Winning bid
£23,250

1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I

Highlights 

  • Presents a fantastic opportunity for weddings, and promotional use
  • Incredibly eye-catching and rare in today’s market
  • Offered in excellent condition for its age, with previous restoration work to note
  • Enjoyed by just 6 former keepers, with a mere 47k on the clock
  • Served as a dependable wedding car for the last 30 years

The Appeal

 
Introduced in 1955 as the successor to the Silver Dawn, the Silver Cloud marked a key shift in design for Rolls-Royce, and would swiftly become the marque’s flagship vehicle. Made popular throughout the swinging sixties, these luxurious motors would earn their place amongst Rolls-Royce’s most successful creations, and remain a shining example of British luxury to this day.
 
 This particular example is a prime showcase of the model’s lasting popularity, having proudly served as a wedding car for the last 30 years, producing many happy memories along the way. The vehicle has also been incredibly well cared for and continues to offer a very lavish, and well-preserved interior, along with excellent bodywork, and dependable mechanics.

Now offered with just 6 former keepers and 47k on the clock, this presents a fantastic opportunity to secure a tidy collection piece or an exquisite business asset.

 

The History and Paperwork

  • First registered on the 31st of May, 1957
  • Registered as a historic vehicle, therefore tax & MOT exempt
  • Offered with just 6 former recorded keepers, and 47,738 displayed miles
  • Acquired by the current keeper in 2007, having known of the vehicle since 1990
  • Used as a wedding car for the last 30 years, and affectionately named “Henry”
  • Includes minimal history, although the current keeper informs us of regular servicing by a Jack Barclays trained, Rolls-Royce mechanic 
  • Comes with a selection of previous MOT certificates, seemingly in support of the low mileage figure displayed today, with a 1990 MOT noting around 16,000 miles
  • Ready to be enjoyed by the lucky new keeper, with the current V5C at hand

 

The Condition

  • Presented with a delightful combination of crisp white paintwork, shining brightwork, and a very comfortable, tan leather interior
  • Previously restored, with fresh paintwork, and a new offside sill
  • Offered with an excellent interior condition, with only very light signs of use and age
  • Impressively retains the original head-lining, reflecting excellent preservation
  • Showcases a great exterior condition, with plenty of shine to be admired, and only the expected minor blemishes to observe

 

The Mechanics

  • Powered by a 4.9L straight-six, with a four-speed automatic gearbox
  • Runs and performs brilliantly, with only a slight power steering fluid drip to note
  • Reportedly proven to be very reliable for its age, offering dependable motoring 
  • The current keeper informs us of regular servicing by a Jack Barclays trained, Rolls-Royce mechanic 
  • Previously fitted with a new starter motor in 2018, and a new head gasket in 2014
  • Ready to be enjoyed, offering plenty more miles ahead

 

Summary

 
The Silver Cloud remains one of Rolls-Royce’s most iconic creations, presenting a fantastic opportunity for collectors, and businesses on the search for a superb showcase of British luxury. This particular example appears to have been very well preserved throughout its life, with numerous original components to show, along with a previously restored exterior, great mechanical health, and a fantastic interior.
 
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This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is highly recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only. 
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Auction Details

  • Year1957
  • MakeRolls Royce
  • ModelSilver Cloud
  • ColourWhite
  • Odometer47,738 Miles
  • Engine size4887cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownLittlehampton
  • CountySussex
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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