Auction: 1929 Peerless 6-61

Up until 1955, Rolls-Royce relied exclusively upon coachbuilders to produced the bodies of their cars. Chassis, complete with functional drivetrains and grilles, would leave the Rolls-Royce factory to be built into custom works of art tailored to clientele’ needs. Unfortunately, this vehicle production method was prohibitively expensive and was largely falling out of favor by the beginning of the 1950s. That mindset shifted with the introduction of the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II, a new steel-bodied sedan produced in conjunction with Bentley and powered by a brand-new 6.2-liter aluminum V8. However, Rolls-Royce would not wholly abandon the art of coachbuilding. Select models of their new Silver Cloud II, such as the drophead coupe and alloy-bodied cars, were constructed by the artisans at Mulliner Park Ward, James Young, and Hooper.

This 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is a rare Mulliner Park Ward drophead coupe, one of only 75 left-hand-drive examples ever constructed. It was ordered as an American-specification vehicle for Debbie Reynolds and her husband, Harry Karl, in 1961, at which time it was fitted with bespoke Lucas P100 headlights for a classic Phantom look. So striking was the conversion that it caught the eye of Lucille Ball, a close friend of Reynolds and the star of I Love Lucy. The Silver Cloud was subsequently sold to Ball’s production company, Desilu Productions, during which time it could be seen driving around Hollywood with both Lucille and her son, Desi. A full restoration was commissioned in 1995 with work completed by Richard Gorman, a Rolls-Royce specialist, and proprietor or Vantage Motor Works. At this time, the original Porcelain White paint over Scarlet leather color combination was changed in favor of the Velvet Green over Biscuit leather that remains on the car to this day. It is a beautiful and quintessentially Rolls-Royce pairing that perfectly suits the lines of this Silver Cloud. The vehicle is in top mechanical condition and drives very well. For the Rolls-Royce enthusiast, few cars carry the same provenance. This rare, turn-key example is equally prepared for a Sunday drive or a showing on the Concours lawn.

This beautiful, meticulous frame off restoration runs great and is in excellent condition (garaged). Has been used only to transport guests around the luxury resort – Amangiri. A collector’s dream. Complete with restoration records.

Ford Manufactured Cobra 4 Valve Engine with Fuel Injection and Factory Wiring with Diagnostics Capabilities

The owner was looking to build a Shelby Cobra that the engine and drive train would have easy operation starting and running characteristic, and the high amount of horse power that can be associated with a newer style fuel injected 4 valve engine. It would be very driver friendly, and have good low end torque, easy drive-ability, reliable, and could be easily diagnosed should any problems occur.

Factory Five Mark IV purchased new. Engine and transmission carefully selected from a local well know supplier.

After the complete build the vehicle was properly inspected, and issued a V.I.N number by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, and it is titled 2014.

Features-

* New Build 2013-2014. Owner has performed other Shelby Cobra builds and has hand on performed many frame off restorations along with assistance from selected suppliers and contractors over the last 50 years.

* Factory Five Mark IV Plus Upgrades

* 4.6 Cobra V-8 4 Value Fuel Injected- Approx. 96-98

* Tremec 5 Speed Transmission

* 4 Halibrand Replica Wheels

* Powder Coated Chassis

* Aluminum Radiator

* Electric Fans

* Rack and Pinion Steering

* Leather Seating

* Wilwood Brakes

* Ron Francis Wiring

* 3 Link Rear Suspension

* Simpson Restraint System

* Stainless Brake Lines

* Quick Fill Gas Cap

* Roll Bar

* Headers and Side Exhausts

* Titled as 2014 Assembled Vehicle MK4 Roadster

* Factory Engine and Transmission were at 50K Miles Upon Purchase(Approx. 96-98 Build Date)

* Approx 3.73 Rear End Ratio with Posi

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Mechanical-

* Fuel gauge works but not accurate- Needs re-calibrated

* Taillights work

* Headlamps work

* Turn signals work front and rear, left and right

* Brake lights work

* Horn works

* Green dash indicator for turn signals work both sides

* Toggle switch that puts headlamps on high beam, the blue lights on the dash works

* Interior lights work

* On a cold start up with 1000 rpm’s the oil pressure was around 95 lbs and voltage is at 14 ½

* Doors shut nice and smooth and latch well

* Belts hook up properly

* Emergency brake works and holds well

* Electric fans operate

* There is a key for the ignition and a key that locks and works properly on both hood locks and trunk lock.

Test Drive-

Chad drove the vehicle for several miles around a park setting and on a 2 lane road. The car steers easily and smoothly, and is nice and quick at responding well. The engine fires up immediately and runs up around 1000 and when warms up goes down to a normal idle, and certainly has all the nice running benefits of a modern fuel injected engine. The car accelerates and decelerates very smoothly. The clutch operation seems to work smoothly, and the brakes stop easily, and upon braking there is no pulling to the left or right, and without any pulsation. Easily shifts in and out of all 5 gears, and in reverse. The car drives very smoothly and has a good solid feel.

Porsche Certificate of Authenticity: Matching VIN number: 162032, matching engine number: 733135, matching transmission number: 86310, matching exterior paint color/code: Signal Red/6407, matching interior material color/type:  Black/Leather.

Late Euro Reutter cabriolet (delivery date  05/17/1965), only a little  more than 100 built after this car. Odometer 43,700 miles, three owner car, present owner since 1984.

Painted date stamped rims (5*1/65) with new tires and polished hub caps. Original Blaupunkt radio, model Bremen series 5 (restored by W.Wilkins), original speakers and correct antenna. Original tool bag with some tools and restored jack.

Mostly original re-chromed parts except for front blinkers, original units included but need re-chroming, but this might obliterate lettering – new owner can decide what to do.

Just completed restauration including: fresh paint and new rubber parts, new rear plastic window and aluminium strip on canvas top,  new German carpet interior and headliner,  reupholstered leather seats with re-chromed seat supports, tachometer and dual gauge instruments cleaned and re-calibrated with new temperature sender (North Hollywood Speedometer and Clock Co.), blinker unit re-built and handle re-chromed (Doug Feistamel), rebuilt generator and starter with new bushing and starter relay, new bearings on virgin crank, new valves and aluminium oil cooler, new Big Bore pistons and cylinders, Solex split shaft carburetors installed by original owner with hot cam, carburetors restored by 356Carburetor Rescue, complete European heater system with blowing tubes and new muffler (Dansk), rebuilt original cast iron distributor, new Koni shock absorbers and rebuilt fuel pump.

The following modifications made for safety and driving ability: Three point roller safety belt, head rests, leather covered, new dual chamber brake cylinder with dual fuel reservoir and rebuilt wheel cylinders, hidden fuel super filter and electric pump under passenger floor board for priming carburetors transparent with no power, aftermarket fan blowing air on driver side windshield, electric windshield washer pump, original manual pump also working.,Optima battery.

Bondo repair on passenger side rear fender.

Car presently at Rolling Art Motorsports, Scottsdale AZ

Tons of restauration bills for the last 35 years.

Car starts, runs and shifts very well.