Upcoming Vehicles Available Automobilia Available Results Register to Bid Private Sales Motor Vehicles Available Recently Sold Discreet Sourcing About Collections & Estates Start Selling 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I "Empress" LWB Saloon by Hooper | Monaco 2012 | RM Sotheby's Financing Valuations RM Auto Restoration The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I was built between 1955 and 1959 in a number of 2360, of which 122 were long wheelbase models, which came available in 1957. A number of 121 short wheelbase chassis were fitted with special coachbuilt bodies and of the long wheelbase version only 36 received a special body by one of the coachbuilders around.
1955 RollsRoyce Silver Cloud Hooper Empress Saloon
Only eighteen long wheelbase Silver Cloud Empress Saloons are thought to have been built before Hooper's demise in 1959, so this is both a rare and important automobile that would be a highlight of any tour and a perfect choice for Rolls-Royce Owners' Club events thanks to its stunning coachwork. 1959 Rolls-Royce Hooper Silver Cloud I Empress LWB Two Door Saloon Coupe, chassis BLC35 and engine C34B. The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I was built between 1955 and 1959 with a total of 2360 units, of which 122 were long wheelbase models, which first came available in 1957. There were only 121 short wheelbase chassis that were fitted with special. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II Drophead Coupe Adaptation by H.J. Mulliner $300,000 - $375,000 USD Offered Without Reserve Over $20,000 has been spent on the mechanical overhaul. The engine is now blissfully quiet and balanced. Outside a new Rolls-Royce, BLC35 is quieter than almost any other Rolls-Royce, amongst hundreds, ever heard by the writer.
1958 RollsRoyce Silver Cloud I "Empress" LWB Saloon by Hooper Monaco 2012 RM Sotheby's
1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I - Empress Saloon by Hooper | Classic Driver Market 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Empress Saloon by Hooper RM Auctions - 'Sporting Classics of Monaco' 1 May 2010 London Lot sold USD 54 775 - 76 685 EUR 50 000 - 70 000 (listed) Estimate USD 54 775 - 76 685 EUR 50 000 - 70 000 (listed) Vehicle Overview. Presented here is a 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I (SWB) with the chassis number SWA98 and a body built by Hooper of London. Its odometer reads 74875 miles, and there's no denying its unmatched appeal. The two-tone paint scheme is complemented by chrome trims and the regal design makes the standard-bodied Rolls-Royce Silver. This unique Silver Cloud II is a rarely seen and highly optioned coachbuilt built example of the model. Ordered new through J.S. Inskip, the original owner was listed as Dorothy B. Kraft of Ridgewood, New Jersey—but this was crossed out on the chassis card and replaced with Benjamin Shattuck of Newton, Massachusetts. Handmade in extremely limited quantities, this 1957 Silver Cloud Sports Saloon featured a shortened wheelbase for spirited motoring and a swooping side profile (known as the "Empress" style) which seemingly sprang fully formed from chief designer Osmond Rivers's pen. 1961 PHANTOM V TOURING LIMOUSINE by James Young
1958 RollsRoyce Silver Cloud I "Empress" LWB Saloon by Hooper Monaco 2012 RM Sotheby's
1958 Rolls Royce Hooper Silver Cloud 1, SIAM LWB For Sale Silver Cloud 1 SIAM, Empress RHD, longwheelbase without division design 8523- created by chiefdesigner Osmond River. Hooper had enjoyed the reputation, to be one of the very best coachbuilders. The price for a Hooper body was 50-60% more expansive, than for a standard Rolls in Standart. Hooper_Rolls-Royce_Silver_Cloud_I_Empress_Saloon_1958_05.jpg (862.15 KiB) Viewed 6052 times. ATELIERVANDENBRINK.com. Top. Michiel Mobiel Master coachbuilder Posts: 2068 Joined: Tue Feb 03, 2009 1:45 am Location: The Netherlands. Re: Hooper Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. Post by Michiel Mobiel » Sun Feb 14, 2010 9:09 am.
A rare classic! On behalf of the wealthy first owner, Bentley brought the chassis to coachbuilder Hooper. In the 1950s, these very luxurious aluminium bodies became more bold and more flamboyant with vaulted wings which became known as the 'Empire line'. This is body style nr. 8430 of which only 38 were built of which 7 are in the long wheelbase version. All made entirely of aluminium and. The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I was built between 1955 and 1959 with a total of 2360 units, of which 122 were long wheelbase models, which first came available in 1957. There were only 121 short wheelbase chassis that were fitted with special coach-built bodies and of the long wheelbase versions only 36 were ever bodied.
1958 RollsRoyce Silver Cloud Empress Saloon by Hooper Sporting Classics of Monaco 2010 RM
Rolls Royce TJ 12/50 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud 1 by Hooper, LWB 1958 For Sale Here for sale Rolls Royce Silver Cloud1 designnumber 8523 by coachbuilder Hooper, LWB without division. In good running condition. Ca. 25 0000 miles readen on the clock. Ext. Colour black and inter. light-carribian-blue. RHD , automatic POA "The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I was built between 1955 and 1958 with 2238 produced. 121 of the SWB chassis received special bodies by coachbuilders including Hooper & Co, Freestone & Webb, H.J. Mulliner and James Young. Hooper was founded as Adams and Hooper in 1805 with prestigious London SW1 premises.
