The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud was produced by  from April 1955 to March 1966. It was the core model of the Rolls-Royce range during that period. The Silver Cloud replaced the Silver Dawn and was, in turn, replaced by the Silver Shadow. The J.P. Blatchley design was a major change from the pre-war models and the highly derivative Silver Dawn. As part of a range rationalisation the Bentley S1 is very similar, apart from its radiator grille.

The Silver Cloud II was introduced in 1959. It was little changed externally from the SC I, but was given a new Rolls-Royce developed 6.2 L V8 engine, which pushed the weight to 2.11 tonnes. Performance was greatly improved and top speed was raised to 183 km/h (114 mph), but the main improvements were in acceleration and torque. Power steering became standard. Electrically operated windows were now available as an option.

The basic architecture of the Silver Cloud II did not change between 1959 and 1963, but there were numerous minor changes implemented, notable among them a succession of improvements to the ventilation system. Interior changes in 1961 included the adoption of blue instrument lighting, the introduction of a combined indicator / headlamp flasher switch and of a handbrake warning light. A remodelled rear light assembly was introduced in May 1962 and a change to single sealed-beam headlamps was made in August 1962.

•  Specifications
• Bodywork
• Length : cm (in): 548 (215.7)
• Width : cm (in): 190 (74.8)
• Height : cm (in): 163 (64.2)
• Wheelbase : cm (in) : 323 (127)
• Weight: kg (lb) : 2100 (4635)
• Mechanics.
• Displacement : V8 6223 cc (380 cu in), front-mounted
• Valve gear : 16
• Fuel system : 2 SU carburettors
• Gearbox : 4-speed automatic
• Drive wheels : rear-wheel drive
• Maximum power : +- 240 hp
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