Launched in 1962, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III and its Bentley S3 equivalent employed the 6.2 litre aluminium-alloy V8 engine first introduced in the Silver Cloud II although with larger carburettors, new distributor and raised compression ratio. It also came with a four speed GM derived automatic gearbox as standard equipment. Most obvious, among many changes from the preceding models, was the adoption of four headlamp lighting, the absence of sidelights from the wing tops and a slightly lower radiator shell. Inside, there was improved accommodation with separate front seats and increased room for rear passengers. Notable as the last mainstream Rolls-Royce to employ a separate chassis, the Silver Cloud III remained in production until superseded by the unitary-construction Silver Shadow in late 1965. The Cloud represented a supremely elegant design and is often regarded as the last true Rolls-Royce.

This beautifully presented Cloud III was first registered on 3rd February 1964 and is now finished in a two-tone blue over grey coachwork with complementary grey leather trim. The level of maintenance and expense lavished on SFU179 with Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist like Harvey Wash Ltd most recently comes to over £54,000. The paintwork shows little signs of age having clearly been restored and the woodwork is again in very good condition adding to the opulence. The leather seats in both the front and back are supportive and as to be expected, luxurious. Having been stored for a few years by the previous owner, this beautiful Rolls-Royce has been regularly started up and the vendor has also carried this on giving the car the same love it deserves. Supplied with V5C registration document, original handbook, a history file with recent invoices and with only 2,044 standard steel saloons built between 1962 and 1966, it is rare to find such a good example and estimated very reasonably. A car that was well loved by both the owner and his family and fitted with modern seatbelts front and back, this is a fabulously restored and very well cared for example. Consigned by Will Penrose

Lot details
Year: 1964
Make: Rolls-Royce
Model: Silver Cloud III
Registration: DHJ 174B
Chassis No: SFU179
Engine No: 32752839
Odometer: 19,699

* Well maintained older restoration in really lovely condition
* One of the best we have seen having had over £54,000 spent on it