Rare long wheelbase model CFL21 chassis. The car is 100mm longer than the short wheelbase, which is noticeable in the rear doors and fitted without the rear division.

Finished in dark blue with beige leather interior and fitted with the 6.2 litre aluminium-alloy V8 engine accompanied by a four speed automatic gearbox.

There were 2044 standard short wheelbase cars manufactured and 253 long wheelbase with 11 were built without rear division. Believed to be only 3 cars including CFL21 to of survived.

This particular model has special features a divided front seat, rather than the usual bench seat. Sky Top sliding sunroof. Electric windows. Chrome wing mirrors and top fixing driving mirror. Combined parking and blinking lights. Rear picnic tables. Fitted with radial white wall tyres all round.

Chassis card records included plus some previous service receipts and old MOT certificates.

The First owner was The Rank Organisation Ltd of London for Sir John Davies the chairman and CEO. Just imagine how many movie stars may have travelled in style in this car.

Although it does run and drive and driven to our salesroom. It has not been used regularly by the current owner of 24 years for the past four years so may require some recommissioning.

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

Ewbank’s auction of Classic Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia on 2nd October 2024 at 10.00 am.

Viewing Times:

Saturday 21 September: 10am-2pm
Monday 23 September: 9am-5pm
Tuesday 24 September: 9am-7pm
Wednesday 25 September: 9am-5pm
Thursday 26 September: 9am-5pm
Friday 27 September: 9am-5pm

Weekdays the week of the sale: 9am-5pm

Held at our Woking, Surrey auction house and available online.