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Offered for sale is this pristine 1937 Rolls Royce Sedanca bodied by Hooper. One does not have to look too hard to be stunned by the beauty of this rare piece of road art. This vehicle is currently under ownership of a local Rolls Royce enthusiast/collector here in Sacramento. This Sedanca has been extremely well maintained and looks as immaculate in person as it does here in the photos. Take a look at these photos and you will see how decorated this Rolls Royce is with awards. The vehicle runs and drives beautifully, does not leak, and is in superb mechanical condition.

Please call, text, or email with inquiries: (916) 761-0081

1937 Rolls Royce 25/30 Sedanca

Price: $70,000

Miles: 51,971

Engine: 4.25L OHV Inline 6-Cyliner Gasoline

Transmission: Manual 4-Speed

Drive-Train: Rear Wheel Drive

VIN: GR067

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.

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.

I have loved owning this beautiful car for 14 years, and the gentleman from whom I purchased it in 2005 loved owning it for 22 years.  He had a complete frame-off performed on it (3 years prior to selling it) by the Naber Bros in Houston when his wife passed away; he never drove it hence. It was immaculate when I got it, and showed 47,960 miles on the odometer (actual unkown).  I have strived to keep it that way… driving it approx 2,000 careful miles in the 14 years that I’ve owned it.  It is time for someone else to enjoy this beauty.

1965 Corvette SingRay Convertible (both tops), Nos Matching 327/350HP L79, Manual 4 Speed, Knock Off Wheels, Factory Side Exhaust, Milano Maroon… beautiful car.

Some improvements since purchasing… new (correct #’s) Holley Carburetor and Harrison Aluminum Radiator,   Repro Power Antenna replaced,

More recently… replaced brake fluid, coolant, steering bushing, new battery, new starter, plugs and wires.

Car was sold new in Spring of 1965 by Rebel Chevrolet, Oxford, MS.

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.

1961 Willys Station Wagon Frame off restoration: 1970 350 Corvette Motor, Completely Rebuilt. Approx. 400 H.P. Late Model 3-Speed Jeep Transmission. Two Wheel Drive. Ford Econo-line Straight Axle with All New Disc Brakes. Narrow Dana 44 Rear- 355 Posi. Brand New Springs & Shocks. New Brake Booster with Corvette Master Cylinder. New 3 Core Aluminum Radiator. Brand New Battery. Brand new Cooper Tires. Fronts- P205-75R15 Weld Wheels. Rears- 275-75R15 Corvette Rally Wheels. Brand New Aluminum Dual Exhaust. Original Seats, All Redone. (Black) Brand New Black Headliner. New Windshield. New Rear Window on Upper Tailgate. Side Windows Both Open & Close. Brand New Custom Made Oak Panels. Oak Slats on Floor All Redone Beautiful. Jeep Repainted Original Color. All New Stewart Warner Gauges. Brand New Tachometer. Windshield Wipers Work. Heat Works Great. Kenwood Stereo & Speakers. Front & Rear Bumpers Re-Chromed. Brand New Gas Tank with Straps n Filler Neck. NOTE: It is a 3 speed manual, but because is a chevy motor it is an easy conversion to automatic transmission. Freeway safe, drives at 75mph with no problem. Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. **We do have a showroom with about 25 cars that is by appointment only **Please Call First and talk to one of our reps at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 **