Highlights

Only three registered keepers from new
Previous keeper since 1985 and seller since 2020
Well presented in classic Sable over Sand color scheme
One of 972 RHD standard steel sedans built
Regular servicing, repeated brake work and a replacement exhaust
Large history file of MOTs, invoices and RREC chassis card copies

The Appeal

The 1962 to 1966 Silver Cloud III was the last and perhaps the most illustrious of a long line of fully hand-built, body-on-chassis Rolls-Royce cars before the 'owner driver' era of the unitary body Silver-Shadow. Enthusiasts know that they are a clever buy, offering the traditional style and build of the earlier cars with the usability and drivability of the later ones.

This rather magnificent Sable-over-Sand 1965 car has had just three registered keepers in its 61 years. The previous keeper bought it in 1985 and covered just 4,500 miles before passing it to the seller in 2020. We're told that during these 35 years it was regularly serviced with repeated attention to the brakes and a new exhaust system. The history file is extensive and includes copies of the original factory records.

The car presents well in photos, with just a few cosmetic points to note to the paintwork and some light age to the lovely beige leather interior. We are told that the lower body was repainted in 2011 in the same color, while the leather received a light Connolly redress around seven years ago.

A very handsome and nicely presented example of these very usable classic Rolls.

Key Information

Mileage: 91,310 miles indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MoT: exempt
Technical specs: 6,230cc V8 petrol engine with four-speed automatic transmission
Paperwork: V5, two previous registration documents, invoices from 1996, old MoT certificates from 1985, RREC chassis card copies and first bill of sale

The Detail

Chassis number SJR307 and engine number SR153J
Supplied new by Jack Barclay Ltd and first registered in February 1965 as DG 385
Acquired by the second keeper in April 1981, when DXJ 427C was assigned
Acquired by the previous keeper in September 1985
Acquired by the seller in 2020
Finished in Sable over Sand metallic with generally well kept paintwork
Lower body repainted in 2011 in the same color
Some age to note to paintwork such as edge chips and scratch to wing
Age to note to B posts as shown in photos
Sits on steel wheels with white banded Cooper tires
Chromework is smart with some light marks to note in photos
Beige leather interior treated with a light Connolly redress around seven years ago
Walnut veneered woodwork requires polishing
Interior is in good order with light age to door cards and headlining
Fitted with period radio
Equipped with electric windows and Marcell parking lights
Regularly serviced by previous keeper with invoices on file in photos
Brakes have been gone through several times we are told
Replacement exhaust system fitted
Factory tool kit

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