Vehicle Description
Cars handcrafted by the handfuls and assembled only for the lucky
few are always part of an upper-class dream. So 1961 Rolls-Royce
Silver Cloud II already has you interested. And this one retains
that true classic style where your nostalgia can also revel in
vintage rolling opulence.
We don't have to tell you about this car's elegance and opulence.
The Spirit of Ecstasy on the hood is like an announcement to an
unyielding commitment to the best of everything. These were
purposeful cars that knew how to let the design fully develop. So
you see a style line start at the headlight and run uninterruptedly
until it meets the sporty arc at the rear door. Brightwork is
carefully crafted, and you see that in the curves of the bumper
guards, intricate taillight arrangement, and the hallmark waterfall
grille. This car is celebrating 60 years, and it really has a
graceful look. The documentation shows a restoration around
mid-life, which is the right kind of presentation you want. For
example, the Dark Cherry and Black two-tone show a good gloss, but
has also aged-in correctly. So it shows premium luxury that's not
being too boisterous. And what makes this a true upper-class
classic is the detail work. It's in the way the wheels include this
color theme w/pinstriping, the side marker lights work, and the
trim design below the windows conceal the door handles.
This is a true British classic, and so you'll proudly drive from
the right-hand side. But the real satisfaction comes from the whole
atmosphere this car provides. The real walnut wood that dominates
the dash and flows onto the door panels gives this a true warmth.
And just like the exterior paint, the leather upholstery remains
supple with an aged-in restraint. The rear is just as elegantly
appointed, because after all, in a car of this caliber, the owner
is not necessarily the driver. There are even fold-down tray tables
and power windows so you can re-create the Grey Poupon commercial.
But more than just classic elegance, this one has been subtly
upgraded to remain comfortable in modern times. For example, the
original AM radio is still on display, but the real stereo is an
AM/FM/cassette discreetly mounted under the dash. And the air
conditioning has been kept in proper condition to keep blowing nice
and cold.
Under the classic piano hinge hood is the famous 6.2-liter V8. This
ushered in a new era of quiet but powerful motors at Rolls-Royce,
and the Silver Cloud II was the launching pad. Utilizing the large
displacement and dual SU carburetors, this so successfully met the
company's standards for power (especially for swiftly pulling away
from stoplights.) So the architecture was in production for many
decades to come. With this legacy, it's great to see this motor
look this correct and properly maintained to deliver the quality
you demand from a Rolls-Royce. That level of ease and rolling
opulence is continued with the power steering, large power brakes,
and correct GM Hydramatic automatic transmission.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual, maintenance
records, and a workshop manual. This is the best of classic luxury
motoring presented with an irresistible style and grace. Call
today!!!