Lot details Registration No: 82 DGB Chassis No: SYD466 Mot Expiry: July 2007
Launched in 1959, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II and its sister car the Bentley S2 were seemingly visually interchangeable with the outgoing Cloud I and S1 models. Although, underpinned by the same chassis layout as their predecessors (complete with independent coil and wishbone front suspension, leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle and all-round, servo-assisted drum brakes), the duo boasted an all-new powerplant. Rolls-Royce's first V8 engine since the Edwardian 30HP 'Legalimit', the 6230cc unit gave notable improvements in both power and flexibility. Suddenly, these wonderfully elegant if un-aerodynamic saloons were capable of close to 120mph via their four-speed automatic gearboxes. A strong sales success, especially in the USA, the Cloud II's introduction led David Ogilvy's advertising agency to produce the classic tag line "At 60 mph the loudest noise in this new Rolls-Royce comes from the electric clock".
Finished in dark blue with contrasting light blue leather upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "excellent" condition with regard to its engine, automatic transmission, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork and wheels / tyres. The subject of an extensive cosmetic restoration by renowned coachbuilder Wilkinson & Son since entering the current ownership some ten years ago, '82 DGB' is seemingly free from the unsightly bubbling and blistering that blights so many of its surviving brethren. Benefiting from factory-fitted power-assisted steering (as do all Cloud IIs), it is said to have provided faithful service on various tours through France and Cornwall etc. Retaining its original buff logbook, '82 DGB' is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until July 2007 and historic class (free) road tax until June 2007.
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