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1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Drop Head Coupe

  • Coachwork by Mulliner
  • Chassis Number: LSMH195
  • Engine Number: SH97
  • Body Number: 6211
The most popular H.J. Mulliner convertible was design number 7504, the Drophead Coupe Adaptation. It was not introduced until very late in the Silver Cloud I's run. 13 examples were produced with 0 of them having left-hand drive for American clients. The Drophead Coupe Adaptation was a factory-catalogued design built using modified steel saloon body panels. Much of the transformation was performed by Mulliner, including installation of the multi-layered convertible top. The paint and final completion was handled by Rolls-Royce's factory craftsmen.

The cars destined for U.S. based customers were given a six-cylinder engine with higher 8:1 compression.

This particular example was ordered by Broadway producer Lawrence Carr, who selected trim details, enhanced radio output, and power options, including the windows and convertible top. Other options included 'weather guards,' to cover the keyholes and prevent them from freezing over in winter weather.

Carr took delivery of the car on June 16th of 1959. The car's second owner, Robert Frielich, would retained the car for decades. It was then given a mechanical and cosmetic restoration for Emil Kovach. The work was handled by Vantage Motorworks of Miami, Florida and no expense was spared. The car was finished in period-correct factory color scheme of Sand Acrylic, striped in Regal Red, over Beige Connolly hides and Fawn Wilton wool carpeting

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2018

2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $500,000-USD $600,000 
Sale Price :
USD $428,500

1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I

(Data based on Model Year 1959 sales)
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Drophead Coupe by James Young
Chassis#: LSHF169
Sold for USD$648,500
  2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I image  1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I image  
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Convertible - Conversion par Silverhill
Chassis#: LSNH42
Sold for USD$194,105
  2022 Artcurial : Automobiles Sur Les Champs
 
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Saloon by James Young
Chassis#: CLC14
Sold for USD$84,000
  2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I image  
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Saloon
Sold for USD$24,200
  2022 Mecum : Harrisburg
 
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Saloon
Chassis#: LSNH178
Sold for USD$27,942
  2022 Bonhams : Spring Motoring Online
 
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
Sold for USD$40,700
  2022 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1959 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD I SALOON
Chassis#: LSJF158
Sold for USD$31,900
  2020 Gooding : Geared Online
 
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Saloon
Chassis#: LSNH48
Sold for USD$34,100
  2020 RM Sothebys : Driving Into Summer
 
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Sedan
Chassis#: LSJF24
Sold for USD$31,900
  2020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online
 
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Drophead Coupe by H.J. Mulliner
Chassis#: LSMH21
Sold for USD$445,000
  2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I image  1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I image  
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Saloon
Chassis#: LSKG125
Sold for USD$58,800
  2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona
 
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Drophead Coupe
Chassis#: LSMH21
Sold for USD$473,000
  2018 Mecum : Monterey
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I image  1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I image  
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
Sold for USD$21,450
  2018 Mecum : Portland
 
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Drophead Coupe Adaptation by H.J. Mulliner
Chassis#: LSMH195
Sold for USD$428,500
  2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I image  1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I image  
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Drophead Coupe by James Young
Chassis#: LSHF169
Sold for USD$671,000
  2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I image  1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I image  
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Estate Car by H.J. Mulliner and Radford
Chassis#: LSMH65
Sold for USD$583,000
  2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I image  1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I image  
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Drophead Coupé
Chassis#: LSNH144
Sold for USD$180,149
  2016 Historics at Brookland
 
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I
Sold for USD$98,055
  2016 Collector Car Productions - Toronto Spring Classic Car
 
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Saloon
Chassis#: LSKG39
Sold for USD$90,750
  2016 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I image  1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I image  
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Drophead Coupé Adaptation by H.J. Mulliner
Chassis#: SNH14
Sold for USD$336,336
  2015 RM Sotheby's London Auction
 

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

1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Ilslg522024 Mecum : Glendale$45,000  
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Sedan 2022 Mecum : Glendale$35,000  
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Saloon CoupeLSHF1112018 Mecum : Monterey$300,000  
1959 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD I SALOON Coachwork by James Young Ltd.CLC 142016 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction $225,000$275,000
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I 2006 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction $275,000$350,000
1959 Rolls Royce Silver CloudLSKG912002 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auction November 2002$27,000  
1959 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD I FOUR DOOR LIMOUSINE 2001 Kruse Auction Oklahoma City, OK$35,000  
1959 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD I FOUR DOOR LIMOUSINE 2001 Kruse Auction Oklahoma City, OK$30,000  

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