1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II Drophead Coupe by H.J. Mulliner for sale on BaT Auctions

This 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is a right-hand-drive Drophead Coupe with coachwork by H.J. Mulliner of London, England. Chassis SAE.79 was ordered new by its first owner via J.S. Inskip of New York and was moved to California under previous ownership. It was subsequently refurbished before it was purchased by the current owner in 2022. The car is finished in gold over beige leather upholstery, and power comes from a 6.2-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Features include a power-operated tan convertible top, dual SU carburetors, a 12-volt electrical system with an alternator, 15″ steel wheels with polished covers, Lucas driving lights, a Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament, electric front windows, a cassette player, burl wood interior trim, and fold-out rear picnic tables. This Silver Cloud II DHC is now offered on dealer consignment in Saint Louis, Missouri, with build records, tools, an owner’s handbook, and a California title.

The Silver Cloud II debuted at the 1959 Earls Court Motor Show and featured four-door saloon bodywork by Rolls-Royce. The factory-supported Drophead Coupe “Adaptations” were completed by coachbuilder H.J. Mulliner & Co, who converted standard saloon bodies into a two-door open configuration.

Chassis SAE.79 is fitted with Mulliner DHC bodywork and was delivered from the factory in Shell Grey with red pinstripes. The body was repainted in its current gold under previous ownership. Equipment includes a bright-finished radiator grille, bumpers with overriders, window surrounds, and trim as well as a Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament, Lucas driving lights, dual side mirrors, vent windows, and a power-operated tan Everflex vinyl convertible top with a matching boot. There is a stone chip on the left fender and paint cracks on the rear cowl. The reverse light assembly is pitted.

The 15″ steel wheels wear polished covers with body-color inserts and are mounted with 235/75 Goodyear whitewall radial tires. The Silver Cloud featured a coil-sprung front suspension as well as a live rear axle with leaf springs. Stopping power is provided by hydraulic drums at all four corners.

The right-hand-drive cabin features a split front bench seat and a rear bench trimmed in tan Connolly leather along with matching door panels and darker carpets. Burl wood trim accents the dash, windshield surround, and doors, while additional appointments include power front windows, an under-dash mounted Kenwood cassette player, fold-out rear picnic tables, lap belts, and a tan Rolls-Royce-branded front floor mat. The air-conditioning system does not work, although it is said to have been fitted with a rotary-style compressor and converted to R134a refrigerant under previous ownership. The defroster blower motor and soft top-mounted dome light also do not work.

The three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead a 120-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 66k miles. Total mileage is unknown.

The overhead-valve 6.2-liter V8 features twin SU carburetors. The car is equipped with a 12-volt electrical system, and a replacement alternator is said to have been installed in 2019. An exhaust leak is noted.

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission that was built by Rolls-Royce under license from General Motors.

factory build records is detail detail the original number and body number , a delivery date to the car ’s first owner in January 1962 , and special feature include electric window , a powered antenna , and a red pinstripe .

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