Known history with Johnny Tillotson, a 1960's Country & Western music star
Recently underwent a £1,000 service
Housed in a heated warehouse for the past 15 years
MOT valid until December 2025 with no advisories
The Appeal
Remodelled, re-energised and modernised, the 3rd iteration of the Silver Cloud would mark the ultimate development of Crewe's flagship for the era, and arguably the last truly traditional Rolls-Royce to their pre-war blueprint. Unlike the simplified, straighter cars that followed, John P. Blatchley gave the Cloud a curvy, distinguished and tall persona that felt distinctly traditional and regal.
Needless to say, the 2,044 Silver Cloud IIIs built have lessened in number since '66, and they've become a very desirable classic - especially as many of them have fine stories behind them. This palatial example, for instance, was reportedly used by the legendary Johnny Tillotson (of Poetry in Motion fame) on his UK tours, and since then has lived a charmed life. Since 1989, it's been with the same family, who have clearly cosseted it despite covering only 2,000 miles since 2005.
Solid, handsome, and beautifully presented, this Silver Cloud ticks all the boxes. image.png4.59 MB
The History and Paperwork
First registered in 1963
V5 indicates one other previous registered keeper - Mr. F Colson of Sutton Coldfield
Family owned since 1989
Reported to have been used by Johnny Tillotson during his UK tours
Only 2,000 miles since 2005, although regularly serviced and yearly MOT
MOT valid until December 2025 with no advisories
Regularly serviced
£1,000 just spent on service at 98,500 miles, including replacement points, plugs, distributor cap, and full oil & filter change
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