Lot #15 - 1957 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud I
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Classic Cars & Motoring Memorabilia
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Sale Date:20 Mar 2016 ~ 11am
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Lot #:15
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Lot Description:1957 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud I
The 1950s marked the start of a long-standing relationship between Rolls Royce and the royal family. Replacing Daimler as the preferred motor car supplier to the British monarchy, Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth took delivery of the first Phantom IV in 1950. Designed exclusively for royalty and heads of state, Phantom IV is one of the rarest Rolls?Royce motor cars in the world, with only 18 ever built. The introduction of Silver Cloud came in 1955. Designed by JP Blatchley and capable of a top speed of 106 mph, it featured the same 4,887cc engine as Silver Dawn but with a completely new and handsome steel body. Engine no. 3F172Chassis no. SFE345An exceptionally original two owner car which has travelled just 54,000 miles from new. A South African delivered vehicle, It has been very well cared for, well serviced, and comes with its original tools and books. Metalic grey exterior with dove grey leather upholsteryPurchased by the current owner in September 2007,it is fully registered in NSW until 12/9/2016.
Front seat re-covered. The rest is fully original -
Estimate:A$60,000 - 65,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Automobiles & Accessories
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