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1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
United Kingdom • 22 Jul 2023 • Lot 207
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AI Listing Summary
This 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II boasts a 6.2 liter V8 engine and a rich history, including ownership by Christopher Leefe, author of the Rolls-Royce Alpine Compendium. It features comprehensive restoration work from 2007, an extensive history file, factory build sheets, and original owner's manual, with upgrades including electronic ignition and a stainless steel exhaust.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in very good condition overall, with the bulk of restoration work carried out 16 years ago to a high standard. The interior appears to be original with a nice patina. The paintwork has a good shine and the two-tone color scheme suits it perfectly. It has been upgraded with electronic ignition and a stainless steel exhaust. A new battery was fitted in September 2022. Some minor reconditioning might be needed to bring it to excellent condition.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
SYD342
Odometer:
19,971 miles
Reg Number:
321 HYU
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The release of the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud and Bentley ‘S’ series in 1955 was surely one of the main reasons behind the demise of most of the few remaining coachbuilders still producing bodies for Rolls-Royce and Bentley chassis.
The Silver Cloud with a beautifully proportioned body, was a car which looked so ‘right’ that there was little incentive for customers to order bespoke coachwork, and therefore soon afterwards both Freestone & Webb and Hooper ceased coachbuilding.
The Silver Cloud II was introduced in 1959 replacing the Silver Cloud I.
Little changed externally but it featured the 6.2 litre V8 engine.
Performance was greatly improved and the top speed was now raised to 114mph.
The main improvements though were in acceleration and torque.
Power steering became standard and electrically operated windows were now available as an option.
This Silver Cloud II had led quite an interesting life.
It was owned by Christopher Leefe between 1974-2008 , who is best known as the a...
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