1965 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD III FOUR DOOR FLYING SPUR COACHWORK BY MULLINER PARK WARD Registration No. GYU 204C Chassis No. SJR 567C Engine No. S3515 Midnight blue with grey leather upholstery. Engine: V-8, 6,230cc, overhead valve; Gearbox: four speed automatic; Suspension: front, independent coil, rear, semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: front, hydraulic, rear, hydraulic and mechanical with servo. Right hand drive. The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III is a significant car because it was the last of the Silver Cloud series, a series replaced by the Silver Shadow in 1966. The Silver Cloud III had the same basic V8 engine as the Silver Cloud II although Rolls-Royce had cured the early problems encountered on the V8. The horsepower was boosted by 7 with higher compression and larger carburettors. The top speed was 115mph and 0-60mph was achieved in 10.8 seconds whilst the steering effort was lighter than the Cloud II because of increased power steering. The Cloud III is considered to be one of the most reliable Rolls-Royce models ever made. The body style was distinguished by quad headlamps, two on each side and a lower hoodline. Interior changes were minor, although there was more room and the front seats were now individually adjustable. In a few instances noteworthy coachbuilt bodies were constructed on the Silver Cloud III, thereby providing the last chance for coachbuilders to work with a separate chassis. This very rare example is one of the better known designs of a coachbuilt car and carries the Flying Spur four door six light saloon coachwork which was largely the result of co-operation between Mulliner's chief stylist, Herbert Nye and the project team at Crewe. The name Flying Spur was generally used on the Bentley model (upon which most were built) however it is still correct for a Rolls-Royce version, such as this example. Upon inspection in storage we noticed the tools are missing although the car does have an original tyre pump. The paintwork is slightly older now whilst the interior woodwork has minor crazing to the veneer in places. Mechanically it runs and drives, although there is a blow from the exhaust and the handbrake requires adjustment. The mileage showing at present is 83,500. A handsome looking Rolls-Royce and one of the last of the coachbuilt models.
1965 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD III FOUR DOOR FLYING SPUR COACHWORK BY MULLINER PARK WARD Registration No. GYU 204C Chassis No. SJR 567C Engine No. S3515 Midnight blue with grey leather upholstery. Engine: V-8, 6,230cc, overhead valve; Gearbox: four speed automatic; Suspension: front, independent coil, rear, semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: front, hydraulic, rear, hydraulic and mechanical with servo. Right hand drive. The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III is a significant car because it was the last of the Silver Cloud series, a series replaced by the Silver Shadow in 1966. The Silver Cloud III had the same basic V8 engine as the Silver Cloud II although Rolls-Royce had cured the early problems encountered on the V8. The horsepower was boosted by 7 with higher compression and larger carburettors. The top speed was 115mph and 0-60mph was achieved in 10.8 seconds whilst the steering effort was lighter than the Cloud II because of increased power steering. The Cloud III is considered to be one of the most reliable Rolls-Royce models ever made. The body style was distinguished by quad headlamps, two on each side and a lower hoodline. Interior changes were minor, although there was more room and the front seats were now individually adjustable. In a few instances noteworthy coachbuilt bodies were constructed on the Silver Cloud III, thereby providing the last chance for coachbuilders to work with a separate chassis. This very rare example is one of the better known designs of a coachbuilt car and carries the Flying Spur four door six light saloon coachwork which was largely the result of co-operation between Mulliner's chief stylist, Herbert Nye and the project team at Crewe. The name Flying Spur was generally used on the Bentley model (upon which most were built) however it is still correct for a Rolls-Royce version, such as this example. Upon inspection in storage we noticed the tools are missing although the car does have an original tyre pump. The paintwork is slightly older now whilst the interior woodwork has minor crazing to the veneer in places. Mechanically it runs and drives, although there is a blow from the exhaust and the handbrake requires adjustment. The mileage showing at present is 83,500. A handsome looking Rolls-Royce and one of the last of the coachbuilt models.
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