1963 | Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe by H.J. Mulliner

Exuding grace, style, and true craftsmanship, this Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe by H.J. Mulliner rings in a paramount offering from the model’s final series. Converted by hand at Mulliner’s Willesden, London works, its status as one of just 27 coachbuilt left-hand-drive examples shines throughout. Extensive documentation, from the car’s original order sheets to production/test records and service history illustrate rare provenance and careful stewardship under past ownership. Long-term Southern California caretakers and maintenance performed by Rolls-Royce specialist workshops lend a repaint in its Garnet finish, as well as new cabin and convertible top upholstery. 
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Front and center, quad headlights flank a rare Kneeling Flying Lady hood ornament atop its signature waterfall grille. Flowing contours are further accented by reflective ‘Sundym’ tinted glass, chrome brightwork, and whitewall tires. Interior highlights include Beige Connolly leather overlaid with Burlwood trim and plush mohair headlining capped off by enthusiast rarities from a dash-mounted tachometer and altimeter to monogrammed door sill plates. Front/rear individual seat configuration, air conditioning, power windows, folding picnic tables, and an AM/FM radio provide top amenities of the era. Beneath the hood, an all-aluminum 6.2-liter V8 drives the rear wheels, paired with an automatic transmission.
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Showing just over 32k miles displayed by the odometer, this Rolls-Royce benefits from an exhaustive records, a Seller’s Disclosure, plus included tools and spare parts. Fans of the marque, classic car appreciators, and high-end collectors seeking a fine example of the ‘best cars in the world’ when-new will find this coachbuilt Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe an alluring addition to any collection. 

 

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The selling dealer reports that this Rolls-Royce has previously undergone refurbishment work, which includes an exterior respray from its original Velvet Green to the current Garnet paint finish and refurbishment of interior upholstery, carpeting, Burlwood dashboard trim, headlining, and the convertible roof. They also report this Rolls-Royce has been previously maintained throughout its life by specialist workshops in Los Angeles, namely Vanderploeg Motors, Scott Motors, and Independent Rolls-Royce of Beverly Hills, CA 

Provided service records report the most recent documented work includes the following:

 

Provided documentation and available information state this Rolls-Royce was first delivered new to J.S. Inskip Inc. Rolls-Royce of New York on November 5, 1963. Sold next through Peter Satori Co. Ltd of Pasadena, California, the car enjoyed private ownership from 1968-2010. The current selling dealer reports they have accrued minimal mileage under their ownership, with the vehicle currently located in Torrance, California.

 

Sotheby's Motorsport presents this auction in partnership with the selling dealer. This shows wear consistent with its age, low mileage, and refurbished condition according to a Seller's Disclosure. Please review the entire document by clicking "Seller's Disclosure" above.

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