1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III

West Coast Classics are proud to present and absolutely stunning and exceptionally rare example of this stunning 1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III LHD V8 4 door saloon, with only 2,044 of these completely hand built cars ever built (1962-65) and with very few fine examples remaining anywhere! This particular example boasts only two registered owners since new and has rare options of 'Sundym' reflective tinted glass, White sided tubeless tires, power brakes and power windows.Finished in an exceptionally striking color of 'Masons Black' with 'Gold' pin-stripes with a virtually flawless 'Tan' color Connolly hides interior with a matching carpeting and mohair headliner showing superb maintenance and care from its two long time owners. 6,230 cc OHV Alloy V8 EngineTwin S.U. CarburetorsApproximately 185bhp4-Speed Automatic TransmissionIndependent Front, Live Axle Rear Suspension4-Wheel Drum Brakes*Desirable left-hand drive, USA specification example*The ultimate development of the legendary Silver Cloud series*In original ownership for approximately 30 years*Originally Masons Black over Beige*Believed to have just two owners from new According to factory production records, this desirable and attractive Silver Cloud III was completed to USA specifications in the classic combination of 'Masons Black' with 'Beige' Connolly Vaumol leather upholstery. The accompanying ownership card lists a Mr. Eric A. Lindholm of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, who may have been the original owner, as correspondence on file in his name dates to the 1960s. At some point, Mr. Lindholm moved from Florida to Montreal, Quebec, Canada, naturally taking his Rolls-Royce with him. Service receipts and correspondence between Lindholm and Rolls-Royce on file place it in his care well into the 1990s. Shortly thereafter, the cars second owner acquired the car for their renown collection, where it joined a stable of Rolls-Royces, Bentleys and other fine British automobiles. Having been in the care of just two passionate owners for most of its life, this Silver Cloud III will be sure to satisfy the discerning enthusiast. For those who are unfamiliar, the Bentley S3 and the Silver Cloud III were absolutely identical with both vehicles hand built at the Rolls Royce factory in Crewe, England with the only differences being their nameplates, radiator and mascots. The Silver Cloud III was introduced in 1962 and lasted until 1965. Little changed externally from the Silver Cloud II with the same improved 6.2 L V8 Series II engine from the original Series I but performance was greatly improved though in the new upgraded Series III models with the top speed raised to 183 km/h (114 mph), with the main improvements being in acceleration and torque and the inclusion of larger SU carburetors. Separate front seats now replaced the bench seat and there was more legroom in the rear. Power steering had already become standard with the Series II but electrically operated windows and air conditioning were now available as an option.In autumn 1962 the Series II production cars were given a facelift and the Silver Cloud III and Bentley S3 were introduced. The most obvious visual feature was the twin headlamp arrangement in what was virtually an unchanged body style. Four headlamps provided more illumination and made it easier for Rolls-Royce to pass the latest North American lighting regulations. Also this layout had been chosen for the next generation Silver Shadow and this provided a convenient way of bridging the visual gap between the old and the new. The side lamps and flashers were combined and mounted in the noses of the front mudguards: the earlier cars had separate side lamps on the top of the mudguards and used the fog lamps also as flashers. Internally, individual front seats became standard and there was some reshaping of the rear seats. The heating/ ventilation system was upgraded, there were extra radio controls and a number of other such details were improved. The engine had a ne