Highlights
- An immensely smart and commendably original example
- One of just 2,044 examples ever made
- Featured in Quentin Wilson’s ‘The Ultimate Classic Cars Book’
- Used to drive Richard E. Grant, Paul McGann and Richard Griffiths to the premiere of ‘Withnail and I’
- Accompanied by an extensive history file
The Appeal
Let’s take a moment to reflect upon how significant the purchase of a new Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III was back in 1965. The £5,500 list price would buy you a sizeable house or ten Minis. It was a seriously expensive motor car, driven by the very wealthiest in the land.
This 1965 example has seen its fair share of action. It was used to drive actors Richard E. Grant, Paul McGann and Richard Griffiths to the premiere of ‘Withnail and I’ at the Leicester Square Odeon in April 1987. The car has also starred prominently in ‘The Ultimate Classic Cars Book’ by legendary motoring writer and presenter Quentin Wilson, a copy of which is included in the sale. Indeed, the Rolls’ extensive service history makes for fascinating reading, with a series of letters and hand-written notes included in the paperwork portfolio.
Provence aside, this is a delightful example of the marque in superb overall condition for its age. For those seeking a storied and highly usable example of this superlative Rolls-Royce, we can heartily recommend this example.
The History and Paperwork
- UK home market RHD example
- Just three former registered keepers
- Exempt from MOT and road tax
- Retains period registration ‘EEL 800C’
- 35,977 miles indicated
- V5C present
- Copy of Quentin Wilson’s ‘The Ultimate Classic Cars Book’
- Silver Cloud III handbook (Volume II)
- Period service portfolio
- Numerous servicing invoices and hand-written correspondence dating back a number of years
The Condition
- Period-correct two-tone paint scheme; no colour change recorded by the DVLA
- Straight, crisp and solid-looking bodywork with well-fitting doors, bonnet and boot lid
- OEM wheels fitted with Milestar Touring SLE tyres
- Badge bar and Lucas auxiliary driving lamps fitted
- Very bright chromework with no heavy pitting apparent in the photographs
- Tasteful grey leather upholstery exhibiting a gentle patina
- Exceedingly smart woodwork throughout the cabin
- Well-presented carpets and headlining with minimal signs of wear and tear
- We understand the cabin electrics to be in good working order
- Smart and original-looking luggage compartment
The Mechanics
- 6.2-litre V8 producing approximately 220 horsepower
- Four-speed automatic gearbox
- Equipped with power steering
- Impeccably presented engine compartment
- Reportedly running and driving very well indeed
- The vendor is unaware of any mechanical issues
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