1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III. Motoring Opulence with Seating for Four.

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1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III

VIN: LZEV175 Exterior Color: Black Interior Color: Black Leather Mileage: 88280 Miles Engine: 6.2 Litre 8-Cylinder no. SV87E Transmission: Automatic

1964 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III
s/n LSEV175, ngine no. SV87E
Black with Black Leather

The Silver Cloud, hich replaced the R-type and Silver Dawn models, ade its predecessor look decidedly old-fashioned, nd represented the last of the separate-frame Rolls-Royces. Available in three series, he most developed was of course the Silver Cloud III, hich in addition to incorporating the alloy 6.2 liter V8 introduced in the Silver Cloud II, lso had a lower radiator, new four headlamp front fascia, arger carburetors, ncreased compression ratio, nd reduced weight by some 220 pounds, hich improved performance noticeably. Power steering and power brakes were standard, s was a four-speed automatic. Factory options included air conditioning, nd power windows, mong other comfort amities.
Simply put, his particular car is among the finest Silver Clouds we have handled at Fantasy Junction. Cosmetically, tructurally, perationally, nd in terms of history, he car is truly excellent, nd has logged very few miles on a cosmetic restoration to a very high standard. An original left hand drive car, his example appears to have been in the dry western climates its entire life. It was under the care of its original owner, r. McCormick of McCormick Ranch (in Scottsdale), rizona from 1964 to 2007. Originally a 4200 acre ranch owned by the McCormick family and used as a vacation home, cCormick Ranch was sold in 1970 for $12 million and became one of the largest planned residential housing developments in Arizona. The McCormicks were descendants of the original inventors of the reaper on the paternal side, nd John D. Rockefeller on the maternal side, nd they kept houses in New York, rance, nd Illinois, n addition to Scottsdale.
Cosmetically, his car is in very good order, ith the restoration aging gracefully. The paintwork is beautiful and was completed to very high standards. It looks absolutely stunning, hich is a particularly difficult feat with black cars. There are some flaws present from age and use including one paint prep imperfection above the left front axle line and a few minor areas of spot touch up, ut in general the presentation is beautiful. The panels fit very well. The car has a lovely hand-painted light grey coachline and hubcap accents. The lights and glass are excellent, nd the car has Lucas flamethrower fog lamps. The chrome is very good, ith light scratching only on the window trims and bumpers. The radiator shell is excellent.
The interior is absolutely stunning and is dripping with opulence. Every inch of leather has been replaced, rom the seats and door panels, o the ceiling mounted grab straps, un visors, ashboard top, nd door jamb and carpet welting. The wood is spectacularly refinished throughout as well, nd the carpets were also replaced with high quality wool. The wool headliner was also replaced. The switches and instruments are excellent throughout and the picnic tables and vanities were beautifully restored as well. This example was factory supplied with power widows and air conditioning, hich blows frigid cold, nd is a rare option.
The engine compartment and trunk are original and very nicely preserved. The engine compartment is correct and tidy, nd shows signs of proper maintenance. The trunk carpet is original and is very nice considering this, nd the tool set is still in place, hough some tools are missing. Structurally, he car is magnificent, ith no significant structural corrosion to speak of, particularly rare occurrence among these cars, hich are prone to corrosion because of their complex construction. The car runs and drives superbly. It starts immediately, ccelerates effortlessly, nd it turns, oes, nd stops very well.
This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire an exceptional example of the last and best of the separate frame Rolls-Royces. The car has always been a Western car, nd is and always has been free of significant corrosion. The bodywork on these cars is extremely expensive to put right when it is compromised, nd this example is structurally superb. Restored to a level which could not be duplicated for the asking price, he car is excellent and it is an absolute joy to behold and use. On the whole, his is truly a top flight example for the Rolls-Royce connoisseur seeking an elegant enclosed motorcar with seating for four.

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