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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 In 1959, a V-8 powerplant arrived with the introduction of the Silver Cloud II, which in turn was superseded by the mildly updated Silver Cloud IIIN in 1962.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
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 | |
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 | |
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Fixed Head Coupe Chassis#: LSJR623C Sold for USD$89,600 2023 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | |
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.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon | LSFU385 | 2024 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | $30,000 | $50,000 | |
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Touring Limousine Coachwork by James Young Limited | LCDL81 | 2024 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | $50,000 | $70,000 | |
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon | LSKP229 | 2024 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 SALOON | CEL 41 | 2021 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival : Collectors Motor Cars and Automobilia | |||
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III | LSJR385 | 2020 Artcurial Motorcars : Monaco | $75,000 | $85,000 | |
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Two-Door Saloon | SHS317C | 2020 H & H Imperial War Museum Duxford | $70,000 | $80,000 | |
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon | LSGT411 | 2018 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 Coupe | CSC11B | 2017 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 III | LSGT449 | 2016 Bonhams : The December Sale | $30,000 | $35,000 | |
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon | LSGT449 | 2016 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $50,000 | $60,000 | |
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Flying Spur | LSHS 353 C | 2015 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 Saloon | LSKP203 | 2013 Bonhams Greenwich Concours d'Elegance | $35,000 | $40,000 | |
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupé | LCSC53B | 2012 Bonhams The Monaco Sale 'Les Grandes Marques à Monaco' | $125,000 | $165,000 | |
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Long-wheelbase Saloon | CEL41 | 2011 Bonhams The December Sale | $80,000 | $100,000 | |
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Convertible | LCSC 113B | 2011 Bonhams Quail Lodge Sale | $185,000 | $225,000 | |
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Convertible | LCSC 113B | 2011 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 Saloon | SJR589C | 2009 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 Saloon | SJR599C | 2008 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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