Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptionally rare
example of this beautifully restored as required and virtually
flawless 1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III V8 4 door saloon, with
only 2,044 of these completely hand built cars ever built (1962-65)
and with only very few remaining! This particular example boasts
rare factory options of air conditioning, 'Sundym' reflective
tinted glass, White sided tubeless tires, power steering, power
brakes and power windows. Finished in a classic striking two-tone
color of 'Pewter over Silver' with beautifully restored 'Red'
Connolly leather hides and burled walnut wood and a simply stunning
example with reported and believed to be some 45K original
miles!This particular original U.S specification example (Left Hand
Drive Model) was imported to the U.S. from England with the car
factory ordered and optioned with:Cash Price of Car: approximately
$15,655Electric Windows $220'Sundym' Glass: $45Power
SteeringElectric AntennaAir Conditioning $795The car still retains
leather wrapped rear leaf springs and is undoubtedly a cherished
and always garaged car which has no signs of any accidents and
which is a completely rust free example - the floor boards, trunk
and all the typical rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust
free - see below undercarriage photos for probably one of the
finest shots of an all original Rolls Royce Silver Cloud
undercarriage anywhere!The car is finished in beautiful and classic
'Pewter over Silver' exterior color paint which reflects like glass
and the car has its original matching Rolls Royce hubcaps and a
fully restored 'Red' leather interior. All the chrome work
including the front Rolls Royce grille and bumpers is absolutely
outstanding. The door panels, carpets, dashboard and the mohair
headliner are all as new. The car has it's original spare wheel
still located in it's rightful place of storage in the trunk
compartment along with the heavy tools and toolbox. The car also
has the original owners handbook.Obviously always garaged with no
accidents or damage history and owned by only obviously very
careful owners for over fifty-five years - never abused! The car
drives exactly like a well maintained and serviced Rolls Royce
should and must be driven to be fully appreciated and seen to be
believed! This car drives very well - the engine is extremely
strong and purrs like a sewing machine, the transmission shifts
smooth with Rolls Royce's legendary almost imperceptible shift and
the engine temperature always remains cool. The car drives straight
as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles and is
a truly remarkable and responsive daily driver! The car serviced in
recent years at the 'Symbolic Motor Car Company' of San Diego, CA;
then at the renown 'Jim Rickman' of Pasadena, CA; and most recently
at 'Pasadena Motor Cars' of Pasadena, CA where a full multi point
inspection was completed at 45,445 miles last year.For those who
are unfamiliar, the Bentley S3 and the Silver Cloud III were
absolutely identical with both vehicles hand built at the Rolls
Royce factory in Crewe, England with the only differences being
their nameplates, radiator and mascots. The Silver Cloud III was
introduced in 1962 and lasted until 1965. Little changed externally
from the Silver Cloud II with the same improved 6.2 L V8 Series II
engine from the original Series I, which had also pushed the weight
to 2.11 tonnes. Performance was greatly improved though in the new
upgraded Series III models with the top speed raised to 183 km/h
(114 mph), with the main improvements being in acceleration and
torque. Power steering had become standard with the Series II and
electrically operated windows and air conditioning were now
available as an option.In autumn 1962 the Series II production cars
were given a facelift and the Silver Cloud III and Bentley S3 were
introduced. The most obvious visual feature was the twin headlamp
arrangement in what was virtually an unchanged body style. Four
headlamps provided more illumination and made it easier for
Rolls-Royce to pass the latest North American lighting regulations.
Also this layout had been chosen for the next generation Silver
Shadow and this provided a convenient way of bridging the visual
gap between the old and the new. The side lamps and flashers were
combined and mounted in the noses of the front mudguards: the
earlier cars had separate side lamps on the top of the mudguards
and used the fog lamps also as flashers. Internally, individual
front seats became standard and there was some reshaping of the
rear seats. The heating/ ventilation system was upgraded, there
were extra radio controls and a number of other such details were
improved. The engine had a new compression ratio of 9.0:1; the
crankshaft was hardened and there was extra power assistance for
the steering.This particular model truly must be driven and seen to
be fully appreciated - this is one of the last in the original line
of cars handbuilt in the legendary Rolls Royce factory in Crewe,
England with a quality and craftsmanship that far surpasses that of
today's mass produced models with many BMW parts - this is a rare
opportunity to own a piece of automobile history, from a time when
Rolls Royce was truly building the world's finest motor cars. This
increasingly desirable and collectible Silver Cloud III, one of the
most desired of the Silver Clouds by enthusiasts with the all
aluminum 6.2L V8 engine and the quad head lights!Along with it's
tall grill and tall flying lady the Silver Cloud III is an absolute
moving work of art from a time when Rolls-Royce and Bentley were
arguably building the "Best Cars in the World" at the time of it's
production; the craftsmanship and quality of these cars obviously
speak for themselves and it is becoming increasingly hard to find
any examples at all, let alone any such unabused and rust free
stock examples - with only some 2,044 Silver Cloud III's built, and
very few remaining or available for sale, you will surely look long
and hard to find another in such fine fully restored condition. So
bid with confidence, with original factory ordered Silver Cloud III
drophead coupe convertibles now selling well in excess of $1M +,
this will no doubt prove a fabulous investment for the astute
investor, Rolls Royce enthusiast or British Classic Car Collector
or simply a great weekend toy for the discerning luxury classic car
owner! VIN: LSDW433