Post War

Description

The Rolls Royce Silver Cloud replaced the Silver Dawn in 1955. It was produced till 1966, and was the company’s core model in that period. J.P Blatchley was responsible for styling the car, and as the first pre-war new model for Rolls Royce, it was responsible for pointing the way forward.

Albeit a body-on-frame constructed car, which enabled coachbuilders to body to the desires of private clients, the vast majority of Clouds were fitted with the Pressed Steel Company standard body shell. At just under 2 tonnes, it wasn’t a light car and its 155hp from its 4.9 litre straight six didn’t exactly make it a sports saloon, but it had torque and subsequently the ability to waft it occupants around, oblivious to the world outside the car.

The is a Silver Cloud II, which became available in 1959. Addressing the major point, was the Cloud II’s 6.2 litre V8, delivering more power and torque which, despite the Cloud II’s slight increase in weight, made the car rather more drivable. That said, the Cloud’s engine bay was designed for a rather narrower engine, and relatively simple tasks like spark plug changes, require the removal of the front wheels to be facilitated.

This Australian-delivered example has been used sparingly, showing just 19000 miles from new, and the number plates that it was originally delivered with, it is nothing if not a very impressive time capsule.