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

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The Silver Shadow revolutionised Rolls Royce, but the Silver Cloud of the 1950s was the transitional model. Progressing from the Henry Royce era of limos to be driven in, the Cloud gave some consideration towards the driver arguably for the first time in a Rolls. Ultimately powered by the new V8 engine to compete with American luxury brands like Cadillac and Chrysler, the Cloud would bring RR into a more modern era, competing also with foreign brands like Mercedes and the revolutionary Citroen DS. Is the Silver Cloud a better-forgotten relic that led to the Shadow, or a hidden gem of 1950s motoring? Jack went for a drive…
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[@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.

[@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!

[@-DC-]

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

[@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!

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

A really enjoyable review. Thank you.

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Pleasure, glad you enjoyed! -Jack

[@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!

[@johnbee7729]

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

[@herme99]

Ferry engine 6 decks down - wonderful description

[@alancrisp1582]

😂 The definitive Rolls_Royce body shape, only the much later and rearer Silver Seraph came close. After driving 🚘 the Silver Cloud 1. You need to go for a drive in the marks II or III ,to compare the differences between the later V8 engine !. Simply the very best - Eat your heart out B.M.W 😅

[@michaelbacon561]

Yes - I've always regarded the Cloud as the quintessential RR. I don't know what to make of the BMW era cars; technical marvels but somehow so over the top and out of reach.

[@alancrisp1582]

@@michaelbacon561 😂👍 Thanks, Great Comment....

[@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.

[@toucan221]

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

[@user-dd1pu1dg5b]

The best car on the road

[@JOHNRGRAY]

Very interesting and informative video review 👍🏾

[@davidarter6271]

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

[@geraldsmith7240]

The Luxury Automobile.🇬🇧

[@Dg-zj6jo]

art

[@normanmcleod7169]

Brake adjustment was a nightmare as I remember

[@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.

[@marial8235]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@davidfuters7152]

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

[@johnbee7729]

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 !