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£24,286 (Est: £17,460 - £26,190)

1957 ROLLS-ROYCE Silvercloud

France • 23 Mar 2026 • Lot 40

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I, a French market car, has been with the same family for nearly 39 years and retains its original mechanical gearbox. While the upholstery shows wear, the woodwork remains in good condition, though brake hoses require replacement.

Condition

6

The car's upholstery shows a 'marked patina of age,' and brake hoses need replacement, indicating moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning. However, the woodwork is in beautiful condition, suggesting that it is still in good shape for its age.

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Manual

Transmission:

SED 37

Chassis No:

Odometer:

1,183 miles

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1957 ROLLS-ROYCE Silvercloud
- French registration
- Serial number: SED 37
- Engine number: SD 243
Extremely rare mechanical gearbox
- 6-cylinder in-line engine
- 2nd hand
Introduced in 1955 as the successor to the Silver Dawn, the Silver Cloud marks a major milestone in the history of Rolls-Royce Limited.

More modern in its lines, more imposing in its presence, it embodies the pinnacle of post-war British luxury.

Produced until 1959 in its first series (Silver Cloud I), it is powered by the sturdy 4,887 cm³ in-line six-cylinder engine, renowned for its remarkable smoothness and silent running, qualities inseparable from the Rolls-Royce experience.

With its separate chassis and steel body, the Silver Cloud I seduces with its elegant silhouette.

On board, refinement is absolute: precious woodwork, selected leathers and handcrafted assembly bear witness to an expertise where nothing is left to chance.
The example shown, chassis SED37, is a Silver Cloud I equipped with a 4.9-liter si...