The Silver Cloud was the primary Rolls-Royce model from the mid 50s to the mid 60s. Early Silver Cloud models featured a 4.9-liter six-cylinder with 155 horsepower, launching from 0 to 60 mph in 13.5 seconds and onto a top speed of 103 mph. The later Silver Cloud models feature a 6.2-liter V8 producing up to 220 horsepower, launch from 0 to 60 mph in 10.9 seconds, and are capable of a top speed of up to 114 mph. Both engines are paired to a 4-speed automatic sourced from GM. The example above is configured in right-hand drive unlike most examples that were imported to and sold in the U.S. The Silver Cloud was also one of only a handful of vehicles during its era to offer air conditioning and power steering as options. As you would expect, the fit and finish of the Silver Cloud's interior is impeccable, consisting of leather bench seats, wood paneling, metal switches, analog gauges, and foldout tables behind the front seats. Ash trays are more prevalent in the cabin as smoking was considered cool when this vehicle was in production. Despite its not-so-great long-term reliability, the Silver Cloud runs pretty quietly and smoothly. No more than a few thousand of each version of of the Silver Cloud were made until it was replaced by the Silver Shadow for the 1966 model year.
Overall, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is a stunning and incredible classic ultra-luxury sedan. In addition, it was one of the coolest cars on display when I was at the only car show I attended this year.
On a side note, with the addition of this post, Carson's Car Pics has reached a significant milestone: 500 posts all-time. Thank you for following me on this journey, and we aren't slowing down anytime soon. Here's to the next 500 and more posts on this site.
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