axle Rear Suspension
4-Wheel Drum Brakes
*An iconic mid-century luxury car
*Original left-drive, US market car
*The debut of the venerable 6.2-liter V8 engine
*Equipped with air conditioning
*Requires recommissioning
THE CAR OFFERED
As the 1960s approached, Rolls-Royce retired the venerable inline-six in favor of the long-awaited V8 – which engineers intended the Silver Cloud to have since its debut. The new engine found favor among those in Rolls-Royce's most important export market – the USA – so it was only natural that Crewe engineers looked to the best American designs, principally 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 respective predecessors, though performance was considerably enhanced by the new 6,230cc aluminum-alloy V8 engine. Immensely successful both at home and abroad, the Silver Cloud II and Bentley S2 remained in production until the autumn of 1962, when the Silver Cloud III replaced it.
According to production records provided by the Rolls-Royce Foundation Museum in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, this Silver Cloud II, chassis LSAE 503, is a USA-market car, first delivered to Mr. Edward D. Stone in May of 1962. While the factory build records are of poor quality, it is known that the car left Crewe finished in Masons Black over Scarlet leather upholstery. Little else is known of the car's early history, and at some point, it was refinished from its original black to its current white livery, though the scarlet leather trim may be original and is generally well-preserved. Fitments include electric windows, an electric aerial, a period 8-track player, and air conditioning. Since joining the current owner's extensive collection, this vehicle has been on long-term static display in a dry climate, and will require recommissioning. A moderate overall patina makes this Silver Cloud an excellent canvas for touring preparation or more extensive refurbishment.
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