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1964 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD III STANDARD STEEL SALOON
Registration Number: Not UK Registered
Chassis Number: SEV 343
Engine Number: SV 171 E
Dark Green with green leather interior
Engine: V8, pushrod operated, overhead valve, 6,230cc; Gearbox: four speed automatic; Suspension: front, independent coil, rear semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: front, hydraulic and mechanical rear with servo. Right hand drive.
The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II was the last of its series and, indeed, the last production Rolls-Royce to retain a conventional chassis prior to the introduction of the Silver Shadow in 1966. The car had the same basic V8 engine as the Silver Cloud II, although by now all of the earlier problems encountered on the V8 had been smoothed out. Horsepower was boosted by 7 due to higher compression and larger carburettors enabling these cars to attain a top speed of 155mph. The magic 0-60mph time came up to 10.8 seconds, no mean achievement for such a large motor car, and driving was made even easier due to better power steering. The distinguishing feature of the third series cars was a 1.5 inch lower radiator which required a slightly sloping bonnet line, and the introduction of four front headlamps.
Supplied new through H.R. Owen Ltd in November 1963, this Silver Cloud III was originally purchased by Managers & Agents Pty Ltd. of Windlesham, Surrey, for the use of W. Buckland. Finished in Pine Green livery and upholstered in beige leather, its equipment specified on the build sheets included electric windows, radio with electric aerial, and Dunlop whitewall tyres, it would seem from the current specification that other extras were arm rests to both front and rear seats and picnic trays.
Remaining in this ownership for just over a year in was sold to D. Davidson Engineering of Melbourne Australia. The present owner purchased the car from Australia approximately ten years ago.
Registration Number: Not UK Registered
Chassis Number: SEV 343
Engine Number: SV 171 E
Dark Green with green leather interior
Engine: V8, pushrod operated, overhead valve, 6,230cc; Gearbox: four speed automatic; Suspension: front, independent coil, rear semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: front, hydraulic and mechanical rear with servo. Right hand drive.
The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II was the last of its series and, indeed, the last production Rolls-Royce to retain a conventional chassis prior to the introduction of the Silver Shadow in 1966. The car had the same basic V8 engine as the Silver Cloud II, although by now all of the earlier problems encountered on the V8 had been smoothed out. Horsepower was boosted by 7 due to higher compression and larger carburettors enabling these cars to attain a top speed of 155mph. The magic 0-60mph time came up to 10.8 seconds, no mean achievement for such a large motor car, and driving was made even easier due to better power steering. The distinguishing feature of the third series cars was a 1.5 inch lower radiator which required a slightly sloping bonnet line, and the introduction of four front headlamps.
Supplied new through H.R. Owen Ltd in November 1963, this Silver Cloud III was originally purchased by Managers & Agents Pty Ltd. of Windlesham, Surrey, for the use of W. Buckland. Finished in Pine Green livery and upholstered in beige leather, its equipment specified on the build sheets included electric windows, radio with electric aerial, and Dunlop whitewall tyres, it would seem from the current specification that other extras were arm rests to both front and rear seats and picnic trays.
Remaining in this ownership for just over a year in was sold to D. Davidson Engineering of Melbourne Australia. The present owner purchased the car from Australia approximately ten years ago.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.