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1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III DropHead Coupe

  • Coachwork by Mulliner
  • Chassis Number: LCSC 113B
The history of the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud dates back to 1955. The first series rode on a 123-inch wheelbase and were given a traditional Rolls-Royce six-cylinder engine. In 1959, a V-8 powerplant arrived with the introduction of the Silver Cloud II, which in turn was superseded by the mildly updated Silver Cloud IIIN in 1962. The 6.2-liter V-8 found in the Silver Cloud II was carried over to the Silver Cloud III. However, the Series III models had twin SU carburetors which helped boost output to approximately 220 horsepower. Total production between 1962 and 1966 was 2,376 units.

The Silver Cloud III was the last Rolls-Royce model to be built in the traditional body-on-chassis manner. In 1967, it was succeeded by the uni-bodied Silver Shadow.

This 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III is one of 49 produced with left-hand drive and was first owned by the proprietor of a prominent menswear store chain. It was originally delivered in Europe and then sent to Northern California after its first year of ownership.

The in-house Rolls-Royce coachbuilding operation, Mulliner Park Ward, was tasked with creating the coachwork for this drop head. It is cataloged as style number 2045. This well-proportioned slab-sided 'drop head coupe' has triple taillights, canted quad headlamps, and modern styling.

This example is also one of the last Silver Cloud III Convertibles. There is power steering which offered greater assistance than that of prior models. The vehicle has never been restored and has covered less than 1,000 miles since a major servicing completed in February of 2011.

In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the Quail Lodge Sale presented by Bonhams. It was estimated to sell for $185,000 - $225,000. Bidding failed to satisfy the vehicle's reserve and it would leave the auction unsold.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2011

2011 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Sale

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $185,000-USD $225,000 
Lot was not sold

2011 Bonhams - Greenwich Concours d'Elegance: Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $185,000-USD $225,000 
Lot was not sold

1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III

(Data based on Model Year 1965 sales)
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe by Mulliner Park Ward
Chassis#: LCSC129B
Sold for USD$137,500
  2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey
 
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon
Chassis#: LSKP299
Sold for USD$38,080
  2024 Bonhams : The Quail Auction
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1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe by Mulliner Park Ward
Chassis#: LCSC35C
Sold for USD$280,000
  2024 RM Sothebys : Monterey
 
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe Coachwork by H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward
Chassis#: LSHS323C
Sold for USD$313,600
  2024 Bonhams : Miami
 
1965 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD III
Chassis#: SKP41
Sold for USD$28,600
  2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
 
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III
Chassis#: lsjr523
Sold for USD$115,500
  2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Continental Coupe
Chassis#: LCSC57B
Sold for USD$112,000
  2023 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction
 
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Long Wheelbase Touring Limousine
Chassis#: LCEL53
Sold for USD$53,760
  2023 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction
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1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Fixed Head Coupe
Chassis#: LSJR623C
Sold for USD$89,600
  2023 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction
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1965 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD III
Chassis#: SKP41
Sold for USD$40,150
  2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az.
 
1965 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD III
Chassis#: LSJR189
Sold for USD$73,700
  2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az.
 
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe Conversion
Sold for USD$181,500
  2022 Mecum : Glendale
 
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III
Sold for USD$91,300
  2022 Mecum : Glendale
 
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III
Chassis#: LSCX639
Sold for USD$68,320
  2022 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours
 
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Long Wheelbase Touring Limousine
Chassis#: LCEL83
Sold for USD$105,280
  2022 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona
 
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III
Sold for USD$69,300
  2022 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon
Chassis#: LSKP225
Sold for USD$67,200
  2021 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours dElegance Online Auction
 
1965 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD III SALOON COUPÉ BY JAMES YOUNG
Chassis#: CSC31B
Sold for USD$432,105
  2021 RM Sothebys : A Passion for Elegance
 
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe by Mulliner Park Ward
Chassis#: LCSC35C
Sold for USD$450,500
  2021 RM Sothebys : Arizona
 
1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III
Sold for USD$62,500
  2020 GAA : November 2020
 

Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud IIIs That Failed To Sell At Auction

1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III SaloonLSFU3852024 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction $30,000$50,000
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Touring Limousine Coachwork by James Young LimitedLCDL812024 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction $50,000$70,000
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III SaloonLSKP2292024 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction $30,000$50,000
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III 2022 Mecum : Glendale$45,000  
1965 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD III LONG-WHEELBASE SALOONCEL 412021 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival : Collectors Motor Cars and Automobilia   
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud IIILSJR3852020 Artcurial Motorcars : Monaco $75,000$85,000
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Two-Door SaloonSHS317C2020 H & H Imperial War Museum Duxford $70,000$80,000
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III SaloonLSGT4112018 RM Sothebys : Hershey $150,000$180,000
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon 2017 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale $60,000$70,000
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead CoupeCSC11B2017 H & H Auctions Imperial War MuseumDuxford $150,000$180,000
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III 2017 The Finest : Boca Raton $75,000$85,000
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud IIILSGT4492016 Bonhams : The December Sale $30,000$35,000
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III SaloonLSGT4492016 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais $50,000$60,000
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Flying SpurLSHS 353 C2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours $400,000$500,000
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon 2015 Auctions America Fort Lauderdale$50,000  
1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III 2014 Silver Auction Arizona in January$100,000  
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III SaloonLSKP2032013 Bonhams Greenwich Concours d'Elegance $35,000$40,000
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead CoupéLCSC53B2012 Bonhams The Monaco Sale 'Les Grandes Marques à Monaco' $125,000$165,000
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Long-wheelbase SaloonCEL412011 Bonhams The December Sale $80,000$100,000
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III ConvertibleLCSC 113B2011 Bonhams Quail Lodge Sale $185,000$225,000
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III ConvertibleLCSC 113B2011 Bonhams Greenwich Concours d'Elegance: Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia $185,000$225,000
1965 ROLLS-ROYCE CLOUD III 2011 Auctions America Fort Lauderdale$67,500  
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon Four Door 2009 Leake Auctions Houston Annual Leake Auto Auction Reliant Center$26,000  
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III 4-Door SaloonSJR589C2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company $175,000$225,000
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Convertible 2009 Mecum Monterey Auction$340,000  
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III LWB Four Door Sedan 2009 Leake Auctions Tulsa 37th Annual Leake Auto Auction QuikTrip Center$69,000  
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Two-Door SaloonSJR599C2008 Bonhams Important Collectors' Motor Cars, Pioneer and Vintage Motorcycles and Fine Automobilia $45,000$55,000
1965 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD III FOUR DOOR SEDAN 2003 Kruse Auctions Las Vegas, NV   
1965 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD III FOUR DOOR SEDAN 2003 Kruse Auctions Las Vegas, NV   
1965 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD III TWO DOOR 2001 Kruse Auction West Palm Beach, FL$39,000  

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