N°02 — The Story
A vehicle with provenance.
Equipment and features: This Silver Cloud I Drophead Coupe ‘Adaption’ is finished in refined grey metallic paintwork with a contrasting maroon soft-top roof, over a matching maroon leather-trimmed interior with white seat piping, a burr walnut dashboard, two-tone burr walnut upper door and rear cabin cappings, and chrome and burr walnut wood veneer trim. · It rides on a set of 15-inch steel wheels with chrome hubcaps featuring subtle red pinstriping, and shod in Hercules MR II whitewall tyres. · Equipment includes twin front spotlights, push-out front quarter light windows, a three-spoke steering wheel, rear picnic tables, Smiths gauges, heater and ventilation controls, electric front windows, Sundym glass, power steering, and a fold-down rear armrest. · This example has been fitted with a lower dashboard air conditioning system, an electrically operated roof, and a modern Becker Grand Prix stereo with uprated speakers. · The car comes with two keys, a spare wheel, a jack, the V5C (showing titled owner), itemised print-outs of the car’s ownership and service history, and an A4 folder containing an extensive collection of historical documentation, including maintenance invoices, parts invoices, the restoration and conversion paperwork, MOT certificates, photos from the restoration, previous owners handwritten notes, and US registration documents.
Condition: Specific notes from the seller include: minor stone rash on the front wings, small blemishes on the near-side door edge, and some stone chips on the rear boot lid and doors. · The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 14 July 2015 at an indicated 63,391 miles, which resulted in a first-time pass with no advisories.
Service history: This Silver Cloud I was last serviced in 2024 by Classic Automobiles, Petersfield, at around an indicated 65,100 miles, which consisted of a full service being completed, including work on the brakes, power steering, and air conditioning. · A significant engine rebuild and major service were performed in December 2014 by A & S Engineering, Alton, which included an oil pump replacement, new rear springs installed, and an air conditioning overhaul, at a total cost of over £12,900. · An extensive restoration and DHC conversion were carried out between 1996 and 2005 by renowned Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist Wildae Restorations Ltd, and the invoices and photos for this can be seen in the photo gallery, showing a total cost of £147,962.41. · The seller notes that servicing and maintenance expenditure documentation on file (since the Wildae restoration/conversion was completed) shows additional expenditure with marque specialists in excess of £61,000.
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N°03 — Highlights
What sets this car apart.
- 01This Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I is a rare and beautifully executed Drophead Coupe ‘Adaptation’, converted to H.J. Mulliner style by marque specialists Wildae Restoration Ltd between 1996 and 2005 at a cost of more than £147,000.
- 02It is powered by a 4.9-litre inline six-cylinder engine, producing around 155bhp, coupled to a four-speed automatic transmission.
- 03This left-hand drive example was originally delivered to the United States in December 1959, before being repatriated to the UK in 1996, and is offered for sale on behalf of the seller’s father and third UK owner, who acquired the car in August 2016.
- 04This Silver Cloud I started life as a four-dour saloon model, before it was fully restored and converted to DHC specification between 1996 and 2005, with accompanying records, photos, and invoices.
- 05The seller notes that more than £61,000 has been spent on servicing and repairs since 2008, mostly by Rolls-Royce specialist A&S Engineering, Alton, Hampshire.
- 06The supplied paperwork and invoices show a total expenditure of £209,320.29.
- 07The odometer indicates 65,357 miles, which the seller believes to be accurate, though this is not warranted.
- 08This Silver Cloud I Drophead Coupe ‘Adaption’ is finished in refined grey metallic paintwork with a contrasting maroon soft-top roof, over a matching maroon leather-trimmed interior with white seat piping, a burr walnut dashboard, two-tone burr walnut upper door and rear cabin cappings, and chrome and burr walnut wood veneer trim.
- 09It rides on a set of 15-inch steel wheels with chrome hubcaps featuring subtle red pinstriping, and shod in Hercules MR II whitewall tyres.
- 10Equipment includes twin front spotlights, push-out front quarter light windows, a three-spoke steering wheel, rear picnic tables, Smiths gauges, heater and ventilation controls, electric front windows, Sundym glass, power steering, and a fold-down rear armrest.
- 11This example has been fitted with a lower dashboard air conditioning system, an electrically operated roof, and a modern Becker Grand Prix stereo with uprated speakers.
- 12The car comes with two keys, a spare wheel, a jack, the V5C (showing titled owner), itemised print-outs of the car’s ownership and service history, and an A4 folder containing an extensive collection of historical documentation, including maintenance invoices, parts invoices, the restoration and conversion paperwork, MOT certificates, photos from the restoration, previous owners handwritten notes, and US registration documents.
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