Highlights

Presents a fantastic opportunity for weddings, and promotional use
Incredibly eye-catching and rare in today’s market
Offered in excellent condition for its age, with previous restoration work to note
Enjoyed by just 6 former keepers, with a mere 47k on the clock
Served as a dependable wedding car for the last 30 years

The Appeal

Introduced in 1955 as the successor to the Silver Dawn, the Silver Cloud marked a key shift in design for Rolls-Royce, and would swiftly become the marque’s flagship vehicle. Made popular throughout the swinging sixties, these luxurious motors would earn their place amongst Rolls-Royce’s most successful creations, and remain a shining example of British luxury to this day.

This particular example is a prime showcase of the model’s lasting popularity, having proudly served as a wedding car for the last 30 years, producing many happy memories along the way. The vehicle has also been incredibly well cared for and continues to offer a very lavish, and well-preserved interior, along with excellent bodywork, and dependable mechanics.

Now offered with just 6 former keepers and 47k on the clock, this presents a fantastic opportunity to secure a tidy collection piece or an exquisite business asset.

The History and Paperwork

First registered on the 31st of May, 1957
Registered as a historic vehicle, therefore tax & MOT exempt
Offered with just 6 former recorded keepers, and 47,738 displayed miles
Acquired by the current keeper in 2007, having known of the vehicle since 1990
Used as a wedding car for the last 30 years, and affectionately named “Henry”
Includes minimal history, although the current keeper informs us of regular servicing by a Jack Barclays trained, Rolls-Royce mechanic
Comes with a selection of previous MOT certificates, seemingly in support of the low mileage figure displayed today, with a 1990 MOT noting around 16,000 miles
Ready to be enjoyed by the lucky new keeper, with the current V5C at hand

The Condition

Presented with a delightful combination of crisp white paintwork, shining brightwork, and a very comfortable, tan leather interior
Previously restored, with fresh paintwork, and a new offside sill
Offered with an excellent interior condition, with only very light signs of use and age
Impressively retains the original head-lining, reflecting excellent preservation
Showcases a great exterior condition, with plenty of shine to be admired, and only the expected minor blemishes to observe

The Mechanics

Powered by a 4.9L straight-six, with a four-speed automatic gearbox
Runs and performs brilliantly, with only a slight power steering fluid drip to note
Reportedly proven to be very reliable for its age, offering dependable motoring
The current keeper informs us of regular servicing by a Jack Barclays trained, Rolls-Royce mechanic
Previously fitted with a new starter motor in 2018, and a new head gasket in 2014
Ready to be enjoyed, offering plenty more miles ahead

Summary

The Silver Cloud remains one of Rolls-Royce’s most iconic creations, presenting a fantastic opportunity for collectors, and businesses on the search for a superb showcase of British luxury. This particular example appears to have been very well preserved throughout its life, with numerous original components to show, along with a previously restored exterior, great mechanical health, and a fantastic interior.

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