Highlights

Handsome Silver Mink over Garnet with grey leather interior
Very well kept car in good mechanical order
Reported to be one of only 547 right-hand drive examples manufactured
Only 55,600 miles from new
Carefully recommissioned in 2016 by previous keeper
Dry stored since 2019 so few miles since work completed

The Appeal

Subsequent Rolls-Royces may have got more sophisticated and certainly more numerous, but have they got better? Looking at this gorgeous Silver Cloud III we’re really not sure.

It helps that it is finished in one of the best colour schemes for these final quad-headlamped cars: Silver Mink over Garnet. Inside there is a smart grey leather interior with extensive walnut trimmings.

This is an original UK market RHD car - believed to be one of only 547 - and was first supplied by London dealer Jack Barclay. After spending time in the USA, it returned to the UK in 2016 when the previous keeper began an extensive renovation. Since 2019 it has been in dry storage and therefore little used since that investment was applied. The interior shows some light patination while the bodywork and paintwork present at a high level.

The car is said to be in good mechanical condition and to start and run well; due to the long-term storage, the vendor advises that the brakes would benefit from a checkover. Once done the buyer gets a car that is is as rewarding to look at as it surely will be to drive.

The History and Paperwork

Registered in 1965
Originally supplied by Jack Barclay
Exported to the United States and reimported in 2016
Re-registerd in the UK in October 2017 following restoration
Two registered UK keepers since returning to the UK
Supplied with original owner's handbook, some receipts, and logbook
Comes with its V5C
Chassis number SJR163
Dry stored since 2019 so vendor recommends some checks and recommissioning
We are told this car is one of 547 RHD Silver Cloud IIIs built
Vendor advises that the displayed mileage is genuine
Showing under 55,300 miles in photos
Last MOT expired in October 2020 with 54,790 miles on test and no advisories

The Condition

Handsome Silver Mink over Garnet paintwork in very good order
Some light marks to note but not immediate visible
These include a few marks and light stone chips
Car was recommissioned in 2016 by previous keeper and little used since
Vendor describes the bodywork as rust-free with clean and tidy underside
He also says the paintwork is in good condition with no major rust issues or damages, only age-related marks
Bright chromework all around the car with no obvious tarnish or deterioration
Fitted with steel wheels with body colour trim and whitewall tyres
Lights and glasswork present well with no reported damage
Grey leather interior is well preserved with some light wear as shown
Patination to seats is not significant and could likely be easily improve
Extensive well kept walnut veneers including picnic tables, doors and dashboard
Dash and dials are in good working condition
No reported electric, lighting or switchgear faults

The Mechanics

6.2L 225bhp V8 Rolls-Royce engine
3spd automatic gearbox with column shift
Engine is described as quiet and smooth
We are told that the car starts and runs well
Vendor describes the suspension and other components as in good condition
We are told that the brakes may need attention due to storage, as they feel slightly spongy
No other reported running or driving issues
Some history with vendor confirming low displayed mileage

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