To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Arizona
event, 17 - 18 January 2019.
Estimate:
$65,000 - $85,000
- One of 2,238 Silver Clouds produced from 1955-1959
- Equipped with air conditioning, automatic gearbox, and power
steering and brakes
- An older restoration that presents very nicely throughout
- Includes Rolls-Royce Foundation documentation
The Silver Cloud was the zenith of prestige and luxury, carrying on
the Rolls-Royce name from 1955-1965. Despite being new in 1955, the
Silver Cloud was fitted with proven mechanicals. The elegant
coachwork, designed by John Blatchley, covered a 4.9-liter inline
six-cylinder engine from the pre-World War II Silver Wraith along
with four-wheel drum brakes and a live rear axle. But to
traditionalists, all that mattered was that this was a Rolls-Royce
in the grandest tradition.
According to Rolls-Royce Foundation records, chassis LSKG125
arrived in the U.S. on the S.S. Sylvania on 28 February 1959 and
was purchased from Rolls-Royce, Inc. by J.S. Inskip on 10 November
1959. Equipment includes air conditioning, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, radio, and an automatic transmission. Inskip
delivered the car to its first owner, George J. Stewart, on 27
January 1960, who traded it back on 25 April 1961. It was then sold
to the Cunard Steam-Ship Co., Ltd. for use in New York on 7 June
1962.
Finished in an elegant combination of Sable over Sand with matching
Sand Connolly leather hides, it was restored by its prior owner
approximately 15 years ago by marque expert Hyphen, Inc. At the
time of its restoration the engine was fully refurbished as well as
the automatic transmission and all cooling, braking, and fuel
systems. The Silver Cloud has been used sparingly by its current
and prior owner, and it is believed that the odometer reading of
little more than 90,000 miles is correct from new.
It has been regularly maintained and driven 200-300 miles per year
by the consignor who describes it as a roadworthy car that presents
very well. Having led a pampered life, it has been part of his
collection for the last four years. An owner's handbook, shop
manual, lubrication and maintenance instructions, service invoices,
and aforementioned Rolls-Royce Foundation documentation are
included.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az19.