1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III

HIGHLIGHTS: SPECTACULAR, NO EXPENSE SPARED RESTORATION! DRIVES AND PERFORMS FLAWLESSLY EXTREMELY RARE AND DESIRABLE LONG-WHEELBASE MODEL ONE OF ONLY 206 PRODUCED KNOWN HISTORY FROM NEW! DESIRABLE AMERICAN MARKET LEFT-HAND DRIVE FINAL SERIES OF THE ICONIC SILVER CLOUD JUST RELEASED FROM A RESPECTED WORLD-CLASS COLLECTION GORGEOUS ORIGINAL FACTORY COLOR COMBINATION! EXTREMELY RARE MODEL WITH DIVISION WINDOW & REAR COMPARTMENT RADIO CONTROLS ACCOMPANIED BY COPIES OF FACTORY BUILD DOCUMENTATION, OWNER'S MANUAL, TOOLS, CHAUFFEUR'S GUIDE, CORRESPONDENCE, AND PREVIOUS WORK INVOICES TREMENDOUS INVESTMENT POTENTIAL! SIMPLY ONE OF THE BEST EXAMPLES OF THIS HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER MODEL! A COLLECTOR'S DREAM! FEATURES INCLUDE: 6.2L V8 FOUR-SPEED AUTOMATIC TINTED GLASS WHITE WALL TIRES FULL LEATHER INTERIOR FULL BURL WALNUT WOOD TRIM POWER STEERING POWER BRAKES POWER WINDOWS ELECTRIC DIVISION WINDOW REAR COMPARTMENT RADIO CONTROLS WALNUT REAR-SEAT PICNIC TRAYS FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING REAR DEFROSTER The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III represented a watershed moment for its manufacturer. Introduced for 1963, it was still a traditionally crafted luxury automobile with wood-framed bodywork with a surpassingly comfortable leather-lined interior featuring a librarys worth of Burled Walnut. The engine, improved over the previous Silver Cloud II, was the epitome of the Rolls-Royce ideal of gradual refinement of a design and is reassuringly silent at any RPM. Yet, this model also represented the companys first nods towards contemporary styling, with quad headlamps, a lowered hood and radiator shell, smaller bumpers, and separate front seats. As indicated by copies of Rolls-Royce factory documentation, this Silver Cloud III was delivered new to Mrs. K.S. Beinecke on 14 October 1963. A resident of New Yorks glamourous Fifth Avenue, Mrs. Beinecke married into the family that ran the Sperry & Hutchinson company, known for its S&H Green Stampsa popular retail loyalty rewards program. Following Mrs. Beineckes ownership tenure, this Silver Cloud IIIs next owner of record was William J. Farnbauch of Lake Worth, Florida, an enthusiast who maintained a stable of vintage Rolls-Royces and Bentleys. It was subsequently acquired by Woody Richey, also of Florida, a noted collector and enthusiastic Rolls-Royce Owners Club participant. In 1994, it was purchased by Leon Farmer, Jr., a businessman and philanthropist residing in Athens, Georgia; correspondence on file from the time of purchase described it as a fully restored 100 point show car. One of only 206 long-wheelbase examples produced, this Silver Cloud III was an ideal companion for Mrs. Beinecke's high-society lifestyle. Finished in Brewster Green and featuring wide whitewall tires, the car presents a very elegant exterior. Beige Connolly Vaumol leather upholstery lines both front and rear compartments which were separated by a glass divider. Modern conveniences include electric windows and an electric antenna; and factory air conditioning. This exquisite example was just released from a respected world-class collection and is now ready for its next caretaker. Seldom do Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III long wheelbase examples ever come up for sale, especially in this incredible color combination and high-level show-quality restoration.