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Description
The current owner purchased the car in 2015 from a specialist dealer in Ulricehamn selling Rolls-Royce and other British classics. The same dealer has also helped the owner over the years with servicing and maintenance.
Finding a left-hand-drive Silver Cloud III is not easy, and finding one originally sold new in Sweden is rarer still, as most were sold in the UK and many in the USA. Today, there are only around 15 examples registered in Sweden.
The current mileage reads 84,617 km. We do not have any documentation to verify the mileage, but one good point is that the engine runs very well and quietly, with none of the lifter ticking that can often be found on higher-mileage cars. The older history is not present, but the car does come with its handbook, wiring diagram, and lubrication and maintenance manual.
The car has been partly repainted at some stage and still presents well today, although the paint has a slightly matt finish in places and would probably benefit from a good polish.
Over the past ten years, the automatic gearbox has been renovated, the wooden trim refurbished, new tyres fitted, and more recently a new fuel pump has been installed. The car has always been kept in good running condition. The interior is in wonderful condition, and the bodywork is solid with no significant rust issues. The underside is also solid with no notable rust problems.
Launched in 1962, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III, together with its Bentley S3 equivalent, used the previous model's 6.2-litre V8, but with larger carburettors, a new distributor and higher compression ratio. A four-speed automatic transmission was standard. The most obvious changes were the new four-headlamp front, removal of the sidelights from the wing tops and a slightly lower radiator shell. Inside, separate front seats and increased rear passenger space improved the comfort even further.
Free history (11)
Technical data
Condition
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Mechanical condition
The car starts easily, with a smooth and stable-running engine and no strange noises. The engine bay is super clean and tidy and looks to have been very well maintained. The gearbox shifts properly and the brakes are super sharp.
The car has always been kept in good running condition and has been driven to a few local Rolls-Royce meetings each year. It is inspection exempt and ready for its next owner to enjoy. The wheels present nicely, with good chrome hubcaps and a good set of tyres. -
Interior condition
The interior is in wonderful condition, with nice blue leather seats that remain soft and show no notable damage. This also extends to the leather door cards and interior panels.
The wooden trim throughout is in great condition, with a lovely high-gloss finish, including the fold-down rear picnic tables and slide-out tray beneath the dashboard, complemented by sparkling chrome details. The dashboard is equally impressive, with nice original gauges and clean, clear instrumentation. The electric windows all work, while the headliner and carpets are also in excellent condition throughout.
The boot space is super clean, complete with the original toolkit, and the surrounding bodywork is solid with no notable rust issues. -
Exterior condition
This is a very presentable car throughout, with good-fitting body panels and no significant rust issues. The underbody is very clean and solid, with no notable rust problems. Paintwork is clean overall but slightly matt in areas where the car has been repainted, mainly around the rear end and bonnet. Ideally, a good polish would improve the finish. The chrome work throughout is bright and shiny, and the car is also fitted with tinted windows.
There is a small paint touch-up on the rear wing edge, a small paint crack on the upper rear wing and a small blister on the front wing — see pictures. -
General condition
These are wonderfully designed cars and true icons of Rolls-Royce craftsmanship, combining elegance, quality and hand-built luxury. This is a car that is ready to be enjoyed directly by its next owner and hopefully cherished for many more years to come.
Please also take the time to read the current owner’s heartfelt comments below, which tell the story of what this special car has meant to him and his wife.
MOT (tech. insp.)
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1963-02-28 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1963-02-28
Senast godkända besiktning: 2017-03-23
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 11
Owner's comment
Facts about the model
In addition to four-door sedans in normal and LWB, chassis were provided to coachbuilding firms that created their own versions. These could include extended limousines, two-door coupé and convertible versions, or other unique designs. While such customizations were more the rule than the exception in earlier times, with the Silver Cloud model, there was less of this. However, out of the 7,451 units produced, there were still 556 chassis on which special versions were built.
When the Series 3 was introduced for the 1963 model year, the vehicles featured dual headlights.
The Silver Cloud model was eventually replaced by the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow.
Location and viewing Information
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Shaun Major
+46 709-72 40 07
shaun@bilwebauctions.se
Pick up
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Auction information
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