Rolls Royce silver Cloud 1, LWB , RHD Coachbuilt

Make:	Rolls-Royce
Model:	Silver Cloud
Type:	Limousine
Year:	1958
Mileage:	24,900
VIN:	BLC2
Color:	Black
Cylinders:	6
Transmission:	Automatic
Drive type:	Self Drive
Interior color:	Carribean Blue
Drive side:	Right-hand drive
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Deva, Romania

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Description of 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud

Silver Cloud 1 SIAM,Empress RHD, longwheelbase without division
design 8523- created by chiefdesigner Osmond River.
Hooper had enjoyed the reputation, to be one of the very best coachbuilders.
The price for a Hooper body was 50-60% more expansive, than for a standard
Rolls in Standart Steel.
Silver Cloud 1 offered here, Chassis BLC2
RHD, LWB Empress Sallon, without division, bodied by cochbuilt Hooper
, in the papers notice as " SIAM " in good condition and low mileage
Designnumber 8523 is one of 4 in this design ( please have a look on the book
" Rolls Royce - The elegance continues " by Lawrence Dalton )
a realy royal appearance, elegant and distinguished, a rare example of quality and craftmanship, with all- auminium body.
The car was originally purchesed by Hellerman Ltd.1958,
now Hellerman Tyton.
First owner was Mr. Jack Bowthorpe
We bought the BLC2 from Mc Donald Ford Historic Automobile Foundation in the U.S.in 2013
Mileage: 24950
Leather and woodwork are in fine condition
Colour: Mason black with carribean blue interieur
6 cylinder inline
4-speed automatic gearbox
aluminium alloy cylinder head
servo assisted drum brakes
The car starts immediately, drives and shifts smooth
with enough power.
German papers, DEKRA Report, evaluation, handbook and papers from the Hunthouse