1961 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER CLOUD II Drophead Coupe by HJ Mullin - Lot 91

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1961 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER CLOUD II Drophead Coupe by HJ Mullin - Lot 91
1961 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER CLOUD II Drophead Coupe by HJ Mulliner Serial number: LSYD.218 Body number : 6470 Belgian registration One of 74 built with left-hand steering wheel Delivered new to Sammy Davis Jr. Many recent expenses Brake system completely overhauled NOTE: Since the catalog was written, a complete detailing has been carried out on the car. Elegant, flowing lines make the Silver Cloud the most beautiful of all factory-bodied Rolls Royces. Despite its imposing proportions, there's no heaviness, only majesty and distinction. The Silver Cloud succeeded the Silver Dawn in 1955. It was still built on a separate chassis, an archaic technique that allowed customers who so wished to have the bodywork done by a major firm such as James Young, Hooper or Mulliner. In 1959, the first evolution, known as the Silver Cloud II, appeared, with an all-new power unit. This new model anchored Rolls-Royce's switch to the 6.3L V8, equipped with two SU HD8 carburetors, giving "sufficient" but still smooth power. From the outset, HJ Mulliner offered a drophead coupe body, as the factory didn't offer convertible versions, making it necessary to visit a coachbuilder to obtain one. Of a total of 2,417 Silver Cloud IIs built between September 1959 and August 1962, only 107 had the elegant and desirable Drophead Coupe body built by H J Mulliner, 74 of which were left-hand-drive cars like this example. Rolls Royce archives tell us that this example was ordered under reference CX6321 by Sammy Davis Jr via British Motors Cars Distributors. Shell Grey was chosen, together with blue leather. The car was delivered by the Factory with bodywork CT4426 to the H.J Mulliner workshops on January 22, 1961 to receive the Drophead Coupe conversion. Once the work was completed, the car received its Mulliner plate under number 6470. Sami Davis Junior took delivery of his car in July 1961 direct from the Mulliner workshops. He used the car in England under registration number SD85 until the end of 1961. The car was then exported to the USA. Sami Davis used the car until early 1964, when he replaced the LSYD218 with a Silver Cloud 3 Drophead Coupe. Unfortunately, we lost track of him until 2008, when the car was acquired by its current owner through Michel Kruch in Brussels. The car then featured a new color scheme, which it still wears today; the body is in a magnificent midnight blue hue and the interior is upholstered in gray leather. Sound, but not running ideally at the time of purchase, its owner undertook a major mechanical overhaul of the car. The air conditioning, gearbox, sealing and electrical systems, and many other components have been overhauled or replaced over the years. In 2018, the braking system, the Silver Cloud's weak point, will be completely overhauled. The fluid will be replaced by DOT 5 Silicone. Since then, between 2019 and 2022, the cooling circuit as well as the torsion bar and mechanics have been overhauled. Thanks to this follow-up, its owner has made numerous trips between Brussels and Mougins, testifying to the car's efficiency. The road test we carried out confirmed the efficiency of the brakes and the smooth running of the mechanics, making this a particularly pleasant car to drive in town, as well as on the fast lane. An exceptional car for its rarity and pedigree, this Silver Cloud II Drophead Coupe by HJ Mulliner is an exceptional opportunity for all classic car enthusiasts. 1961 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER CLOUD II Drophead Coupe by HJ Mulliner Serial Number: LSYD.218 Body number : 6470 Belgian registration One of 74 built with Left Hand Drive Delivered New to Sammy Davis Jr Many recent expenses Fully revised braking system Elegant, flowing lines make the Silver Cloud the most beautiful of all factory-bodied Rolls Royces. Despite its imposing proportions, there's no heaviness, just majesty and distinction. The Silver Cloud succeeded the Silver Dawn in 1955. It was still built on a separate chassis, an archaic technique that allowed customers who so wished to have the bodywork done by a major firm such as James Young, Hooper or Mulliner. In 1959, the first evolution appeared, known as the Silver Cloud II, with an all-new power unit. This new model marked Rolls-Royce's switch to the 6.3-litre V8 engine, fitted with two SU HD8 carburettors, giving a 'sufficient' but still smooth power delivery.
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