1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III

• SEV 267 is an E-Series Silver Cloud III that dates from 25/11/1963
• Now finished in Deep Royal Blue with Magnolia hide
• Subject of a four-year restoration to the highest of standards by one of the UK’s most talented restorers
• Fastidious attention to detail throughout. Lots of nice touches
• Mechanically fully rebuilt - superb engine bay. Accompanied by a comprehensive photographic record of the rebuild and copies of the factory build-sheets
• The original registration number OYM 226A remains assigned to the Rolls Royce
• Understated and discrete they may be but Silver Cloud IIIs certainly make a statement

NB: This stunning Silver Cloud was sold at our last sale however due to an unexpected change in the purchasers personal circumstances we are delighted to be able to offer once again.

Launched in 1962, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III and its Bentley S3 equivalent employed the 6.2-litre V8 engine introduced on the 'Cloud II/S2 - though with larger carburettors, new distributor and raised compression ratio - and came with a four-speed GM-derived automatic transmission as standard equipment. Most obvious among many changes from the preceding models was the adoption of four-headlamp lighting, the absence of sidelights from the wing tops, and a slightly lower radiator shell. Inside there was improved accommodation with separate front seats and increased room for rear passengers. Notable as the last mainstream Rolls-Royce to employ a separate chassis, the Silver Cloud III proved immensely successful both at home and abroad, remaining in production until the autumn of 1965.  

Despatched on 25 November 1963 in nondescript red, this exceptional Rolls Royce Cloud III is now finished in much more pleasing Deep Royal Blue with full Magnolia Hide piped Blue, an inspired choice giving a regal feeling to this most imposing motor vehicle. Purchased some years ago as a total project and in much need of love and attention, the services of Peter Rose, of ‘Classic Restoration’ an independent Rolls Royce specialist, were employed to bring this particular Rolls-Royce up to its current level. Many restorers would have walked away, such was the condition, but thankfully Peter and our vendor ploughed on, returning the Cloud to the road after a comprehensive and painstaking rebuild over a four-year period, a true labour of love that would be beyond many talented craftsmen. Having worked together over many years on similar projects, the relationship once again bore fruit resulting in a triumphant Concours win at the Rolls-Royce National Rally in 2012. We are informed that the parts alone for this stunning Cloud III amounted to in excess of £50,000, therefore with labour costs and the donor vehicle a considerable sum of money was very clearly devoured during the project. Every nut, bolt, washer and screw has received attention, the body totally restored, the engine and gearbox have been rebuilt and fully detailed and the final drive totally refurbished.

The interior of this venerable Silver Cloud is simply remarkable. The Burr Walnut dashboard appears flawless, there are marquetry panels inset into the Walnut door cards and the door caps have solid silver ‘RR’ inlays created specifically for the Cloud in the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham. Even the more modern Satellite Navigation system is discreetly hidden away so as not to give the game away.

Accompanied by a comprehensive photographic record of the rebuild and copies of the factory build sheets, this magnificent Cloud III is ready once again to discretely whisk its lucky owners and their guests in amazing comfort to their destination and to arrive in the style normally reserved for what was, at the time, ‘The Best Car in the World’.