Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present and absolutely stunning
and exceptionally rare example of this stunning 1963 Rolls Royce
Silver Cloud III LHD V8 4 door saloon, with only 2,044 of these
completely hand built cars ever built (1962-65) and with very few
fine examples remaining anywhere! This particular example boasts
only two registered owners since new and has rare options of
'Sundym' reflective tinted glass, White sided tubeless tires, power
brakes and power windows.Finished in an exceptionally striking
color of 'Masons Black' with 'Gold' pin-stripes with a virtually
flawless 'Tan' color Connolly hides interior with a matching
carpeting and mohair headliner showing superb maintenance and care
from its two long time owners.6,230 cc OHV Alloy V8 EngineTwin S.U.
CarburetorsApproximately 185bhp4-Speed Automatic
TransmissionIndependent Front, Live Axle Rear Suspension4-Wheel
Drum Brakes*Desirable left-hand drive, USA specification
example*The ultimate development of the legendary Silver Cloud
series*In original ownership for approximately 30 years*Originally
Masons Black over Beige*Believed to have just two owners from
newAccording to factory production records, this desirable and
attractive Silver Cloud III was completed to USA specifications in
the classic combination of 'Masons Black' with 'Beige' Connolly
Vaumol leather upholstery. The accompanying ownership card lists a
Mr. Eric A. Lindholm of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, who may have been
the original owner, as correspondence on file in his name dates to
the 1960s. At some point, Mr. Lindholm moved from Florida to
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, naturally taking his Rolls-Royce with
him. Service receipts and correspondence between Lindholm and
Rolls-Royce on file place it in his care well into the 1990s.
Shortly thereafter, the cars second owner acquired the car for
their renown collection, where it joined a stable of Rolls-Royces,
Bentleys and other fine British automobiles. Having been in the
care of just two passionate owners for most of its life, this
Silver Cloud III will be sure to satisfy the discerning enthusiast.
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 but 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 and the inclusion of
larger SU carburetors. Separate front seats now replaced the bench
seat and there was more legroom in the rear. Power steering had
already become standard with the Series II but 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.The
car boasts a virtually flawless and very rare all original Connolly
leather and wood interior and has many surprisingly still all
original components including its original leather wrapped rear
leaf springs. The car was recently serviced by us and this
obviously always cherished and garaged car has had no accidents and
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 some of the finest shots of an
all original Rolls Royce Silver Cloud undercarriage anywhere in
existence!The beautiful and highly striking paint color of 'Masons
Black' exterior paint with Gold pin stripes is in exceptional
condition and extraordinarily striking! The car has matching Rolls
Royce hubcaps and as previously stated a virtually flawless all
original full 'Connolly' 'Beige' color leather hides interior with
matching carpeting and matching Mohair headliner interior.Connolly
leather is legendary for being exclusively used in Rolls Royce and
other high end British cars and came from unfenced cows which
produced unblemished hides. All the chrome work including the front
Rolls Royce grille and bumpers is absolutely outstanding. The door
panels, carpets, dashboard and the original mohair headliner
remarkably show virtually no signs of any wear. The car has it's
original spare wheel with original jack still located in their
rightful place of storage in the trunk compartment. The car also
boasts its original factory build sheets from Rolls Royce of Crewe
and the original delivery order form and paperwork!Obviously always
garaged with no accidents or damage history and owned by only
obviously two very careful owner's/custodian's for over sixty-two
years - never abused! The car must be driven to be fully
appreciated and seen to be believed! The engine is extremely strong
and purrs like a sewing machine, the transmission shifts smooth as
butter 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 air
conditioning blows cold air throughout the car and the power
windows work smooth and fast. A truly remarkable example both
mechanically and cosmetically.For those who are unfamiliar, Rolls
Royce no longer exists as it had for over one hundred years - 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 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 condition.
