The Rolls Royce Silver Cloud Was Modern British Luxury For The 1950s (1958 Cloud I Road Test)

[@abuhamza1970]

Such a beautiful example of these wonderful creations. Hard to think that those bodies were hand crafted by men in leather aprons with hand tools. So refreshing to hear someone who can speak English properly as well. Thank you.

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Beautiful car good video 🚘🚙🚗👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏👏

[@ThePolaroid669]

Except they weren't. The bodies came from a company called Pressed Steel. No handcrafting of the body. Final finishing maybe, but that's all.

[@44lrc]

@@ThePolaroid669 There would have been some. While the basic body came as a unit from Pressed Steel, the doors, boot and bonnet were of Birmabright alloy, and these would have been fitted at Crewe. And of course, the bodies were finished, trimmed and painted at Crewe, so there was a large element of craftsmanship still involved.

[@axeljacobs9723]

These bodies were not hand built, as you assume! They were Pressed Steel by a Co. Near Birmingham, Uk!

[@tombrown1898]

In 1963 I was ten years old. We moved from Virginia to Ohio, and in the garage across the alley from ours was a gray 1961 Silver Cloud ll. We had a 1960 Chevy! When I got my license at 16, the owner of the Rolls let me drive it, and I've never forgotten how it felt.

[@44lrc]

I became the fortunate and happy custodian of this lovely car in January

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Enjoy it!

[@44lrc]

@@ClassicsWorldUK Thank you. I am, it has already covered more miles in my ownership than it did in the previous 30 years!

[@44lrc]

@@jdcp8976 The expense I have incurred so far has mainly been down to the car’s lack of use over the last 40+ years. Anything rubber and safety related really needs to be replaced, so the brake hoses have all been changed. Fortunately the car had a brand-new set of Avon crossply tyres when I bought it, so I was spared that cost. Some of the coolant hoses had been replaced before I bought it, but the heater hoses really need replacing, and the car tends to run hot in traffic, so a thorough cooling system flush is a high priority. A windscreen seal had perished, causing water ingress which has slightly damaged the varnish on the dashboard capping rail, but, as can be spotted in the video, there was already a split in this on the passenger side, and the splitting is apparently not uncommon. There were leaks from the exhaust manifold gaskets, so these had to be replaced, and the nearside top pin had play, so that had to be replaced. The gearbox and choke needed adjustment. The screenwashers weren’t working, necessitating a new bottle and vacuum diaphragm. A fuel line and the battery earth strap needed replacement. The headlamps needed new bulbs. There are a few small oil leaks from the exhaust tappet covers, the PAS ram, the starter motor, the rear axle pinion seal, and the chassis lubrication system, and a number of rubber seals which are perishing, but they are minor and safely left alone for now. They do say that if your Rolls-Royce isn’t leaking oil, it has run out of oil. The exhaust has developed a minor blow, which is the next job on the list. My main concern when purchasing a car was that it should be basically sound mechanically and rust free, which the car is, and as original as possible. I have probably spent around £7,000 on the car since I purchased it, including a major service, but to a certain extent I had anticipated this. My general advice would be to spend as much as you can afford, budget for some initial repair costs, have the car inspected before you purchase it by a reputable specialist, and if possible, purchase a car on which here has been a fair amount of recent expenditure. The cars are rust-prone, so be wary of any car which has had a recent repaint, especially if it hasn’t been done by a recognised specialist. Parts aren’t particularly expensive, but these cars were made in an era when labour was comparatively cheap, so many jobs are labour-intensive as everything is designed to be painstakingly adjusted. Be aware, too, that these are large cars that need a longer and wider than standard garage. But the joy of ownership is so far justifying the expense, and using the car makes it feel better with every mile. You probably need to budget to spend £1,000-3,000 annually on servicing and maintenance. There is no finer motoring experience than looking down that beautifully shaped bonnet and aiming the Spirit of Ecstasy down the road.

[@billolsen4360]

The Cloud made me fall in love with the Rolls brand as a little boy. Never got to drive one, but in 1987, I did have a 1970 Phantom for an evening when I was a driver for a limousine service in Denver. Incredibly quiet, solid, a pleasure to drive

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Fantastic cars!

