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The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Sport Saloon by James Young Ltd. was introduced during the second year of the Silver Cloud production. Just 24 examples of this body styles were built. At a list price of $19,600 they were a 50 percent premium over the contemporary works-built Silver Cloud saloon.
The Silver Cloud had a handcrafted aluminum body and custom appointed interior. The Silver Cloud 4.9-liter inline-six engine had aluminum cylinder heads and twin SU carburetors. Rolls-Royce built the automatic transmission, a 4-speed GM Hydra-matic, under license.
This right-hand drive Sport Saloon with coachwork by James Young of Bromley was delivered new in April of 1956. It was originally owned by Hubert Daniel, of the UK. The second owner was a San Diego Rolls-Royce Club member. It later passed to another Californian, who kept it for five years. In 2009, the car was purchased by the current owner (a British car specialist and the fourth owner).
The car has won Best in Show, Best in Class and First Place honors at various California events.
The odometer on the car currently shows 66,481 miles.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Quail Lodge Sale in Carmel, CA presented by Bonhams Auction. The car was estimated to sell for $50,000 - $60,000 but was unable to find a buyer willing to satisfy its reserve. It left the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2012
The Silver Cloud had a handcrafted aluminum body and custom appointed interior. The Silver Cloud 4.9-liter inline-six engine had aluminum cylinder heads and twin SU carburetors. Rolls-Royce built the automatic transmission, a 4-speed GM Hydra-matic, under license.
This right-hand drive Sport Saloon with coachwork by James Young of Bromley was delivered new in April of 1956. It was originally owned by Hubert Daniel, of the UK. The second owner was a San Diego Rolls-Royce Club member. It later passed to another Californian, who kept it for five years. In 2009, the car was purchased by the current owner (a British car specialist and the fourth owner).
The car has won Best in Show, Best in Class and First Place honors at various California events.
The odometer on the car currently shows 66,481 miles.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Quail Lodge Sale in Carmel, CA presented by Bonhams Auction. The car was estimated to sell for $50,000 - $60,000 but was unable to find a buyer willing to satisfy its reserve. It left the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2012
2012 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Sale
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $50,000-USD $60,000
Lot was not sold
2009 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions - November 22, 2009
Sale Price :
USD $22,750
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
(Data based on Model Year 1956 sales)
1956 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD I SPORTS SALOON BY JAMES YOUNG Chassis#: LSYB114 Sold for USD$261,431 2021 RM Sothebys : A Passion for Elegance | |
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Chassis#: LSXA 247 Sold for USD$33,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Saloon Chassis#: SYB60 Sold for USD$33,600 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Empress by Hooper Chassis#: SXA45 Sold for USD$43,985 2019 H & H Classics - Imperial War Museum, Duxford | |
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Saloon Project Chassis#: SBC68 Sold for USD$13,552 2017 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale | |
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Chassis#: SBC108 Sold for USD$34,590 2015 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum | |
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Chassis#: SYB42 Sold for USD$36,252 2015 H & H RREC Burghley House | |
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Sold for USD$24,920 2014 H & H Auctions - Pavilion Gardens | |
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Chassis#: SZB199 Sold for USD$21,840 2014 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum | |
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Chassis#: SYB42 Sold for USD$54,315 2014 H&H Auctions : RREC Rockingham Castle | |
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud by James Young Chassis#: SWA52 Sold for USD$18,779 2013 H & H Auctions - Chateau Impney | |
1956 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD SALOON Chassis#: SYB132 Sold for USD$37,476 2013 COLLECTORS' MOTOR CARS, MOTORCYCLES AND RELATED AUTOMOBILIA | |
1956 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER CLOUD I COUNTRYMAN PAR HAROLD RADFORD Sold for USD$74,864 2013 Artcurial - Automobiles Sur Les Champs 5 | |
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Saloon Chassis#: LSWA222 Sold for USD$49,737 2012 Bonhams - Paris, La Halle Freyssinet Motocars | |
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Chassis#: SCC19 Sold for USD$41,204 2011 H & H - Pavilion Gardens April 13, 2011 | |
1956 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER CLOUD Sold for USD$22,750 2009 McCormick's Auction # 47 | |
1956 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER CLOUD Chassis#: SWA88 Sold for USD$22,750 2009 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions - November 22, 2009 | |
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Sedan Sold for USD$4,300 2009 Leake Auctions - Houston - Annual Leake Auto Auction - Reliant Center | |
1956 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD 4 DOOR SEDAN Chassis#: B338DB Sold for USD$27,500 2008 Barrett-Jackson - Las Vegas 2008 | |
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Saloon Chassis#: SYB-8 Sold for USD$25,618 2005 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars |
Rolls-Royce Silver Clouds That Failed To Sell At Auction
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud 1 | SZB109 | 2016 Barons : RollsRoyce Enthusiasts Club | |||
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | SYB128 | 2015 Historics at Brookland | $18,000 | $22,000 | |
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Sports Saloon | SWA88 | 2012 Bonhams Quail Lodge Sale | $50,000 | $60,000 | |
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud James Young SC10 | SXA135 | 2012 H & H Auctions The Pavilion Gardens | |||
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 3X459 | 2011 H & H Pavilion Gardens | |||
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Saloon | SXA 115 | 2005 Bonhams Important Collectors' Motor Cars | $17,500 | $18,000 | |
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud 1 Drophead Coupe | LSWA62 | 2005 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | $235,000 | $300,000 | $350,000 |
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Drophead Coupe | LSWA62 | 2005 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island | $240,000 | $300,000 | $350,000 |
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