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- The CCA Summer Sale 2022
- 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I
Lot Number: 510
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I
Elegant Cloud 1 with celebrity provenance in need of some light recommissioning.
- Sold for: £25,313
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 18th June, 2022 at 11.00am BST at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Shell over Tudor Grey with red coac -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
893 XUE -
ODOMETER READING
18825 Miles
SUMMARY
Elegant Cloud 1 with celebrity provenance in need of some light recommissioning.
DESCRIPTION
- Dating from March 1959, this Cloud I is an early 'H-Series'
- Subject of an older restoration, the car has been off the road since late 2014
- It's finished in Shell over Tudor Grey with a red coachline and Sky Blue leather
- Most recent invoice is from Wilton-Morgan in Berks for a service, general maintenance and a health check. It totalled £1,195 and the mileage appears to have been 18,578 at that point (September 2013)
- 893 XUE is understood to have featured in the 2015 American action comedy film Mortdecai starring Johnny Depp, Gwyneth Paltrow and Ewan Mc Gregor filmed in 2014
Viewing is highly recommended and vehicles will be available for viewing at the venue on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th June between 10am and 5pm, and then from 9am on Saturday 18th ahead of the auction which begins at 10.30am.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 510
- Make
- ROLLS-ROYCE
- Model
- SILVER CLOUD
- Registration Number
- 893 XUE
- Chassis Number
- SMH9
- Transmission
- Auto
- Body Colour
- Shell over Tudor Grey with red coac
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Rob Hubbard
- Managing Director & Principal Auctioneer
- 07775 511825
- rob@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Rob.
CONTACTSCORE:
61 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Older restored example which still presents well
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Original interior with good conditon leather seats
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Not been used since 2013, engine does turn by hand
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Untested. Was working well when last used in 2013.
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
Untested. Was running and driving well when last used in 2013.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Vehicle History
Remarks
Purchased by the deceased vendor in 2011
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 19th June between 10am and 3pm and Monday 20th June between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partners, 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 20th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
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