In 1959 the Silver Cloud II was the first car to use the 6.2-liter, 230-hp V-8 engine, replacing the straight six was the biggest innovation at the time. This engine, developed during the 1950s, was still performing in Rolls-Royce’s cars of the 1990s. In the U.S.A. the Silver Cloud II was tremendously successful, and the slogan coined by David Ogilvy’s advertising agency, “At 60-mph the loudest noise in this new Rolls- Royce comes from the electric clock,” became a classic in its own right. To this new engine was mated a General Motors/Rolls-Royce Hydra-Matic four-speed transmission, with gear selection via a column shift lever.

This desirable left-hand drive sedan is finished in beige two-tone with chrome adornments and thin whitewall tires. The interior is finished in beige parchment leather. It is equipped with rare options: functioning Webasto sunroof and rear air conditioning controls. Other options include power steering, brakes and windows. The interior is adorned with Smiths gauges, quartz clock and “The Master Voice” factory radio.

Reported to be original, included with the car is the owner’s manual and a complete set of Rolls-Royce tools, which includes: spare tire, pump, jack, flashlight and a complete original small toolkit.