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£90,896

1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Continental Coupe

United States • 4 Jun 2023

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This 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Continental Coupe, with coachwork by H.J. Mulliner, was originally delivered to New York City. Finished in dark green with a natural leather interior, it features a Continental chassis plate and various amenities; however, after long-term static display, mechanical recommissioning is advised.

Condition

5

The car is described as previously restored and has been on static display for a decade, suggesting it requires mechanical recommissioning. While stylish and rare, its long-term storage implies potential mechanical issues. The listing also indicates some undocumented history.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

LCSC57B

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

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 *The most refined and exclusive Silver Cloud variant *An Icon of 1960s British design *Delivered new to New York City *Documented by copies of its factory build records THE ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD 'The size and grandeur of the car...

deceive one about the performance which would do justice to many a car of more sporting pretensions.

The finish, both in detail and the broader sense of equipment and trim, is superb.' - Motor magazine on the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III.

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 ...