Vehicle Description
Beautifully kept 63,000 mile example fitted in factory two-tone
combination!� This special order Park Ward example is nicely
equipped with�air conditioning, electric window lifts,
AM/FM/8-track player with power antenna, outside mirrors, front
badge bar, and lambskin interior rugs!� A super example that
remains very original with numbers matching drivetrain and
excellent looks inside and out! Replacing the important but not
tremendously popular Silver Dawn in 1955 was the Silver Cloud,
offering body-on-frame construction, permitting both the typical
Pressed Steel Company bodies but also alternate configurations. In
its sophomore year, it introduced power steering and air
conditioning to the Rolls-Royce line for the first time. It was
successful but by 1959 Rolls-Royce sought to further separate
itself from the competition and introduced a new 6.2L V8 to replace
the old 4.9L Inline 6. This car became the Silver Cloud II and was
equally successful over its three year run, where power steering
became standard and power windows found their way onto the option
list. But the ultimate Silver Cloud was released in 1963; featuring
a 220 lb. lighter body with new quad headlights, upgraded 2" SU
carburetors replacing the previous 1�" units, and 9:1 compression.
The Silver Cloud III became one of the best high speed luxury
saloons of the 1960's. Seeing as the newest Silver Cloud is now
over 50 years old possessing more of earth's natural resources than
most modern luxury sedans, along with arguably much more class,
they should be the staple in any Rolls-Royce collection for its
combination of elegant styling with modern drivability. We are
pleased to offer this 1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III finished in
factory ordered Shell Grey and Burgundy two-tone combination over
Beige Leather interior, Fawn headliner and Cumberland Stone
carpets! Fitted with its original, number matching 6.2L V8 engine
with Hydramatic automatic transmission and 3.50:1 rear axle, it
continues to start, run, and drive simply wonderfully!
Optioned�from the factory�with Rolls Royce Electric Windows, Dunlop
white-sided tubeless tyres (now Cooper 4-ply poly L78-15), plain
Sundyn window glass, AM/FM/8-track player with electric
aerial(antenna), mirror to drivers vent frame, lambskin rugs in
Cumberland Stone, front badge bar,�and initials to rear doors
reading D.J.R. in capitals.� It is�also fitted with air
conditioning which continues to work wonderfully. It was originally
ordered new�by Mr. D.J. Rosenheim on May 8th 1964, a plastics
manufacturer based in New Jersey, when he was 52 years of age.� Mr.
Rosenheim was a long time classic car collector with as many
as�1,000 cars gracing his stable throughout his lifetime.� This
particular Rolls Royce�traded�owners just a�handful of�times over
the past 50 years.� It made its way to Atlanta by 1975 while in the
hands of Dr. Walker Moore, then out to the plains of Oklahoma
and�back to Hamden, Connecticut most recently since 2002. With just
63,226 miles showing on the odometer, it is safe to say it has been
pampered over the years! The exterior paint has been professionally
refinished, while the chrome and interior upholstery remain largely
original. The upper door wood trim has been recently refinished,
and the leathers have been lightly re-dyed to restore their
original color. Overall, we would rate the car's appearance as
�very good' preserving a striking presentation both inside and out.
It is complete with small tool set (missing two items), complete
large tool set with flashlight, spare tire, all factory Triplex XXX
glass, Marston Excelsior radiator, original carburetors, Lucas
components, lambskin rugs, and�Schoellkopf/Inskip card &
chassis/build sheet copies provided courtesy of the Rolls Royce
Foundation. It also retains all original body tags and proper
chassis plates. Please call with questions or discuss an
opportunity to view in person. Offers welcome.