316 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud 1 Convertible (1959)
Rolls Royce Silver Cloud (1955-59) Engine 4887cc S6 IOE Production 2231
Chassis Number LSDD 336
Body Classic Restorations (Scotland)
Registration Number X 202 (Monte Carlo)
ROLLS ROYCE SET
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Designed by J. P. Blatchley the Silver Cloud, was a major change from the pre-war models and the highly derivative Silver Dawn. As part of a range rationalisation the Bentley S1 is very similar, apart from its radiator grille.
The chassis was a simple steel box section, welded together and very rigid. Construction retained the traditional split between chassis and body, allowing the facility for specialised body builders though the overwhelmiing majhority came with the standard body by Pressed Steel employing light weight aluminium based alloy for the doors, bonnet and boot.
The engine was a 155 hp / 4000 rpm 4.9 L six-cylinder unit with inlet over exhaust valves: twin SU carburettors were added in September 1957. The standard transmission was 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. Twin brake master cylinders were incorporated from April 1956.
This Convertible was originally a left hand drive, Stainless Steel Saloon converted by Classic Restorations (Scotland) to a replica of the H J Mulliner design Drop Head Coupe. Mulliner converted around 200 DHC from 1957-64. In addition to the coachwork conversion, the upholstery of the car has been redesigned to provide space for the powered hood operating system and for the hood to rest in its lowered position. The front seats are altered to allow for them to be tilted forward for access to the rear and the interior woodwork is altered to fit the extended door and rear quarter panels.
Many Thanks for a fan'dabi'dozi 30,554,100 views
Shot 167.11.2014 at The National Exhibition Centre, Classic and Sportscar Show Ref 103-316
316 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud 1 Convertible (1959)
Rolls Royce Silver Cloud (1955-59) Engine 4887cc S6 IOE Production 2231
Chassis Number LSDD 336
Body Classic Restorations (Scotland)
Registration Number X 202 (Monte Carlo)
ROLLS ROYCE SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623690651737...
Designed by J. P. Blatchley the Silver Cloud, was a major change from the pre-war models and the highly derivative Silver Dawn. As part of a range rationalisation the Bentley S1 is very similar, apart from its radiator grille.
The chassis was a simple steel box section, welded together and very rigid. Construction retained the traditional split between chassis and body, allowing the facility for specialised body builders though the overwhelmiing majhority came with the standard body by Pressed Steel employing light weight aluminium based alloy for the doors, bonnet and boot.
The engine was a 155 hp / 4000 rpm 4.9 L six-cylinder unit with inlet over exhaust valves: twin SU carburettors were added in September 1957. The standard transmission was 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. Twin brake master cylinders were incorporated from April 1956.
This Convertible was originally a left hand drive, Stainless Steel Saloon converted by Classic Restorations (Scotland) to a replica of the H J Mulliner design Drop Head Coupe. Mulliner converted around 200 DHC from 1957-64. In addition to the coachwork conversion, the upholstery of the car has been redesigned to provide space for the powered hood operating system and for the hood to rest in its lowered position. The front seats are altered to allow for them to be tilted forward for access to the rear and the interior woodwork is altered to fit the extended door and rear quarter panels.
Many Thanks for a fan'dabi'dozi 30,554,100 views
Shot 167.11.2014 at The National Exhibition Centre, Classic and Sportscar Show Ref 103-316