Vehicle Description
Upon its introduction in 1955, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud became
the Gold Standard of luxury automobiles throughout the 50's and
early 60s. Based on a robust ladder chassis, the Cloud and
accompanying Bentley S-Series initially featured the proven
4.9-litre inline-six, paired with a Hydramatic auto gearbox built
by Rolls-Royce under license from GM. The car also represented a
huge leap forward in terms of modern construction for the company.
No longer was Rolls-Royce solely a chassis manufacturer, and with
lessons learned from the Silver Dawn/MkVI, the new Cloud/S-Series
was sold as a complete car, with factory-built bodies, relegating
custom coachwork to being the exception rather than the rule. With
the Cloud II of 1959, Rolls-Royce finally introduced the
long-awaited all-alloy V8 engine, originally intended for the Cloud
I. Introduced in 1963, the Silver Cloud III represented the
ultimate evolution of Rolls-Royce's groundbreaking Silver Cloud
series. Further enhancements arrived with the Cloud III of 1963,
which included a significant styling refresh, adding quad headlamps
to flank the iconic radiator shell. With standardized factory
coachwork, a sophisticated and refined V8 engine, and a robust
chassis honed for ride quality, the Cloud/S-Series ushered
Rolls-Royce into the modern era. Thanks to numerous refinements,
lighter weight, and increased power, the Cloud III remains a top
choice among collectors and driving enthusiasts. This beautiful
1965 Silver Cloud III arrived in the US via J.S. Inskip of New
York, destined for Stone Automotive Imports of Shaker Heights,
Ohio. Records provided by the Rolls-Royce Foundation show it was
delivered to Allen Sanders of Toledo, Ohio - a prominent cartoonist
known for the soap-opera comic strip Mary Worth. Build records show
it was finished in Shell Grey and Black paint with Grey hides -
just as it is presented today. Factory equipment includes electric
windows, desirable in-dash air conditioning, radio, electric
aerial, Sundym glass, and Dunlop whitewall tires. It is offered in
excellent condition with outstanding paintwork and crisp, clean
cabin with the perfect "broken-in" character to the leather
upholstery. The only deviation from original spec is the 80s-era
cassette player and Blaupunkt equalizer. While in prior ownership,
the car was serviced by noted specialist Steve Aiello, to include
new front springs and re-arched rear springs to achieve the proper
ride height. Additionally, it had sympathetic restoration work done
to the interior and body, with an extensive mechanical service by
Palma Classic Cars in New Jersey completed in approximately 2019.
The car retains its original, numbers-matching V8 engine, which is
tidy and authentically detailed. Wonderfully sorted for touring
enjoyment, this excellent Cloud III is a marvelous example to savor
on club driving events and on weekend getaways. Offers welcome and
trades considered For additional details please view this listing
directly on our website
https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/7528-1965-rolls-royce-silver-cloud-iii/
