1965 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD III 2 DOOR COUPE COACHWORK BY H.J. MULLINER Chassis No. LSHS3076 Bamboo with green leather interior. Engine: V-8, 6,230cc, overhead valve; Gearbox: four speed automatic; Suspension: front, independent coil, rear, semi-elliptic leaf springs. Left hand drive. The Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III is a significant car because it was the last of the Silver Cloud Series, a series replaced by the Silver Shadow in 1966. The Silver Cloud III had the same basic V-8 engine as the Silver Cloud II although they had cured the early problems encountered on the V-8. The horsepower was boosted by 7 because of higher compression and larger carburetors. The top speed was 115mph and 0-60mph was 10.8 seconds. The steering effort was lighter than the Cloud II because of increased power steering. The Cloud III is considered to be one of the most reliable Rolls-Royce models ever made. The body style was distinguished by quad headlamps on each side and a hoodline 1½ inches lower. Interior changes were minor--there was a little more room and the front seats were individually adjustable. There were approximately 2,044 of the standard steel saloons made with 253 more long-wheelbase versions. In a few instances, noteworthy coachbuilt bodies were constructed on the Silver Cloud III, providing the coachbuilders a last chance to work with a separate chassis. This Silver Cloud, with coachwork by H.J. Mulliner, was purchased by the current owner in 1979 from Auto Engineering. There was substantial restoration done to the exterior of this vehicle by Classic Coachworks between 1985/1986. The original interior did not need replacing. The odometer shows just over 37,000, which is believed to be genuine. There has been roughly $50,000 worth of work done in both restoration and general maintenance of this vehicle.
1965 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD III 2 DOOR COUPE COACHWORK BY H.J. MULLINER Chassis No. LSHS3076 Bamboo with green leather interior. Engine: V-8, 6,230cc, overhead valve; Gearbox: four speed automatic; Suspension: front, independent coil, rear, semi-elliptic leaf springs. Left hand drive. The Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III is a significant car because it was the last of the Silver Cloud Series, a series replaced by the Silver Shadow in 1966. The Silver Cloud III had the same basic V-8 engine as the Silver Cloud II although they had cured the early problems encountered on the V-8. The horsepower was boosted by 7 because of higher compression and larger carburetors. The top speed was 115mph and 0-60mph was 10.8 seconds. The steering effort was lighter than the Cloud II because of increased power steering. The Cloud III is considered to be one of the most reliable Rolls-Royce models ever made. The body style was distinguished by quad headlamps on each side and a hoodline 1½ inches lower. Interior changes were minor--there was a little more room and the front seats were individually adjustable. There were approximately 2,044 of the standard steel saloons made with 253 more long-wheelbase versions. In a few instances, noteworthy coachbuilt bodies were constructed on the Silver Cloud III, providing the coachbuilders a last chance to work with a separate chassis. This Silver Cloud, with coachwork by H.J. Mulliner, was purchased by the current owner in 1979 from Auto Engineering. There was substantial restoration done to the exterior of this vehicle by Classic Coachworks between 1985/1986. The original interior did not need replacing. The odometer shows just over 37,000, which is believed to be genuine. There has been roughly $50,000 worth of work done in both restoration and general maintenance of this vehicle.
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