Words cannot describe this stunning 1962 Silver Cloud II. Finished in Midnight blue with Champagne (cream) interior combining Connolly leather with West of England cloth upholstery.
The most notable feature of this car, besides being a superb condition example of a Silver Cloud II – Long Wheel Base (“LWB”) with factory glass division, is the very unique fitment of a rear seat dash-board containing full instrumentation; speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, clock, altimeter, compass and clock. Along with other switches and control functions.
The car has a host of special fitments and these are listed below.
Recently acquired from an estate where the owner was an avid and life-time collector of Rolls-Royces, this Silver Cloud II is in simply superb condition and certainly the best of the collection. Its provinance is equally impressive, adding to its uniqueness. Once owned by well-known Hollywood actor – Nicholas Cage – its history is as follows:
LLCD22 was ordered by Charles F Urschel, a Texas oil tycoon. The car was sent to Harold Radford Ltd for the various fittings, with the exception of the rear instrument panel, which was done at Park Ward Coachwork Ltd in London. Mr Urschel was a prolific motoring enthusiast and often drove the car himself. He employed an equally enthusiastic chauffeur for those occasions when he needed to be driven, hence the rear instrument panel.
LLCD22, in addition to being uniquely bespoke, is an historically important car. Mr Urschel was kidnapped by “Machine Gun” Kelly in 1933. After Mr Urschel’s death in 1970, LLCD22 was acquired by his old friend, Nathan “Available” Jones, who kept it until his death, at which time noted collector Jerry Moore acquired the car. Mr Moore kept LLCD22 until he passed away, at which time Nicholas Cage bought the car. Mr Cage kept the car until his tax issues got the best of him. In 2002, noted Rolls-Royce enthusiast N Craig Bryant bought the car, which he had known since new, as he was friends with both Mr Urschel and “Available” Jones.
LLCD22 was ordered finished in Midnight Blue with Brick finelines, which were changed to beige upon delivery as per Mr Urschel’s request. The interior is upholstered in a combination of special pigskin-grained Champagne-coloured Connolly hide and Beige Bedford cord cloth.
When the car was ordered new, Charles F Urschel did NOT like the the Silver Cloud III with four headlights so Radford had to source “remaining parts” to complete the job resulting in the use of SC 1 air intake grills, SC II fender and bonnet and SC III tailights.
Purchased by its most recent owner in 2002, she has remained in the same ownership and been the product of a healthy and loving stewardship. So original is the car, it still sports the original black on yellow number plates right down to an original “1962” license sticker.
Body and paint is excellent. She was repainted some 20 years ago, in the same original colour, at the cost back then of over $25,000. It is painted in 2 stage clear over base and looks stunning. She is finished off with beige fine-lines in the hand-painted tradition to the waist-rail and hubcap beauty rings. All bright work is in excellent condition with minimal pitting, dents or marks.
The interior is simply stunning with all its original fitments. The Connolly leather is supple and soft showing only the very modest of wear. She does show all the lovely signs of gentle use and the warm “patina” that makes these Rolls-Royce interiors what they are (The word “patina” is used literally here, and not as a means to explain old dry and cracked leather!). The Circassian burl walnut wood-work throughout is to die for and I highly recommend viewing of all the close-up photos in the link provided. The Wilton wool carpets are all original, as are the head-liner and lambswool mouton rugs.
Mechanically, the car is superb. She has been put through Park-Ward’s fully appointed facility and anything needing doing was attended to. This aside, the car was excellent to begin with. As testimony, we received the car after more than 3 years of her not being started. – after doing all the necessary commissioning procedures, she fired up instantly and held a steady idle like she was warmed up only moments previously. So very impressive! She is certainly very sound and the low mileage can be of no question. She idles very smooth, powers well and handles the road comfortably and straight – no front end suspension issues typically seen on Clouds. She comes to a stop, true and strong. The tyres on the car are 100% period correct Firestone 8.20-15 blackwalls with pie-crust edge, fitted only some 4 years ago and are in exact accordance with the original buildsheets.
Under the bonnet, the presentation is amazing. It has not been precision detailed but simply kept clean and tidy throughout its life. You must take the time to look at the photos of the engine bay as its presentation is like that of only a 10-year-old example. Simply stunning!
As you would expect, this Silver Cloud II comes with its original accoutrements and operating manual.
The car is of very high standard and is an undisputable 10 out of 10 driver rating and a true Preservation class show car. She is without question a valuable find and investment.
~~ This stately Silver Cloud II LWB with Division is an outstanding example of the marque in its most bespoke form. She is of RROC show standard that can also be used for special occasion or sunny weekend enjoyment. Take her to your next Rolls-Royce meet and you will not only attract considerable attention, but most certainly pick up a prize as well! ~~
International buyers always welcome!
Interesting Information about this amazing Silver Cloud II LWB with Division.
1962 ROLLS ROYCE LONG WHEEL BASE
DUAL COWL SEDAN WITH DIVISION
SILVER CLOUD II SERIES
LLCD-22-DELIVERED SEPTEMBER 17,1962
CUSTOM COACHWORK BY HAROLD RADFORD LTD. LONDON, ENGLAND
Complete Dash Board in Rear Compartment with:
Speedometer, resettable trip odometer, tachometer, altimeter, compass, fuel gauge, oil level gauge, clock, division window and rear radio control.
Two writing desks (picnic tables) concealing Crystal Glassware and Sterling Silver decanters.
Umbrella & holder at base of rear seat.
Center rear armrest contains personal leather accessories; notebook, cigarette case and change wallet.
Equipped with two separate Air Conditioning systems for front and rear.
Front Compartment & interior:
AM-FM radio with eight-track stereo tape system and CB (retrofitted by original owner in 1972).
Separate controls for front and rear Air Conditioning.
Remote control for “Rotoflare” driving light.
Cruise control (retrofitted by original owner in 1972).
Compartments in both front doors for Liquor Flasks, thermos bottles with Rolls-Royce sterling shaving kit
Interior finished in Circassian walnut with Connolly Pigskin Leather and ribbed West of England Bedford cloth inserts in the seats.
Exterior:
Boot mounted fold-out picnic table
Sirram picnic basket to boot with china crockery, cutlery, sandwich boxes and thermos
Extremely rare Madchal ‘Amplilux’ halogen headlamps (factory fitted from new)
Rotoflare swiveling driving light
Left rocker panel Fishing rod holder (the rod and container were retained by the original owner)
Handbook and supplements, full tool kit
Wheelbase – 127”
Height: 64”
Width: 74.75”
Overall Length – 216”
Curb weight – 4850 pounds.
See here for many more photos of different parts of the car. The photos are of super high resolution so if you right-click on any,
you can zoom in and see every little detail and defect in considerable detail.
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