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Introduced in the autumn of 1959, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II and Bentley S2 appeared externally unchanged from their Cloud and S-Type predecessors. The duo's performance, however, was considerably enhanced by the new 6,230cc aluminum-alloy V8 engine. They were wider and shorter than the 'six' they replaced, the new V8 power unit fitted relatively easily within the engine bay, relocation of the steering box from inside to outside of the chassis frame being the most obvious alteration to the previous arrangements. Rolls-Royce's own four-speed automatic transmission was now the only one on offer, and power steering was standardized
The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II and its Bentley S3 equipment were introduced in 1962 and were powered by the 6.2-liter V8 engine introduced on the Cloud II and S2 range, though with larger carburetors, new distributor, and raised compression ratio. They also came with a four-speed GM-derived automatic transmission as standard equipment. Other changes included the adoption of four-headlamp lighting, the absence of sidelights from the wing tops, and a slightly lower radiator shell. The inside received improved accommodation with separate front seats and increased room for rear passengers.
The Silver Cloud III was also the last mainstream Rolls-Royce to employ a separate chassis. Production continued until the autumn of 1965.
This example was built for the American market in 1963 and delivered through the Rambler dealer in Palm Springs, California, to its first owner, Mr. F. Newman in Las Vegas, Nevada. Finished in Astral Blue with blue leather upholstery, the Rolls-Royce was specified with Dunlop whitewall tires, a Blue Spot radio, electric windows, and Ambassador Blue lambs-wool rugs front and rear.
The current owner's wife's family purchased the car in 1965, effectively making this a two-family ownership example from new. It is a low mileage example showing just 29,708 miles on the odometer. Since it left the2 factory, the car has been given seat belts, a modern stereo/CD player, and air conditioning. It is currently finished in two-tone gold and burgundy with matching burgundy leather interior.
In 2013, the car was offered for sale at Bonhams Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $48,300, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013
The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II and its Bentley S3 equipment were introduced in 1962 and were powered by the 6.2-liter V8 engine introduced on the Cloud II and S2 range, though with larger carburetors, new distributor, and raised compression ratio. They also came with a four-speed GM-derived automatic transmission as standard equipment. Other changes included the adoption of four-headlamp lighting, the absence of sidelights from the wing tops, and a slightly lower radiator shell. The inside received improved accommodation with separate front seats and increased room for rear passengers.
The Silver Cloud III was also the last mainstream Rolls-Royce to employ a separate chassis. Production continued until the autumn of 1965.
This example was built for the American market in 1963 and delivered through the Rambler dealer in Palm Springs, California, to its first owner, Mr. F. Newman in Las Vegas, Nevada. Finished in Astral Blue with blue leather upholstery, the Rolls-Royce was specified with Dunlop whitewall tires, a Blue Spot radio, electric windows, and Ambassador Blue lambs-wool rugs front and rear.
The current owner's wife's family purchased the car in 1965, effectively making this a two-family ownership example from new. It is a low mileage example showing just 29,708 miles on the odometer. Since it left the2 factory, the car has been given seat belts, a modern stereo/CD player, and air conditioning. It is currently finished in two-tone gold and burgundy with matching burgundy leather interior.
