The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud was the core model of the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars range from April 1955 until March 1966. It replaced the Silver Dawn and was, in turn, replaced by the Silver Shadow.As part of a range rationalisation it is very similar, apart from the radiator, to the Bentley S1. The design was a major change from the pre-war models and the highly derivative Silver Dawn. The main design work was by J. P. Blatchley. The chassis was a simple steel box section, welded together and very rigid. Construction was still split into chassis and pressed steel and aluminium coachwork (unibody construction did not arrive until the Silver Shadow). The car was 5.38 m long, 1.90 m wide, and massed 1.95 tonnes. The engine was a 155 hp / 4000 rpm 4.9 L six-cylinder unit with inlet over exhaust valves, twin SU carburettors, the transmission a four-speed automatic. Brakes were hydraulic and assisted by the Rolls-Royce mechanical servo with 11 in drums and suspension was independent coils at the front and semi-elliptic springs at the rear. Power steering became an option in 1956 along with air conditioning. A long wheel base version, lengthened by 4 in , was also made.

The Silver Cloud II was introduced in 1959. Little changed externally but it now had a 6.2 L V8 engine, which pushed the weight to 2.11 tonnes. Performance was greatly improved and top speed was raised to 183 km/h, but the main improvements were in acceleration and torque. Power steering became standard. Electrically operated windows were now available as an option.

The Motor magazine tested a Series II in 1960. They recorded a top speed of 104.7 mph , acceleration from 0-60 mph in 10.9 seconds and a fuel consumption of 13 miles per imperial gallon . The test car cost £6092 including taxes. The Silver Cloud is one of the most desirable Rolls models in todays Collector Car marketplace, and prices have steadily risen over the years. This is due to its classic styling coupled with modern drivability and the rugged dependability Rolls is known for. 2417 Cloud II's were produced over the4 year model run.

This very nice example is in excellent running and driving condition. Cosmetically the car is very nice with shiny paint and brightwork, supple leather interior, very nice woodwork, and a classy color combination.

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