To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVEEstimate:
$30,000 - $40,000
- Acquired by Mr. Mitosinka from its owner of 44 years
- Older, largely original condition, with air conditioning
- Equipped with its original engine
- Accompanied by Rolls-Royce Foundation documentation
According to the Rolls-Royce Foundation documents on file, Silver
Cloud III chassis number LSGT377 was ordered by Ira J. Reed in the
name of his company, Western Moulding of Upland, California, from
Ray Carver, Inc., of Newport Beach. Finished in the classic color
scheme of Sand over Sable with Beige hides, it was equipped with
Koln Blue Spot radio with automatic aerial, electric windows,
Sundym glass, rear lambskin rug, and whitewall tires. Further, the
usual "Silver Cloud III" emblem to the rear deck was deleted.
Additionally, the car is fitted with air conditioning.
The car was later purchased on November 28, 1973, by Leroy Peter
Mattar of Lemon Grove, California, from the "Bones" Hamilton Buick
Company of Van Nuys for $16,275. Mr. Mattar held on to the
Rolls-Royce until 2017, when it was added to the Mitosinka
Collection. Thereafter the brakes and carburetor were rebuilt
earlier this year. It is reported that Mr. Mattar was only the
second owner, which would make this a three-owner California
car.
Inspection shows the Rolls to be still be very original, although
the paint is cracked extensively and there are areas of loss around
the lower body. The interior is fully original, including the
lambswool rugs stored in the trunk, and both the leather and wood
are solid but in need of treatment and care. Under the hood and on
the chassis, similarly original finishes are found, although there
is little evidence of recent maintenance and a thorough cleaning
and service are both recommended. At the time of cataloguing, the
car recorded 54,026 miles.
Accompanying the car is the aforementioned build information as
well as the original wiring diagram, air-conditioning instruction
tag, service directory, lubrication and maintenance supplement, and
the paper envelope in which the original manuals were enclosed.
Further, the Rolls-Royce retains a largely complete set of hand
tools.
The Silver Cloud III represents one of the last traditional
Rolls-Royce models, a turning point in the history of the company,
as demonstrated here by this example from former long-term
ownership.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mt20.
