1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Long Wheelbase Touring Limousine

The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III was the final generation of the Silver Cloud. In comparison to its predecessor, the Silver Cloud III had quad headlights and a lowered hood and front fender lines. Production continued until 1966, with a total of 2860 being constructed. Production of the standard sedan version had ended a year prior with the last of the Silver Clouds being custom-built by coachbuilders.

This 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Sedan was offered for sale at the 2006 Gooding & Company Auction held in Pebble Beach, Ca. It was offered without reserve and estimated to sell for $50,000-$60,000. It is powered by a 6230cc overhead Valve V8 engine and matted to a four-speed automatic gearbox.

This car was constructed for the North American market; as such it has a left-hand drive configuration and factory air-conditioning, power windows, and power steering. The car has had three owners since new. It has been treated to a complete restoration which included a recondition of the transmission and engine. The interior and trim were removed and brought back to the factory original condition. The body was stripped to bare metal and built to factory quality standards. The car was finished in Mason's Black over Rolls-Royce Burgundy.

A few modifications have been made to the car since new. The air conditioner was converted to a R-134a refrigerant and given a more efficient compressor with new drier, hoses and belts. Other modifications include a digital cruise control and wide-whitewall radial tires. In the trunk is a CD changer which works nicely with the amplifier and upgraded sound system.

At auction this car did find a new owner for $68,200. It is a wonderfully restored car with about 500 miles since the overhaul. It has many modern conveniences while still staying true to its era and original design.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2007