Highlights

Older respray in very smart and original Regal Red
Complete brake system overhaul
Sympathetically re-connolised leather interior
Refinished woodwork throughout
Featured in Randall & Hopkirk Deceased
Previously owned by Elton John’s management company
Large history file across two box folders

The Appeal

Appropriately finished in Regal Red, a trip in this rather magnificent 1963 Silver Cloud III feels like a chance to get the Royal treatment wherever you go. It was formerly owned by Elton John’s management company, so who knows, it could have transported rock royalty too…

The car has also featured in Randall & Hopkirk Deceased film, so comes with some fascinating talking points. It is in fine condition, the sumptuous interior benefiting from recoloured magnolia leather, and the extensive wood veneers have been refurbished.

Despite being an older restoration, the paintwork is in very good order and accented by bright chrome and a set of recently fitted whitewalls. The mechanicals benefit from a recent brake overhaul.

An extensive history file fills two boxes and includes the original build sheet and handbooks. Despite being MOT exempt, there is a recent MOT from 2022 to add transparency.

The vendor says:

“As you would expect it is a Regal ride leaving admirers smiling and waving.”

History and Paperwork

Registered 1st October 1963
Supplied new by Edwards & Co of Bournemouth
Typed vehicle history summary in photos
Six previous keepers recorded
Due to age of car and DVLA records the total number of keepers may be higher
Current keeper since July 2022
Garage stored by current keeper
Restored in 1990 in original colour
Factory build sheet as shown in photos
Two boxes of history according to the seller
Factory handbooks
Featured in Randall & Hopkirk Deceased film
Previously owned by Elton John’s management company
We are told the car has also featured on TV
VIN SEV91
Last MOT expired March 2023 with advisories to note
Tyre advisories subsequently rectified by fitting four new tyres

The Condition

Older respray in correct Regal Red which remains in very good order
Vendor reports that there are no scrapes or bumps to the paintwork
Bodywork presents well in photos as shown and is available to check
Underside reported to be in good order with one advisory to note on last MOT
Sits on steel wheels with body colour hub caps
Recently fitted with four new whitewall tyres since vendor acquired car
Chromework is bright and reported to be in good condition
Magnolia leather interior presents well with only slight patina of use to note
Woodwork recently refurbished and in good order across extensive surfaces
Retains its original radio although this is untested
Door cards in matching magnolia with well-kept leather
One door card carpet trim has been refinished in silver grey
The vendor intended to complete the carpet trims the same as they show light age
The current keeper intended to add new carpet, and buyer may wish to do this

The Mechanics

6,230cc 220bhp V8 engine
Twin 2in SU carburettors
Automatic transmission
We are told the car is very dry underneath with no obvious oil leaks
Vendor reports slight flutter when running, perhaps caused by crossed-over HT leads
Complete brake system overhaul we are told
Factory tools as shown
Large history file of maintenance

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