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£137,760

1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Drophead Coupé

United Kingdom • 20 Aug 2016 • Lot 294

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This 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I is a left-hand drive model repatriated to the UK in 1997. It features a H J Mulliner style conversion by Wildae Restorations Ltd, a metallic grey exterior, maroon leather trim, and burr walnut finishes. The car has been driven across America and Canada since its restoration and is reported to be in excellent driving condition with an extensive file of documentation.

Condition

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The car has undergone a H J Mulliner style conversion, extensive restoration, and has been driven across America and Canada. It is described as driving with no known faults, suggesting good mechanical condition. The finish in metallic grey with maroon leather trim and burr walnut dashboard indicates a well-maintained or restored interior and exterior. However, without a detailed inspection report, assigning a rating higher than 'Very Good' would be speculative.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

LSNH144

Odometer:

63,643 miles

Reg Number:

379 XUH

RHD/LHD:

LHD

The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud was the core model of the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars range from April 1955 until March 1966.

It replaced the Silver Dawn and was, in turn, replaced by the Silver Shadow.

The J.

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Blatchley design was a major change from the pre-war models and the highly derivative Silver Dawn.

As part of a range rationalisation, the Bentley S1 is also very similar apart from, of course, its radiator grill.

The chassis was a simple steel box section, welded together and very rigid.

Construction retained the traditional split between chassis and body which facilitated the provision of special bodied versions although, in practice, the overwhelming majority of cars were delivered with the standard steel body shell, produced by Pressed Steel, and employing light weight aluminium based alloy for the doors, bonnet and boot lid.

The engine was a 155hp six-cylinder unit with inlet over exhaust valves; twin SU carburettors were added in September 1957 and standard was a four-sp...