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After World War II, Rolls-Royce began offering standard-steel bodied cars that could be produced quicker and provide added supplement to their custom and semi-custom line of vehicles. This began with their Silver Dawn and continued with their Silver Cloud I and has continued into modern times. Though these vehicles were produced in higher quantities, their craftsmanship and quality construction remained impeccably high. The designs were developed by custom coachbuilders such as Park Ward, Hooper, James Young, Freestone & Webb, and H.J. Mulliner.
Rolls-Royce did not list the horsepower figure that the engines produced, but it is believed that it was in the neighborhood of 180. The rear suspension was comprised of semi-elliptic springs with electrically controlled shock absorbers and an anti-roll bar. The steering was by cam and roller with optional power assist beginning in 1956.
From 1955 through 1959, Rolls-Royce produced a total of 2,359 Silver Cloud I's with 121 being constructed on a longer wheelbase. This example with chassis number LSHF 169 is one of only two Cloud I's with coachwork by James Young. It sits on a 123-inch wheelbase, has left-hand drive, and a two-door drophead configuration. The exterior is finished in black paint with the interior being of red Wilton wool carpeting. The dashboard and doors are finished in burl walnut.
This car has participated in the 2004 Pebble Beach Concours. It was offered for sale at the 2006 Gooding & Company Auction in Pebble Beach where it was estimated to sell between $275,000-$350,000. There was no reserve placed on the vehicle and the vehicle left the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2007
Rolls-Royce did not list the horsepower figure that the engines produced, but it is believed that it was in the neighborhood of 180. The rear suspension was comprised of semi-elliptic springs with electrically controlled shock absorbers and an anti-roll bar. The steering was by cam and roller with optional power assist beginning in 1956.
From 1955 through 1959, Rolls-Royce produced a total of 2,359 Silver Cloud I's with 121 being constructed on a longer wheelbase. This example with chassis number LSHF 169 is one of only two Cloud I's with coachwork by James Young. It sits on a 123-inch wheelbase, has left-hand drive, and a two-door drophead configuration. The exterior is finished in black paint with the interior being of red Wilton wool carpeting. The dashboard and doors are finished in burl walnut.
This car has participated in the 2004 Pebble Beach Concours. It was offered for sale at the 2006 Gooding & Company Auction in Pebble Beach where it was estimated to sell between $275,000-$350,000. There was no reserve placed on the vehicle and the vehicle left the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2007
2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $650,000-USD $750,000
Sale Price :
USD $648,500
2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $750,000-USD $950,000
Sale Price :
USD $671,000
2006 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $275,000-USD $350,000
Lot was not sold
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 Chassis#: LSNH126 Sold for USD$57,120 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |
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 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 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 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 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 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 Drophead Coupe by James Young Chassis#: LSHF169 Sold for USD$671,000 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island | |
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 |
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.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Drophead Coupé Adaptation Prototype by H.J. Mulliner | LSJF60 | 2024 RM Sothebys : Monaco | $80,000 | $120,000 | |
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I | lslg52 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $45,000 | ||
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Sedan | 2022 Mecum : Glendale | $35,000 | |||
1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Saloon Coupe | LSHF111 | 2018 Mecum : Monterey | $300,000 | ||
1959 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD I SALOON Coachwork by James Young Ltd. | CLC 14 | 2016 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 Cloud | LSKG91 | 2002 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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