1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III

Lot Number: 972

1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III

Understated and discrete they may be but this attractively hued Cloud III certainly makes a statement.

  • GUIDE PRICE: £28,000 - £32,000

+ buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) on the first £300,000 of the hammer and 10% plus VAT (12% incl VAT) thereafter

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LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 7th December, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Silver Mink over Garnet

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    HVK 481C

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    55283 Miles

SUMMARY

Understated and discrete they may be but this attractively hued Cloud III certainly makes a statement.

DESCRIPTION

  • 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
  • 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
  • From the last year of production, this impressive Cloud III is finished in Silver Mink over Garnet with a classic RR interior in soft grey hides complemented by figured Walnut on the dashboard, door cappings, rear picnic tables and vanity mirror surrounds
  • Originally supplied new by Jack Barclays and some years later was exported to the United States. The car was subsequently reimported by our vendor in 2016 and has been carefully recommissioned during his ownership
  • We understand that it continues to run well and is supplied with its handbooks, some recent invoices, its V5C and the current MOT
  • 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'

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
972
Make
ROLLS ROYCE
Model
SILVER CLOUD III
Registration Number
HVK 481C
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Chassis Number
SJR163
Engine Number
SR81J
Transmission
Automatic
Body Colour
Silver Mink over Garnet

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For further information regarding this lot please contact Gary.

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About the Seller Rating


A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 8th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 9th December between 9am and 1pm.

Our transport partner, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.

Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the WEC by 1pm on Monday 9th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £175 plus VAT for a standard size vehicle or £275 plus VAT for a large vehicle (transit van/campervan etc.). Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.

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