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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Mk I

1956 · 69,000 miles · Automatic · Shell Grey over Tudor Grey

£79,650

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

Key facts

Year: 1956
Mileage: 69,000 miles
Gearbox: Automatic
Engine: 4.9-litre straight-six
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Saloon
Colour: Shell Grey over Tudor Grey
Doors: 4
Generation: Silver Cloud I

About this car

The Silver Cloud I replaced the Silver Dawn in 1955 and carried Rolls-Royce's 4.9-litre straight-six, paired here with the automatic gearbox. This 1956 car is finished in Shell Grey over Tudor Grey, with a factory-fitted sunroof and white wall tyres.

Inside, the Claret leather is matched by carpets in the same colour, with walnut veneers and a wool headlining. The dealer describes the bodywork and chrome as in exceptional condition and reports an extensive mechanical overhaul.

The odometer reads 69,000 miles, which the page gives as 69,278 and believed genuine. An extensive history file lists maintenance and renovation work carried out over the car's life.

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 (4,887 cc inline-six, F-head, built at Crewe). Rolls-Royce never published a power figure and only called it "adequate". Performance and weight figures come from period road tests, not the factory, so they are left null.).

Engine: 4,887 cc, 6 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated