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c.1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud – Entered from the Alyth Collection

United Kingdom • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 84

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, part of the Alyth Collection, is offered without reserve after decades in storage. Presented in poor condition, it's suitable for either a major restoration project or as a source of spare parts.

Condition

2

The car is described as being in 'project form' and in need of either complete restoration or use as a donor car. It has been stored for over 30 years, and its history is unknown. The description mentions that it arrived at 'such a condition', implying significant deterioration. This all points to extensive cosmetic damage and/or mechanical issues that compromise safety and functionality.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

23,621 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

Launched in April, 1955, the Silver Cloud was based on a completely new closed box-section frame that was reputedly fifty per cent.

stiffer than that of the outgoing Silver Dawn.

The newcomer's elegant Standard Steel Saloon body was penned by in-house designer John Polwhele Blatchley, the proportions of which belied its considerable overall length of 17ft.

8in.

Though the retention of a separate chassis allowed for the production of bespoke coachwork, all but 157 of the 2,360 Cloud Is produced featured the in-house offering.

Powered by an alloy-headed, 4,887cc straight-six engine mated to four-speed automatic transmission, the model utilised servo-assisted drum brakes all-round.

The suspension was independent with coil springs at the front and featured a live axle hung on semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear.

Changes introduced in 1956 included the incorporation of twin brake master cylinders and the options of power steering and air conditioning.

A test by The Motor magazine...