Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud SIII III Continental Flying Spur (RHD) 6.2L 1965
General description :
A stunning, excellently restored Cloud III Flying Spur
1 of only 52 cars ever built
Finished in gleaming Masons Black with Beige Vaumol hide
Elegantly fitted modern air-conditioning system
Complete original tools and handbook
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Continental Flying Spur (RHD)
In 1963 the third iteration of the classic Silver Cloud was introduced. With slightly altered exterior dimensions and a remodelled interior, Rolls Royce managed to shave over 100 KG off its total weight. Other improvements to the engine were made, including fitting 2-inch (51 mm) SU carburettors in place of the 1¾ inch units used on the Series II Silver Cloud. Rolls Royce indicated there had been a nearly 7% improvement to the engines overall power output. Owing to its updated looks and improved mechanicals, Cloud IIIs are already widely considered the most desirable and valuable variant within Cloud production.
The introduction of the Cloud III also finally saw Continentals offered for the first time as a Rolls-Royce instead of just Bentley S-Series cars. 5 standard body-styles were offered, the Flying Spur, the Mulliner Park Ward Drophead and Coupe, the James Young Sports Saloon and the James Young 2-door. Just 52 Cloud III Flying Spurs were ever built making them one of the rarest of all Continentals.
As before, the Continental variant came with higher compression for better performance, a shorter radiator profile, upgraded braking, a higher rear axle ratio and of course lightweight aluminium coachwork. This makes for a truly impressive grand tourer which is not only comfortable but effortless fast, even today, effortless to drive and incredibly useable and being a 4 door just adds to its practicality.
The car we proudly present to you today is a particularly stunning example of one of Rolls-Royce’s finest hours presented with gleaming Masons Black coachwork over Beige Vaumol leather interior. It was supplied new in September 1965, making it one of the last Cloud III Continentals built. The Rolls has been tastefully equipped with several extra creature comforts including modern air-conditioning, further enhancing the car’s useability, as well as rear picnic tables, finished in walnut with a chrome bezel. It is accompanied by wonderful documentation, including invoices for the extensive restoration works and servicing carried out through the years.
Truly the ultimate gentleman’s express of the 1960s, this Silver Cloud III Flying Spur is just waiting to consume continents and waft down to the Cote D’Azur or even swan about the West End. This is truly among the finest examples extant of one of the rarest Rolls-Royces ever built and one which represents astonishing value for money, considering its rarity, beauty and driveability.
Now available for viewing at the DD Classics Dealership in London, please call 0208 878 33 55 to book an appointment.
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud SIII III Continental Flying Spur (RHD) 6.2L is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Surrey by DD Classics for £179950.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : Silver Cloud SIII Model Version : III Continental Flying Spur (RHD) 6.2L Engine size : 6.2 Model Year : 1965 Sub type : Sedan Location : Surrey Vehicle Registration : Undefined
179950 £
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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.