1965 | Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III

1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud 3 LWB SCT100
Chassis Number: CEL41
Registration number: AHJ287C
Posibly the best SCT100 Silver Cloud in the world. This car received an eye wateringly expensive nut & bolt restoration to as new at the hands of noted marque speciaists Frank Dale & Step Sons some years ago & since then has travelled just a few thousand miles.
Accompanying chassis card copies indicate that this luxurious Silver Cloud 3 long-wheelbase saloon was ordered new in 1964 to be sent as a chassis to coachbuilders James Young for delivery in 1965. The Rolls-Royce was sold via H R Owen to their client S Osband & Company of Piccadilly, London W1. The fastidious client specified electrically operated Reuter front seats; no internal division; picnic tables and footrests to the rear; and a central armrest with lid.
Of the 32 Silver Cloud 3 saloons known to have been built on the long-wheelbase chassis, 'CEL41' must be one of, if not the best, example left in existence. The work included, but was not limited to, a complete mechanical rebuild; a bare-metal repaint in Tudor Grey; an interior re-trim in leather-piped West of England cloth; and restoration of the chrome and woodwork. The car was also upgraded with central locking; colour-matched seatbelts; power adjustable seats to the front; and modern stereo equipment, the latter tastefully incorporated into the dashboard. 'CEL41' also comes fitted with power windows and discreet air conditioning, and is offered with a file documenting the restoration process, with all of the bills arranged in chronological order. Since the restoration's completion, the Silver Cloud has been properly maintained within two prominent collections of other fine cars and used sparingly in recent years, with trips to London frequently chauffeur driven. It is unlikely that any better examples of this rare and elegant Rolls-Royce will ever be offered for sale.
The car has been recently serviced & also has had 4 brand new tyres fitted as the previous set whilst having almost full tread had gone hard & no longer had the suppleness to ensure a perfect ride quality. This kind of "Open Cheque Book" approach is indicative of how the car has been looked after.
Simply put: If you seek the best silver cloud money can buy then CEL41 is very well worht taking the time to view. It is a stunning car.