Highlights

Rare electric factory steel sunroof
Regal Red exterior with beige interior
Part of a substantial collection since 2005
Just three former registered keepers

The Appeal

If you had money to spend in the mid-'60s, a Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III with coachbuilt Fixed Head Coupé bodywork by Mulliner Park Ward was just about the finest car you could get your hands on. These Silver Clouds were painstakingly hand-built, using only the best materials, with swathes of Connolly leather and walnut woodwork enveloping the spacious cabin. Six decades on, this car is no less impressive. In fact, it stands out even more against the sea of homogenous SUVs that plague our roads today.

This 1965 example simply stuns in Regal Red over a beige exterior. It's also complete with a rare electric factory steel sunroof. Having been part of a substantial collection since 2005, the Rolls has been well-preserved and maintained, making it a worthy consideration for any classic car enthusiast or collector.

History and Paperwork

UK home market RHD car delivered new in 1965
Chassis number CSC83B
Three former registered keepers
Part of a substantial collection since 2005
Exempt from road tax and MOT
5,034 miles indicated (unwarranted), likely to be 105,034 miles.

The Condition

Regal Red paintwork presents very well overall
Smart brightwork, glass and badges
Beige leather upholstery showing only gentle signs of use
Very good woodwork throughout the cabin
Factory steel sunroof reportedly in good working order
Clean, well-presented chassis, which can be studied in the photographs

These MPW Coupés are imposing cars. That was all part of the design. It shouts peerless quality and supreme opulence from every angle. As the photographs show, this car comes to market presented very well indeed, showing very few signs of wear despite its considerable age. Clearly, a great deal has been invested in its preservation over the years.

The Mechanics

6.2-litre aluminium alloy V8
Four-speed automatic gearbox (GM Hydramatic)
Well-presented and original-looking engine compartment

Despite their considerable size and a design that clearly prioritises luxury over performance, these V8-engined Silver Cloud IIIs are surprisingly spritely out on the open road. Their 6.2-litre (6,230cc) aluminium-alloy V8 engine features a higher compression ratio and larger carburettors than the Silver Cloud II, meaning the engine delivered approximately 210-220 bhp, allowing for a top speed of around 115 mph.

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