1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III

Mechanically sorted! LHD, AC, Beautiful driver!

$88,000

From the Driver’s Seat - Our team’s personal take on what makes this classic stand out

Silver Cloud IIIs are in high demand and this one is the perfect fit for a beautiful, mechanically sorted driver that will be welcome at regional shows and tours!

THE ESSENTIALS

This 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III is an LHD, U.S. Delivery, mechanically sorted example with 54,000 miles! This Silver Cloud III is finished in Mason’s Black with Beige interior and has air conditioning. The original 6.2L V8 is paired with the four speed GM Hydramatic automatic transmission. The Silver Cloud III is in overall good condition and is well-suited for touring use and local shows. LHD Silver Cloud IIIs that are mechanically sorted rarely come up for sale as they are one of the best modern classics and in high demand. 

This Silver Cloud III was ordered through Rolls-Royce by Roy Barver Inc. of California for its original owner, Lawrence Adams, MD of Hollywood, CA. This Silver Cloud III was delivered to the Los Angeles port aboard the Sanuki Maru. The original color specifications were Mason’s Black with gold pinstriping and Beige interior. The original specifications include left-hand drive, electric windows, electric aerial, Sundym glass, and whitewall tires. 

The exterior of this Rolls-Royce is in overall good condition with the Mason’s Black paint presenting with a high gloss and showing normal signs of age and use. There is evidence of overspray through the exterior. The red pinstriping is in excellent condition and is a defined accent along the body lines. The polished stainless-steel wheel covers have the black center with its fine red pinstripe. Brightwork is in overall great condition, with noted dents present on both front swan neck overriders and minor wear visible across trim surfaces. Lighting includes dual headlights, fog lamps, and clear-lens parking lamps, all in good working order. The exterior reflects a well-maintained driver that presents in its striking color combination even with noted cosmetic imperfections 

The interior of this Rolls-Royce is in overall good condition, highlighted by Beige Connolly leather seating that shows minimal wear.  Walnut burl across the dashboard is in excellent condition, while the door cap walnut burl and crossband is in fair condition with visible aging. The beige door panels are in good condition, and the beige carpeting is in good condition. This Rolls has front air conditioning that provides terrific cold air through the control switch below the dash. This Silver Cloud III has fully functional gauges, a front tray table with an integrated ashtray, AM radio with electric aerial, and rear picnic tables. This interior presents in good condition and will be enjoyed while driving. 

This Silver Cloud III has the venerable 6.2-liter V8 which proved to be the longest produced V8 in automobile history. The V8 is paired with the reliable four speed GM Hydramatic transmission which was rebuilt in 2024. The major mechanical servicing was completed by JBS Autoworks from late 2024 to 2025 that totaled over $64,000. The most recent work in 2025 included replacement of the power steering belts, hose, seals, radiator, brake master cylinder, brake system service including shoes and drums, alternator, A/C compressor, and a rebuild of the steering box. In late 2024, the Rolls-Royce received fluid service, new tires, carburetor service, replacement of sway bar and trailing arm bushings, engine gasket replacement, power steering pump replacement, full transmission rebuild, brake servo rebuild, voltage regulator replacement, ignition service including plugs and wires, and starter switch replacement.  This Silver Cloud is ready to be toured!

The Rolls comes with a tool kit, factory build sheets, service records, and the Owners Handbook. 

For more information and details, please call or text Kendi Brown at +1.623.404.9042 or email us at sales@classicpromenade.com. This 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III is available for inspection at our showroom in Phoenix. We are pleased to offer FaceTime or WhatsApp live video inspections, and we help coordinate shipping worldwide. We also have financing partners if you are interested in financing. 

1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III

$88,000

PRIVATE SALE STATUS
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LOCATION USA
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1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III

$88,000

VIN LSFU385
BODY STYLE Saloon (Sedan)
DOORS 4
EXT COLOR Masons Black
FUEL Gas
GEARBOX Automatic
INT COLOR Beige
LOCATION Phoenix, AZ
YEAR 1965
PRIVATE SALE STATUS
SELLER
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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III

The Silver Cloud III was first displayed to the public at the Paris salon at the beginning of October 1962 but along with the Bentley S3 the cars were displayed on a specialist coachwork stand as if the modifications were to the special order of a particular customer.  External dimensions were slightly altered, the interior…
The Silver Cloud III was first displayed to the public at the Paris salon at the beginning of October 1962 but along with the Bentley S3 the cars were displayed on a specialist coachwork stand as if the modifications were to the special order of a particular customer.  External dimensions were slightly altered, the interior remodeled, the weight reduced by a little over 100 kg (220 lb) and improvements made to the engine which included fitting 2-inch (51 mm) SU carburetors in place of the ​1 34 inch units used on the Series II Silver Cloud.   The compression ratio was increased to 9:1, reflecting the higher octane levels of premium fuel in major markets,  although the option of a lower 8:1 compression ratio was still offered in markets where non-availability of higher octane fuels might be an issue.  Rolls-Royce, as before, refused to disclose overall engine power output, but indicated that there had been an improvement of "perhaps 7%".   Increased power and weight reduction boosted speed and performance slightly. The engine now included a nitride hardened crankshaft to reflect the extra power being generated and in response to reports of broken crankshafts in the earlier V8 Silver Clouds.  The transmission was a GM Hydramatic which Rolls-Royce used under license.  The headlights were grouped in a four-headlamp layout subsequently continued in the later Silver Shadow. Other external changes included a slightly increased slope of the bonnet to correspond with a 1 12 inches (3.8 cm) reduction in radiator grille height.

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