Vehicle Description
Words are tough to describe this stunning 1958 Silver Cloud.
Finished in rich burgundy over putty grey with blue-grey Connolly
leather upholstery fashioning everything in a very original and
unrestored manner. Recently from the collection of an enthusiastic
collector, this Silver Cloud is one in spectacular condition and
perhaps amongst the best out of the collection. Its most recent
owner has retired and moved to smaller premises and we purchased
the car. The Silver Cloud was produced by Rolls-Royce Limited from
April 1955 to March 1966. It was the core model of the Rolls-Royce
range during that period. The Silver Cloud replaced the Silver Dawn
and was, in turn, replaced by the Silver Shadow. The J. P.
Blatchley design was a major change from the pre-war models and the
highly derivative Silver Dawn. This Silver Cloud was originally
delivered January 1958 to J C Stewart-Clark, finished in Shell Grey
over Velvet Green with Grey hide. It was spectacularly repainted
some 20 years ago. The quality of work done was simply outstanding
and we can ascertain at a very high the cost. Today, the body and
paint is quite excellent. She presents very smooth and lustrous
with only very minor blemishes and imperfections you would normally
expect of an older car restoration, albeit well maintained. All new
rubbers were fitted to the car including the factory correct (and
expensive) door rubber seals. She is finished off with burgundy
fine lines to the side coach-work in the correct hand painted
tradition. Chrome, bright-work (including hubcaps) are in
outstanding condition. Glass and fittings all present well. The
interior is indeed beautiful with all its original fitments. The
Connolly Luxan hides are supple soft with the most perfect amount
of wear, just as you would want of aged hides. She does show all
the lovely signs of gentle use and the warm "patina" that makes
these Rolls-Royce interiors what they are (the word "patina" is
used literally here, and not as a means to explain old dry and
rough leather!). There has been a repair on the driver seat cushion
but it blends into insignificance with the remaining hides. The
rear seat is simply divine. The African burl walnut wood throughout
is in nice condition and appears to be the only noticeable aspect
of the interior that has been refinished, simply because it is so
good. Carpets are fine as is the headliner. Rich burgundy mouton
overlays finish the interior off nicely as they draw in the same
exterior colour combination. Mechanically, the car is superb. She
sings like the best should sing and always come to life when called
upon. The car has been regularly maintained over the last 5 years
through Park-Ward's fully appointed facility. She idles very
smooth, powers well and handles the road comfortably and straight.
She comes to a stand still true and strong. The tyres on the car
are period correct whitewalls and are only a few years old. Under
the bonnet she is clean and presents well. It has not been
precision detailed but simply kept clean and tidy throughout its
life. As you would expect, this Silver Cloud comes with its
original accoutrements, all various tools, jack, torch, a brand new
spare and operating manual. The car is of very high standard and is
an undisputable 10 out of 10 driver rating and a good Preservation
Class show car.
