Vehicle Description
The Silver Cloud II was introduced in 1959 replacing the Silver
Cloud I. Little changed externally but it now had a 6.2 litre, V8
engine which pushed the weight to 2.11 tonnes. Performance,
however, was greatly improved and top speed was now raised to
114mph. The main improvements though were in acceleration and
torque. Power steering became standard and electrically operated
windows were now available as an option. The basic architecture of
the Silver Cloud II did not change between 1959 and 1963 but there
were numerous minor changes implemented, notable among them a
succession of improvements to the ventilation system. Interior
changes in 1961 included the adoption of blue instrument lighting,
the introduction of a combined indicator/headlamp flasher switch
and of a handbrake warming light. This Silver Cloud II was
originally registered on 15th June 1961 and has only had two
previous keepers throughout its 63,530 miles. The condition of this
Rolls-Royce is superb and has to be seen to be fully appreciated.
The tasteful two-tone sand & sable paintwork is excellent and the
spacious interior with armchair like seating is superb. Chromework
is in plentiful supply, aesthetically this Silver Cloud is
beautiful and in wonderful condition. The 6230cc V8 engine runs
exceedingly well and the automatic transmission operated exactly as
it should on our demonstration. Being sold as part of a deceased
estate this highly cherished Silver Cloud II is registered on the
original number and is supplied with a V5C registration document
together with some significant invoices from Specialist Cars (South
West) Ltd, surely the best example available anywhere today. For
sale by auction on Saturday 23 September 2017 with Historics at
Brooklands, Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit, Weybridge, Surrey,
Call 01753 639170
