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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II

1961 · 48,000 miles · Automatic · Shell Grey

£46,950

Listed today at Hanwells of London, Hanwell. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1961
Mileage: 48,000 miles
Gearbox: Automatic
Engine: 6.2-litre V8
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Saloon
Colour: Shell Grey
Doors: 4
Generation: Silver Cloud II (1959–1962)

About this car

The Silver Cloud II was the first Rolls-Royce to get the 6.2-litre V8, replacing the long-running six-cylinder and giving the big saloon a good deal more shove without disturbing its manners. This 1961 car is finished in Shell Grey over a Claret lower colour, with a grey interior.

The odometer shows about 48,000 miles, and the page quotes 48,432 at the time of writing. MOT and maintenance records go back to 2006, when the car had covered 42,162 miles, so it has added only a few thousand miles in the years since. The latest MOT was passed with no advisories.

Recent work includes a new exhaust with all new mountings and clamps, a full brake overhaul and a new heater matrix. The dealer reports that the chassis has been inspected on a ramp and shows no signs of corrosion. The seller also drove it 110 miles at 60 to 65 mph without trouble.

Written by Vertar from Hanwells of London’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Rolls-Royce factory specification for the 6,230 cc V8 (Crewe-built). Rolls-Royce did not publish power (it said only 'adequate'). Performance and weight figures came from road tests, not the factory, so they are left null.).

Engine: 6,230 cc, 8 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated