Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II (Coachbuilt)
Car Model Details:
(Also known as Silver Cloud 2 Coachbuilt)
The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II Coachbuilt, produced from 1959 to 1962, is a 4-door full-size luxury sedan. Similar to its predecessor, the Silver Cloud I Coachbuilt, this model offered the unique option of custom bodies crafted by independent coachbuilders. The significant update for the Cloud II was the introduction of a V8 engine, enhancing performance while maintaining the serenity Rolls-Royce is known for. The coachbuilt versions retained the core mechanical components of the standard model but featured exclusive and customized designs, both externally and internally, tailored to individual tastes.
Features Include:
- Carburettors: Twin SU
- Engine: 8 cylinder V8
- Cylinder Head: Aluminium alloy
- Gearbox: 4-speed automatic (optional)
- Front Suspension: Independent, coil springs
- Rear Suspension: Semi-elliptic springs
- Brakes: Drum, servo-assisted
- Wheelbase: Standard 3,124 mm (123 in), Long 3,225.8 mm (127 in) available (custom wheelbases possible)
- Tyre Size: 8.20 x 15 (may vary based on coachbuilder design)
As with other coachbuilt models, these specifications could be subject to variations due to the bespoke nature of the coachbuilding process.
