A rare 1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III, once owned by a top film executive, heads to auction for £25,000, offering collectors a piece of luxury and cinematic history. A rare 1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III, once owned by a top film executive, heads to auction for £25,000, offering collectors a piece of luxury and cinematic history.

Vintage Rolls Royce that ferried a multitude of movie stars around heads to auction for £25,000

A rare 1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III, once owned by a top film executive, heads to auction for £25,000, offering collectors a piece of luxury and cinematic history.

A vintage Rolls Royce that ferried hundreds of movie stars around is heading under the hammer for £25,000.

This 1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III is not only a stunning motor but it also has an interesting history.

It was first owned by Sir John Davies, who was the CEO and Chairman for The Rank Organisation Ltd of London.

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The British Entertainment company was founded in the 1930s and produced countless films during its years in the movie business.

A rare 1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III, once owned by a top film executive, heads to auction for £25,000, offering collectors a piece of luxury and cinematic history.
1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III. (Picture: Jam Press)

During the motors years under the ownership of the CEO the stars of the silver screen could’ve all been passengers in this luxury ride.

The Silver Cloud is also an extremely rare model from this stunning line of cars.

Only 253 made by Rolls Royce had a long wheelbase with only 11 built without rear division including this one.

A rare 1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III, once owned by a top film executive, heads to auction for £25,000, offering collectors a piece of luxury and cinematic history.
1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III. (Picture: Jam Press)

It is believed that only three remain making this particular vehicle a very rare addition to any collection of cars.

The motor is kitted out with a 6.2 litre aluminium-alloy V8 engine and a four-speed automatic gearbox.

A rare 1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III, once owned by a top film executive, heads to auction for £25,000, offering collectors a piece of luxury and cinematic history.
1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III. (Picture: Jam Press)

This model also has unique features such as the divided front two seats, a Sky Top sliding sunroof, electric windows and rear picnic tables.

The exterior of the motor is finished in a dark blue with a beige leather interior.

A rare 1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III, once owned by a top film executive, heads to auction for £25,000, offering collectors a piece of luxury and cinematic history.
1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III. (Picture: Jam Press)

The car is up for auction today (2 Oct), as reported by Luxury Auto News.

A spokesperson for Ewbank’s, in Woking, Surrey, who are hosting the sale, said: “Just imagine how many movie stars may have travelled in style in this car.

A rare 1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III, once owned by a top film executive, heads to auction for £25,000, offering collectors a piece of luxury and cinematic history.
1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III. (Picture: Jam Press)

“Although it does run and drive and was driven to our saleroom.

“It has not been used regularly by the current owner of 24 years for the past four years so may require some recommissioning.

A rare 1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III, once owned by a top film executive, heads to auction for £25,000, offering collectors a piece of luxury and cinematic history.
1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III. (Picture: Jam Press)

“This Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III represents remarkable value for money making this a great investment opportunity.”

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