In 2013, the car was offered for sale at Bonhams Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $48,300, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013
2013 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction
Sale Price :
USD $48,300
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III
(Data based on Model Year 1963 sales)
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon Chassis#: cbl11 Sold for USD$33,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III LWB Saloon Chassis#: LCCL 51 Sold for USD$81,200 2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Chassis#: CCL33 Sold for USD$67,500 2022 Carlisle Auctions : Spring Carlisle | |
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III LWB Saloon Chassis#: LCAL79 Sold for USD$63,504 2022 Bonhams : Spring Motoring Online | |
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Conversion Chassis#: LSDW251 Sold for USD$176,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon Chassis#: LSCX63 Sold for USD$72,800 2021 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours dElegance Online Auction | |
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Chassis#: SEV267 Sold for USD$111,843 2021 Silverstone Auctions : The Classic Sale at Silverstone | |
1963 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD III DROPHEAD COUPÉ ADAPTATION BY H.J. MULLINER Chassis#: LSDW221 Sold for USD$1,133,092 2021 RM Sothebys : A Passion for Elegance | |
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon Sold for USD$126,500 2021 Mecum : Glendale | |
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe Sold for USD$726,000 2020 Mecum : Indy | |
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Chassis#: SCX361 Sold for USD$434,500 2020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online | |
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon Chassis#: LSCX49 Sold for USD$31,350 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1963 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER CLOUD III Chassis#: SDW299 Sold for USD$42,550 2018 Coys - True Greats 2018 | |
1963 Rolls-Royce SILVER CLOUD III SALOON Chassis#: SGT 61 Sold for USD$22,000 2018 Bonhams : Scottsdale | |
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Touring Saloon by James Young Chassis#: CBL17 Sold for USD$148,400 2018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1963 Rolls-Royce SILVER CLOUD III DROPHEAD COUPE Chassis#: LSJR 131 Sold for USD$110,000 2018 Bonhams : Scottsdale | |
1963 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD III SALOON Chassis#: SFU 153 Sold for USD$49,500 2017 Bonhams : Philadelphia Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum | |
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon Chassis#: LSDW231 Sold for USD$115,500 2017 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Pacific Grove Auction | |
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe Chassis#: SCX361 Sold for USD$610,000 2017 Mecum : Monterey | |
1963 ROLLS-ROYCE Silver Cloud III Saloon Chassis#: LSDW479 Sold for USD$55,000 2016 Bonhams : Preserving the Automobile |
Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud IIIs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1963 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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1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III | 2021 Mecum : Orlando | $85,000 | |||
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon | SCX 403 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Driving Into Summer | $35,000 | $45,000 | |
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon | SDW169 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $22,000 | ||
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe by H.J. Mulliner | SCX361 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |||
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III | 2017 Mecum : Las Vegas | $47,000 | |||
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III | LSCX789 | 2017 The Finest : Boca Raton | $550,000 | $650,000 | |
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe | LSCX 789 | 2016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $600,000 | $700,000 | |
1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III Convertible | 2016 Amelia Island Select : Hollywood Wheels | ||||
1963 Rolls Royce Silver III Cloud | 2016 Amelia Island Select : Hollywood Wheels | ||||
1963 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER CLOUD III DROPHEAD COUPE BY H.J. MULLINER | LSCX789 | 2015 Keno Brothers : NY Auto | $500,000 | $600,000 | $850,000 |
1963 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD III CONVERTIBLE CONVERSION | LSCX371 | 2015 BarrettJackson : Las Vegas | |||
1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III | SCX595 | 2012 Silver Auction Reno, Nevada Aug 12 | $20,000 | ||
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe | LSDW 87 | 2011 Bonhams Quail Lodge Sale | $475,000 | $550,000 | |
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drop Head Coupe | LSCX659 | 2011 The Scottsdale Auction Gooding & Company | $350,000 | $400,000 | $500,000 |
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III | SCX103 | 2009 RM Auctions Automobiles of London | $17,500 | $25,000 | $30,000 |
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon | V9191 | 2005 Bonhams RollsRoyce, Bentley & Selected PreWar Motor Cars & Automobilia | $20,000 | $25,000 | |
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Flying Spur Saloon | LSEV119 | 2005 Bonhams Les Grandes Marques a Monaco | $200,000 | $220,000 | |
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon | V9191 | 2005 Bonhams Collector's Motor Cars | $20,000 | $25,000 | |
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III | 2004 Toronto International Fall Classic Car Auction | $29,000 | |||
1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud | 2004 The Florida Collector Car Auction | $13,000 | |||
1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III | 2003 Toronto International Fall Classic Car Auction | $28,000 |
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