For Sale: 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II

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.

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.

1940 Packard One-Eighty Formal Sedan – Model 1807

Offered here is a beautifully restored straight Super-8 Formal Sedan in excellent overall condition. Finished in the handsome color combination of black with gray cloth interior with a divider window, this Formal Sedan speaks with both elegance and purpose.

The past owner reported spending in excess of $60,000 to ensure this car’s overall cosmetic and mechanical excellence. Most recently the 356 cubic inch Super 8 engine was treated to a complete rebuild which included new piston bearings, filters, valve guides and seats, rebuilt carburetor, brakes, and new wide whitewall tires to name a few. Notably, the car has an operative overdrive transmission, which was also fully rebuilt making it an exceptional ride at highway speeds and having a jump seat, transports 5-6 passengers. Vehicle length is 217”, including trunk rack.

This vintage automobile was invited to be entered in the 2015 Winter Park, Florida prestigious “Concours d’Elegance” and achieved winning the Bronze Medal in the Packard category.

Call Sully at 727-286-7899 for further information

Gorgeous 1946 Eight 69M convertible power top

40 FORD COUP DELUXE – Has small block 350 Chevy engine crate motor with 1,101 miles on it. Below is a list of things that have been done on the car:

New Front Mustang 2 suspension with disc brakes, rack and pinion and coil over shocks

Rear 4 link with coil over shocks, box frame tab rear axle.

10 bolt GM rear differential rebuilt with new bearings, gears, seals, disc brakes etc.

Tube X member to stiffen chassis

Powder coat front and rear suspension gloss black 

Undercoat body and  chassis, remove all old dirt and grime

Power brake booster with master conversion kit

Plumb brakes in stainless and stainless braided lines

Plumb fuel system in stainless and stainless braided line

Aluminum radiator with electric fan, fan shroud,  

Small block 350 Chevy engine crate motor

700R4 GM crate trans

headers

exhaust system with stainless tips

serpentine kit with acc.

Intake manifold with carb

Tilt steering column

Front sheet metal inner fenders powder coated gloss black

Wire complete vehicle, and new harness and fuse center, battery and cables.

Car has all original trim, bumpers, lights, mirrors etc.  Great Car that needs some tender loving care to the interior and exterior.  

At this time it is only driven 30 miles a week at the most.