ROLLS ROYCE SILVER CLOUD I

The Silver Cloud I (1955-1959) used the 4.9-litre six-cylinder with 178hp. Factory steel bodies or coachbuilt options. Around 2,238 built. The definitive 1950s Rolls-Royce.

Silver Cloud: Engine: Six (I) or V8 (II/III) - V8 very robust. Auto gearbox standard on V8 cars. Brakes: Servo-assisted - effective. Body: Steel unibody or coachbuilt. Rust in sills, floors, rear wings. Chrome expensive. Budget £6-12k annually. V8 cars more usable.

V8 engine (Cloud II/III), Drophead coupe body, Mulliner Park Ward coachwork, Power steering, Good bodywork