[@1940limited]

Same here.

[@-DC-]

Such a Beautiful car the Cloud peak Rolls-Royce road car.

[@johndean958]

Beautiful. Elegant and Engineering to the highest standard.

[@XanderKiger]

Rolls Royce is a magical brand

[@htimsid]

Most enjoyable - and appropriate - narration.

[@OneDullMan]

Luv the definition used for Classic Luxury - integrity and quality and not proliferation of gadgets. Modern cars are not luxurious, they are gadget filled.

[@marial8235]

I have a 1952 Packard Mayfair coupe and it is far more unwieldy than the Silver Cloud, although being slightly smaller in size.

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

A really enjoyable review. Thank you.

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Pleasure, glad you enjoyed! -Jack

[@toucan221]

Nice road test, nice Silver Cloud, hope to see some more

[@deheerKelder]

Man, I love this. Hopefully I get to drive one someday:)

[@michaelbacon561]

I hope so too - I've never even sat in any Rolls Royce or Bentley. I'm no spring chicken, so time is running out!

[@peterriggall8409]

Beautiful example. I think I would prefer the earlier 6 cyl. over the V8 but it is a decision I am unlikely to have to contemplate…..unfortunately.

[@RobinFellowes]

The best car on the road

[@JOHNRGRAY]

Very interesting and informative video review 👍🏾

[@davidarter6271]

A Proper Motor Car. In every sense of the term.

[@herme99]

Ferry engine 6 decks down - wonderful description

[@1940limited]

A lovely way to go about things! 🙂

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Really enjoyable although I wish you said a little more about the interior (something like a Doug Demuro-ish tour :) )

[@davidwelch6796]

For a very similar experience with a more reasonable price ticket I would suggest the Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire (1958 - 1960). Running costs are also more reasonable and the Armstrong Siddeley Owners Club operates an excellent spare parts operation. Buy the best you can and you will have an undoubted bargain, but be wary of buying one needing restoration. If you have to pay for restoration you will never get your money back if you sell the car. If a good Star Sapphire is beyond your budget then consider a Sapphire 346 (1953 - 1958), it is more akin to a Bentley Mark VI but again more reasonably priced, and some say better than a MkVI.

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Great left-field recommendation!

[@roygardiner2229]

How supremely beautiful. Peerless.

[@geraldsmith7240]

The Luxury Automobile.🇬🇧

[@klaushaunstrupchristensen7252]

Since then the motoring industry has made many advances (fuel efficiency and safety among others) but sadly also a lot of backwards steps. One of my biggest hate objects is the ultra low profile tires. One of the reasons that a car like this with rigid leaf sprung axle can travel in comfort is that small bumps are filtered out of the equation by the tires and only the big bumps have to be taken care of by the suspension. Yes low profile tires are almost okay on a Ferrari (even they use lower profile than needed) but not on cars with every day pretensions and even less so on a luxury vehicle. Greetings from Denmark

[@normanmcleod7169]

Brake adjustment was a nightmare as I remember

[@Dg-zj6jo]

art

[@videowsatcher]

Yes doesnt have to have all the tech but no power windows, ac and ps even. Check the fleetwood eldorado of the time as an example

[@44lrc]

Power steering became an option for the Silver Cloud in 1956. This car has it.

[@michaelmontagu3979]

I've owned a 1965 Cloud III, as the second owner, since 1982. It doesn't have computers, cup holders, twinkling lights in the roof and I have to close the doors myself. But I wouldn't swap it for any of the hideous, show off , cars that Rolls-Royce produce now.

[@saikumarkhan]

i like made in England 👊👊🇬🇧🇬🇧🚗🚗

[@davidfuters7152]

Don’t want to upset anyone, but I’d rather have a Bentley S1 or S2

[@OneDullMan]

Agreed from the exterior aesthetics.

[@raychambers3646]

True story I began my electrical apprenticeship with a company because the boss drove a Bentley ,my thinking was they were doing all right !

[@kaspar_1982]

too much of a boat, the only way i would own this is the Icon derelict 1958 silver cloud, a full frame off rebuild. the coolest, most unique car you could own in the world.

[@raychambers3646]

Thought the same , a real head turner and road burner!