PRICE REDUCED! This is a gorgeous 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III
Saloon that has been with one loving owner in Southern California
for the past 41 years. This Rolls-Royce was ordered new with
factory air conditioning and has been cosmetically restored to its
original handsome specifications. LSFU347 would be at home on a
concours field or for touring. It is rare that nice LHD Silver
Cloud IIIs come up for sale as they are one of the best modern
classics and in high demand. Ordered new on December 20, 1963 for
Mrs. Chafica Diab from Lebanon. Mrs. Diab was a well-respected
business leader of her family business, Abdul Rahim Diab which is
still thriving today. By January 12, 1982, Mr. Fred P. Sattler from
Big Bear Lake, CA acquired the Rolls and added it to his collection
which included a Phantom V and 3.5-liter Bentley. He enjoyed the
Rolls for at least the next 41 years in Southern California and was
a long-time member of the RROC. Over the years, the Rolls
benefitted from a very high-quality bare metal respray in all its
original colors, mouton sheepskin overlays and beautifully
refinished wood. Spending all of its life in dry climate, this is a
rust-free example. This Rolls has accumulated 67,900 miles from
new. The livery is elegant and gorgeous in Dark Blue (Paint Code
4944) over Shell Gray (Paint Code 2389) with Fine Light Blue
coachstripes. The polished stainless-steel wheel covers have the
Dark Blue center with its Fine Light Blue pinstripe. The paint is
in overall very nice condition with very nice shine and luster. The
Rolls has newer Firestone wide white wall radials that are a modern
and safer version of the wide white walls specified by Mrs. Diab.
The chrome and stainless are in very nice condition with only light
scratches in the stainless from normal use. Overall, the exterior
is in very nice condition and would be welcome at most all concours
events. The interior is beautiful and clearly tells the story of
how well this Rolls has been cared for. The Dark Blue leather (Trim
Code 96) is original and in gorgeous condition. The leather is
relatively soft and supple and is without any major creasing. It
has a wonderful patina and speaks to how well it has been
maintained over the decades. The dark blue mouton sheepskin
overlays are as new and look elegant and luxurious. The wood is the
traditional Rolls-Royce burl walnut that has been refinished and in
beautiful condition. All of the instruments work well and are in
excellent condition. The clock is not functioning. This Rolls has
both front and rear air conditioning that provide terrific cold air
through one simple factory control switch in front of the driver.
This was ordered new with tinted Sundym glass and wind-up windows
rather than electric. We converted the freon to 134a from R-12. The
engine compartment has been well detailed and looks sharp. The
venerable 6.23-liter V8 proved to be the longest produced V8 in
automobile history. It has proven to be very robust, powerful and
smooth. The Rolls starts easily warm or cold and is comfortable to
drive even with the air conditioning on and in our 100 degrees plus
F temperatures. Even in 100-degree temperatures, the oil pressure
and operating temperatures were excellent, which one would expect
from a well maintained 67,000-mile Silver Cloud. A Petronix
electronic ignition has been added as well. LSFU347 comes complete
with most all of the large tools, a complete collection of the
small tools, the spare with a new tire, a modern Bluetooth stereo
system and a new battery. The Rolls comes complete with the factory
build sheets, historical documents, and the Owners Handbook. We
have this Silver Cloud III priced well and fairly, making
appropriate adjustments for its condition and air conditioning. For
more details and information, please text, call or email Kendi
Brown at 1.623.404.9042 or
[email protected] . The Rolls
is in our Phoenix showroom. We are pleased to offer FaceTime or
WhatsApp live video inspections, and we help coordinate shipping
worldwide. We also have financing partners if you are interested in
financing.
