Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud SIII 1965
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Ordered new in 1965 by Mme la Comtesse Lucrece de Stephanos, this superb and rare Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Cabriolet Mulliner “Chinese Eyes” was sold by the “Garage de l’Athenee” in Geneva (Switzerland). Amazingly, all the correspondence between Rolls-Royce and Comtesse de Stephanos is included with the impressive history file for this car. Among the options fitted was factory fitted air conditioning system (Frigiking), at the request of the Comtesse. In the file is even a complaint letter that the car was delivered to her without an ashtray!
Mme la Comtesse was so proud and fond of her Rolls-Royce that she kept it until 1987, when a Mr Douglas Bell of St. Albans (UK). The mileage was 42,886 kms. The car now in the UK, Mr Bell decided to have fitted a new milometer in miles to replace the original Kilometres one.
In late 1989, Mr and Mrs Smith, residing both in London and Los Angeles acquired the Rolls-Royce, as one of their London cars. They commissioned a full restoration, spending over £125,000, which was a considerable amount in 1989.
In 1995, at 23,000 miles, they decided to sell the car. Mr. PJ Fisher, a prominent Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist, managed the sale and the car was completely recomissioned during this period, assuring the new owner, a Mr. Steinemann from Switzerland was completely satisfied with his new purchase.
During his ownership, Mr Steinemann, a keen Rolls-Royce and Bentley collector, enjoyed participating in many classic rallies with his beautiful car.
Then in 2010, Mr Stinner, also from Switzerland bought the car and had it registered with the FSVA (Federation Suisse des Vehicules Anciens), a division of the FIVA. In 2011, he entered the car in to one of the most prestigious Concours D’Elegance in the world, the Villa D’Estee, where the car certainly made an impact.
Now, with only 5 owners and 64,000miles from new, this is the rare opportunity to acquire one of the most beautiful Rolls-Royce ever made, with only 20 examples ever made in LHD. The last of the really hand build Rolls-Royce.
Bespoke financial arrangements are available to assist in the purchase of this car.
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud SIII is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Chiswick by Landmark Car Company for Not priced.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : Silver Cloud SIII Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1965 Sub type : Coupé Location : Chiswick Vehicle Registration : Undefined
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About Rolls-Royce
Well, ladies and gentlemen, today we're diving into the illustrious history of a brand that has always embodied the very essence of British luxury and craftsmanship - Rolls-Royce.Our story begins at the turn of the 20th century when two visionaries, Charles Rolls and Henry Royce, decided to join forces. In 1904, the very first Rolls-Royce was born, the Rolls-Royce 10 hp. It was a modest start for a company that would go on to redefine automotive excellence.
But it wasn't until 1907 that Rolls-Royce truly made its mark with the introduction of the Silver Ghost. It was hailed as the "Best Car in the World" and set the gold standard for luxury motoring. With its whisper-quiet engine and exquisite craftsmanship, it was a statement of opulence and refinement.
The 1920s brought us the Rolls-Royce Phantom I, an icon of its time. It was the first Rolls-Royce to feature a 6-cylinder engine and set the stage for the legendary Phantom line. This was the era when the Maharajas of India commissioned custom-bodied Rolls-Royces that were nothing short of automotive palaces.
Fast forward to the post-war years, and we have the Silver Cloud, a symbol of post-war British optimism. The Silver Cloud was elegance personified, with its flowing lines and handcrafted interiors. It was the choice of royalty, celebrities, and captains of industry.
But if we're talking about the epitome of Rolls-Royce luxury, it's the Rolls-Royce Phantom VI, which graced us with its presence from 1968 to 1991. This was a car that made the statement that "if you have to ask the price, you can't afford it." Customization was the name of the game, and the Phantom VI was a canvas for the world's wealthiest to express their unique tastes.
Now, it's impossible to discuss Rolls-Royce without mentioning the Rolls-Royce Corniche. Produced from 1971 to 1995, it was a convertible and coupe version of the Silver Shadow. The Corniche was the quintessential grand tourer, a car for those who wished to traverse continents in absolute luxury.
But, alas, even the mightiest must face their decline, and Rolls-Royce was no exception. The company went through financial turmoil in the 1970s and 80s, leading to the takeover by Vickers plc. Then came the controversial BMW and Volkswagen ownership period, which divided enthusiasts.
Rolls-Royce regained its footing under BMW ownership, and the new millennium brought us the Rolls-Royce Phantom VII, a return to the company's roots of uncompromising luxury. The Phantom VII was a testament to British engineering and craftsmanship.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, brings us to today. Rolls-Royce continues to produce some of the most opulent, bespoke vehicles on the planet, a symbol of British imperiousness that has not waned with time. The spirit of Sir Henry Royce and Charles Rolls lives on in every car that bears the Spirit of Ecstasy, a testament to the enduring legacy of British automotive excellence.