Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud SIII III Continental Drophead Coupe (LHD) 6250cc 1965
General description :
Extensive body and trim restoration works completed
Formerly owned by CEO of Cartier
Complete photographic record of restoration works
The ultimate post war drop-head
1 of 52 LHD cars built
One of the best available – early viewing recommended to avoid disappointment
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Continental Drophead Coupe H.J.Mulliner Park Ward (LHD)
Finished in flawless Rolls-Royce Midnight Blue coachwork with London Tan hide, new Royal Blue Wilton carpets throughout, piped in matching Tan. Brand new Blue mohair soft top with the correct wool headlining, Tan hood bag to match main hide and hand painted single coach lines on the wheel trims finish off this special car.
Supplied new via agents Rolls-Royce INC New York in LHD form, dispatched by H.J.Mulliner Park Ward London Coachworks 27th July 1965. Specially ordered with flared arches and chrome strips which emphasises the iconic wing line of this body design by Vilhelm Koren. Additional options included electric windows M.P.H speedo, Sundym glass through out, electric aerial and power soft top.
Fast forward to 2006 the car was acquired by its long term German owner who during his 14 years of ownership fully restored #LCSC81B. The body was stripped back to bare metal and extensive restoration works carried out to the coachwork – all of these works were fully documented and photographed on file. In addition the engine also underwent a complete rebuild and befitted with new pistons, bearings and crankshaft to name a few of the new parts. since completion the car has traveled just over 5700 miles – just run in for its new owner.
Acquired by DD Classics December 2020 and over the course of the next 12 months this car has benefited with over £70,000 works which have been fully documented and including the following:
Coach work stripped back and painted RR Midnight Blue to perfection.
All chrome removed removed and chromed to perfection.
Chrome body mouldings removed and straightened to perfection
Wheel trims removed polish with new wheel embellishers, painted body colour and hand coach lined to match main hide.
All wood work removed, re veneered to perfection.
Hood frame removed and painted body colour.
Complete new hood hand made including all three parts, outer mohair, inner padding and correct wool headlining.
Complete interior removed and re-trimmed in London Tan with new Wilton carpets – only the best hides were used.
Must be one of the best available and history to match, this is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a factory LHD RR Continental Drophead.
Now available for viewing at the DD Classics Dealership in London, please call for more information.
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud SIII III Continental Drophead Coupe (LHD) 6250cc is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Surrey by DD Classics for £329950.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : Silver Cloud SIII Model Version : III Continental Drophead Coupe (LHD) 6250cc Engine size : 6.3 Model Year : 1965 Sub type : Coupé Location : Surrey Vehicle Registration : Undefined
329950 £
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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.