£26,136 (Est: £19,000 - £24,000)
1959 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER CLOUD I
United Kingdom • 1 Feb 2026 • Lot 676
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I from 1959 boasts low mileage (40,383) and a well-documented history with only 4 former keepers. Recent investments between 2005-2010 include nearly £47,000 spent on restoration, making it a mechanically sound example.
Condition
7
The car has had considerable investment in coachwork and mechanical restoration, suggesting it's been well-maintained. The presence of maintenance receipts and a handwritten notebook detailing owner maintenance further supports this. However, the car is still a classic and likely has some wear visible in paint, interior, or wheels, with possible small dents or curb marks. Therefore, it requires minor reconditioning.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
SNH238
Chassis No:
Odometer:
40,383 miles
HCF 18
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
This Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I has had only 4 registered former keepers, and its odometer displays 40,383 miles.
Equipped from new with power steering, and finished in Shell Grey paintwork with red upholstery, SNH 238 was originally sold by HR Owen Ltd on 29th June 1959 to a buyer in Suffolk, and first registered a few days later on 1st July.
Considerable investment was made during the years 2005 to 2010.
Maintenance receipts show that nearly £47,000 was spent on coachwork and mechanical restoration in 2006, followed by multiple four-figure bills in the years that followed, including refurbishment of the cylinder head.
A handwritten notebook recording owner maintenance and mileage for this period is also present.
Paperwork includes photocopies of the car's original order reference sheet, including batch number and chassis specification, etc.
It also comes with an original workshop manual, various old MoT certificates, tax discs, previous and current V5C, and various original own...
Points of note
£1,100
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£24,286
Median Price (Since 2020)
£241,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jan 04 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
39,882 miles
Registration Date
1959-07-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jan 05 2022 with 39,882 miles
Passed
On Mar 02 2012 with 38,381 miles
Passed
On Mar 22 2011 with 38,058 miles
Passed
On Mar 04 2010 with 37,462 miles
Passed
On Mar 25 2009 with 36,532 miles
Failed
On Mar 12 2009 with 36,495 miles
There were 4 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- (Dangerous) Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Passed
On Jan 31 2008 with 36,177 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- brake fluid resevoir pipe slightly perished
Passed
On Dec 14 2006 with 35,339 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Jan 11 2006 with 34,020 miles
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