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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@ThePolaroid669 9 месяцев назад

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 2 месяца назад

@@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.

@tombrown1898 8 месяцев назад

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.

@-DC- Год назад

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

@billolsen4360 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

Fantastic cars!

@44lrc 2 месяца назад

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

@ClassicsWorldUK 2 месяца назад

Enjoy it!

@44lrc 2 месяца назад

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

@johndean958 29 дней назад

Beautiful. Elegant and Engineering to the highest standard.

@peterriggall8409 Год назад

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.

@johnbee7729 Год назад

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

@TheGramophoneGirl Год назад

A really enjoyable review. Thank you.

@ClassicsWorldUK Год назад

Pleasure, glad you enjoyed! -Jack

@toucan221 Год назад

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

@deheerKelder Год назад

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

@michaelbacon561 Год назад

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!

@alancrisp1582 Год назад

😂 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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@herme99 Год назад

Ferry engine 6 decks down - wonderful description

@JOHNRGRAY Год назад

Very interesting and informative video review 👍🏾

@XanderKiger 13 дней назад

Rolls Royce is a magical brand

@davidwelch6796 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

Great left-field recommendation!

@user-dd1pu1dg5b 6 месяцев назад

The best car on the road

@davidarter6271 Год назад

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

@PaulStewartAviation Год назад

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

@normanmcleod7169 5 месяцев назад

Brake adjustment was a nightmare as I remember

@marial8235 4 месяца назад

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

@geraldsmith7240 8 месяцев назад

The Luxury Automobile.🇬🇧

@roygardiner2229 Год назад

How supremely beautiful. Peerless.

@videowsatcher Год назад

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 2 месяца назад

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

@Dg-zj6jo 10 месяцев назад

art

@michaelmontagu3979 6 месяцев назад

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.

@kaspar_1982 Год назад

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.