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Rolls-Royce produced 2,044 Silver Cloud IIIs plus 253 with the long wheelbase. Chassis number LCSC77C is one of 79 'CSC' (Coachbuilt Silver Cloud) series cars. The car shows 56,405 miles on the odometer. The overhead-valve V8 engine has two SU carburetors and delivers 200 horsepower. There are power-assisted hydraulic front and hydro-mechanical disc brakes, and a four-speed automatic transmission.
The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was introduced in October 1965, but because its monocoque construction and revolutionary suspension systems were so complex, early production was cautious. To maintain a steady flow of cars for market, the company was faced with a unique problem. They could still build the Cloud chassis and engine but could no longer obtain the standard steel bodies. Therefore, when early Shadow production was delayed, the company turned a perceived negative into a positive by creating an entirely new series of coachbuilt cars built on Cloud chassis.
By the mid-1960s, Rolls-Royce had merged its two coach-building acquisitions, H.J. Mulliner and Park Ward, into one. The mid-1950s Mulliner Park Ward fixed-head coupe saloon was re-designed into a drophead coupe. Production continued with this new car until March of 1966, well after the Cloud series officially ceased production in 1965, yet it was produced concurrently with the new Silver Shadow.
This original left-hand drive car was delivered new in 1966 to Los Angeles and came equipped with air-conditioning and power steering, brakes, windows and top. It is finished in its original 'Valentine's Black' lacquer, with black convertible top, black Connolly leather interior and blackwall tires.
In 2012, this car was offered for sale at the Amelia Island auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $225,000 - $300,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $198,000 inclusive of buyer's premium.
The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was introduced in October 1965, but because its monocoque construction and revolutionary suspension systems were so complex, early production was cautious. To maintain a steady flow of cars for market, the company was faced with a unique problem. They could still build the Cloud chassis and engine but could no longer obtain the standard steel bodies. Therefore, when early Shadow production was delayed, the company turned a perceived negative into a positive by creating an entirely new series of coachbuilt cars built on Cloud chassis.
By the mid-1960s, Rolls-Royce had merged its two coach-building acquisitions, H.J. Mulliner and Park Ward, into one. The mid-1950s Mulliner Park Ward fixed-head coupe saloon was re-designed into a drophead coupe. Production continued with this new car until March of 1966, well after the Cloud series officially ceased production in 1965, yet it was produced concurrently with the new Silver Shadow.
This original left-hand drive car was delivered new in 1966 to Los Angeles and came equipped with air-conditioning and power steering, brakes, windows and top. It is finished in its original 'Valentine's Black' lacquer, with black convertible top, black Connolly leather interior and blackwall tires.
In 2012, this car was offered for sale at the Amelia Island auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $225,000 - $300,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $198,000 inclusive of buyer's premium.
2014 Gooding & Company - The Scottsdale Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $225,000-USD $260,000
Sale Price :
USD $205,700
2012 RM Auctions at Amelia Island, Fla
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $225,000-USD $300,000
Sale Price :
USD $198,000
1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III
(Data based on Model Year 1966 sales)
1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Flying Spur Saloon Chassis#: LCSC98 Sold for USD$145,600 2023 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction | |
1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupé Chassis#: L.CSC.33C Sold for USD$200,873 2023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe Chassis#: LCSC39C Sold for USD$244,750 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |
1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Touring Limousine by James Young Chassis#: LCFL39 Sold for USD$264,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | |
1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe Chassis#: LCSC77C Sold for USD$205,700 2014 Gooding & Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe Chassis#: LCSC77C Sold for USD$198,000 2012 RM Auctions at Amelia Island, Fla | |
1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Continental Drop Head Coupe Chassis#: LCSC 79C Sold for USD$18,700 2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Mulliner Park Ward Drop Head Coupe Sold for USD$187,000 2009 Sports & Classics of Monterey | |
1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Chinese Eye Drop Head Coupé Chassis#: LCSC 65C Sold for USD$215,625 2009 Coys Auction - Monaco | |
1966 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud Sedan Chassis#: SRX1327 Sold for USD$31,900 2008 Russo and Steele - Scottsdale 2008 | |
1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Sold for USD$86,900 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall | |
1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Sold for USD$95,700 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall | |
1966 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD III UNKNOWN Sold for USD$20,000 2001 Kruse Auction - San Antonio, TX |
Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud IIIs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1966 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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1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Flying Spur Sports Saloon | CSC69C | 2018 H & H Auction Imperial War Museum, Duxford | $165,000 | $185,000 | |
1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupé | CSC81C | 2017 Bonhams : London Olympia | $300,000 | $350,000 | |
1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupé | CSC81C | 2016 Bonhams : The December Sale | $340,000 | $380,000 | |
1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupé by Mulliner Park Ward | CSC81C | 2015 Historics at Brookland | $300,000 | $360,000 | |
1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall | ||||
1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe | 2013 Auctions America California | $210,000 | |||
1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe | CSC63C | 2012 The Imperial War Museum | |||
1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupé | LCSC65C | 2011 Bonhams Automobilia, Motos de collection et Automobiles d'exception au Grand Palais | $130,000 | $170,000 | |
1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupé | CSC63C | 2010 Bonhams Silverstone Classic | $60,000 | $80,000 | |
1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Mulliner Park Ward Drophead Coupe | LCSC75C | 2010 RM Auctions Automobiles of Amelia Island | $180,000 | $250,000 | $350,000 |
1966 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER CLOUD | 2009 Silver Auction Portland | $14,000 | |||
1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe | CSC139B | 2004 Bonhams RollsRoyce & Bentley Motor Cars | $55,000 | $65,000 | |
1966 Rolls Royce Cloud III Parkward DHC | 2003 Michigan Fall Classic Car Auction | $95,500 |
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