Highlights

• Service history with Rolls-Royce Specialists (2012-2025)
• Detailed invoices spanning the past twenty years
• Bare metal restoration and chromework restoration completed 15 years ago
• MOT valid until January 2026
• Recent restoration work on the engine and woodwork

The Appeal

If you wanted a luxury car between the mid '50s and '60s, chances are a Silver Cloud was going to be your first pick. Nowadays, if you're after a real old-money aesthetic, your decision is no doubt going to the same place. Bridging the gap perfectly between the high-fronted, curvy luxury of the past and the slab-sided modernisation efforts that followed. These cars were real trendsetters in their time, and are perhaps one of the most recognisable luxury motors in history. Brand, performance and luxury in one grand package.

This fine example comes with a complete history of ownership, and, having been through a complete bare metal restoration 15 years ago, is in utterly fine order. The car has been a cherished wedding vehicle in recent years, and still looks very bit as charming, romantic and evocative as you'd expect for one of these legendary British classics.

Vendors comments: "Our Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II made an appearance in “The Body Stealers” (1969; Sagittarius Productions; A Tigon Picture). The film starred George Sanders, Maurice Evans and Patrick Allen. The Director was Gerry Levy while the Producer was Tony Tenser and was filmed in London. The genre was science fiction and the Rolls Royce Silver Cloud was used to convey a VIP from “The Ministry” in the London"

The History and Paperwork

• First registered in 1960
• First sold by Jack Barclay of Berkeley Square, London to Mr Cocoran of Eaton Terrace, London
• In 1963 it was again sold by Jack Barclay to Col. Hingson
• It was at that time chauffeur driver by Col. Hingson's old batman from his army days in WWI!
• The car was kept in the family, the final family owner being Mr Stevenson, Col Hingson's grandson
• The third owner was Mr J. Fox of Cardiff
• In 1980 it entered the ownership of Mr N. Howard of Taplow
• In 2001 it passed to Mr N. Stow of Cranleigh, who used it as a wedding vehicle
• In 2005 it entered ownership of Mr R. Yeldon who used it as a wedding car - he also changed the colour from Black to silver
• In 2019, the car was bought by the current keeper, Dr Robert Gordon who used it on occasion as a wedding car
• The car has been maintained since by Colbrook Specialists, Leslie James and Harvey Wash
• MOT valid until January 2026
• Continous service history with Rolls-Royce specialists (2012-2025)
• V5 document present
• Indicates 75,748 miles on a five-figure odometer

The Condition

• Bodywork underwent a bare metal restoration 15 years ago
• It's still in fine condition, with the silver livery still carrying a fine lustre
• No sign of any significant dents, dings or corrosion
• Chromework restored 15 years ago and still casts a bright contrast
• No sign of any significant patina, and the distinctive grille is beautifully kept
• Disc wheels in good order, shod in four fine Cooper USA tyres
• The underside looks in fine order
• Internally, the car is distinguished and well-presented
• Woodwork restored and revarnished two years ago
• Leather carries some patina, commensurate with age 
• Some gentle scuffing and marks - but no obvious rips or tears
• Carpets carry light wear, but still have a consistent colour
• The same goes for the well-presented headlining and visors
• Spare wheel, jack, and tools included

The Mechanics

• 6.2-litre V8
• Four-speed automatic transmission
• Engine bay carries age-commensurate patina, but shows no obvious fault
• The brakes have been recently serviced and are reportedly in excellent condition
• The vendor adds that the engine starts up well and runs smoothly, with no tappet noise
• We've no reports of any mechanical issues, and through and through it looks like a fine car

 

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