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1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
Excellent & stunning presenting example. Well maintained & a collector's delight
| Price: | $58,000 |
| Year: | 1958 |
| Miles: | 41,200 |
| Make: | Rolls-Royce |
| Model: | Silver Cloud |
| Engine: | 4.9 litre Rolls-Royce in-line 6 cyl |
| Colors: | 2-tone Burgundy over grey (non-metallic) / Connolly Luxan leather in dove-grey |
| Vin: | SGE98 |
Rolls-Royce
Silver Cloud
1958
Same owner for many years - excellent and very
elegantly presenting example!
Words are tough to describe this stunning 1958 Silver Cloud. Finished in rich burgundy over putty grey with blue-grey Connolly leather upholstery fashioning everything in a very original and unrestored manner.
Recently from the collection of an enthusiastic collector, this Silver Cloud is one in spectacular condition and perhaps amongst the best out of the collection. Its most recent owner has retired and moved to smaller premises and we purchased the car.
The Silver Cloud was
produced by Rolls-Royce Limited from April 1955 to March 1966. It was the core
model of the Rolls-Royce range during that period. The Silver Cloud replaced
the Silver Dawn and was, in turn, replaced by the Silver Shadow. The J. P.
Blatchley design was a major change from the pre-war models and the highly
derivative Silver Dawn.
This Silver Cloud was originally delivered January 1958 to J C Stewart-Clark,
finished in Shell Grey over Velvet Green with Grey hide.
It was spectacularly repainted some 20 years ago. The quality of work done was
simply outstanding and we can ascertain at a very high the cost. Today, the body and paint is quite excellent. She presents very smooth
and lustrous with only very minor blemishes and imperfections you would
normally expect of an older car restoration, albeit well maintained. All new rubbers were fitted to the car including the factory correct (and expensive) door rubber seals. She is
finished off with burgundy fine lines to the side coach-work in the correct hand
painted tradition. Chrome, bright-work (including hubcaps) are in outstanding condition. Glass and fittings all present well.
The interior is indeed
beautiful with all its original fitments. The Connolly Luxan hides are supple
soft with the most perfect amount of wear, just as you would want of aged hides.
She does show all the lovely signs of gentle use and the warm
"patina" that makes these Rolls-Royce interiors what they are (the
word "patina" is used literally here, and not as a means to explain
old dry and rough leather!). There has been a repair on the driver seat cushion
but it blends into insignificance with the remaining hides. The rear seat is
simply divine.
The African burl walnut wood throughout is in nice condition and appears to be
the only noticeable aspect of the interior that has been refinished, simply
because it is so good. Carpets are fine as is the headliner. Rich burgundy
mouton overlays finish the interior off nicely as they draw in the same
exterior colour combination.
Mechanically, the car is superb. She sings like the best should sing and always come to life when called upon. The car has been regularly maintained over the last 5 years through Park-Ward's fully appointed facility. She idles very smooth, powers well and handles the road comfortably and straight. She comes to a stand still true and strong. The tyres on the car are period correct whitewalls and are only a few years old.
Under the bonnet she is clean and presents well. It has not been precision detailed but simply kept clean and tidy throughout its life.
As you would expect, this Silver Cloud comes with its original accoutrements, all various tools, jack, torch, a brand new spare and operating manual.
The car is of very high standard and is an undisputable 10 out of 10 driver rating and a good Preservation Class show car.~~ This stately Silver Cloud is an wonderful example of the marque
that is ready to be driven and enjoyed. She is of RROC preservation standard
that can also be used for special occasion or sunny weekend enjoyment. Take her
to your next Rolls-Royce meet and you will attract considerable attention,
maybe pick up a prize as well! ~~
International buyers welcome!
Interesting Information on the Silver
Cloud 1955-1958.
Construction
was body-on-frame, which permitted special bodied versions, though the
overwhelming majority were built with the standard Pressed Steel Company
manufactured steel body shell. A light-weight aluminium-based alloy was used
for doors, bonnet/hood and boot/trunk lid. The chassis was a simple steel box
section, welded together and very rigid. The car was 5.38 m (212 in) long, 1.90
m (75 in) wide, and massed 1.95 tonnes. The engine was a 155 hp/4000 rpm 4.9 L
(300 cu in) six-cylinder unit with inlet over exhaust valves: twin SU
carburettors were added in September 1957. The standard transmission was a
four-speed automatic, the General Motors designed Hydramatic transmission. The
turning circle was 41 feet 8 inches (12.70 m).
Brakes
were hydraulic and assisted by the Rolls-Royce mechanical servo with 11 in (279
mm) drums and suspension was independent coils at the front and semi-elliptic
springs at the rear. Twin brake master cylinders were incorporated from April
1956.
Power steering and air conditioning became available as options in 1956.
A
long-wheelbase version lengthened by 4 in (102 mm) was also made available in
September 1957, outwardly very similar to the existing car but offering
improved leg space for rear-seat passengers.
The British Motor magazine tested a standard-wheelbase factory-bodied Series I in 1956 recording a top speed of 102.9 mph (165.6 km/h) and acceleration from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 13.5 seconds and a fuel consumption of 14.5 miles per imperial gallon (19.5 L/100 km; 12.1 mpg‑US). The test car cost £5078 including taxes. Total production was 2,238 cars.
See here for many more photos of different parts of the car. The photos are of super high resolution so if you right-click on any,
you can zoom in and see every little detail and defect in considerable detail.
Click HERE to see some 150 high resolution photos
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Click HERE to see some 150 high resolution photos
Click HERE to see VIDEO
