1966 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD III TOURING LIMOUSINE BY JAMES YOUNG

Marking the end of a long, proud era of independent British coachbuilding, chassis number LCFL39 was the last long-wheelbase Silver Cloud III built with custom coachwork and one of the final custom bodies produced by the UK’s last extant private coachbuilding firm, James Young Ltd., of Bromley, Kent.
It is one of two long-wheelbase Silver Cloud IIIs built to unique designs - in this case, James Young’s style number SC179, a variant of their popular SCT100, the touring limousine known as the “Baby Phantom” for its resemblance to a scaled-down Phantom V. This design incorporates the SCT100’s distinctive features - such as a “turtleback” semi-fastback trunk lid and a sweeping fender line - while adding Hooper-style rear quarter windows, with their distinctive curved trailing edge. The result, accented by a two-tone finish in Honey Beige and Coffee Bean Brown, was subtle and elegant. It was also well-optioned, with accessories including factory air conditioning, picnic tables, a rear compartment radio, and a division window.
The 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Touring Limousine was originally delivered to Robert F. Carney. Carney was, at the time, the chairman of the board of the world’s third-largest advertising agency, Foote, Cone & Belding, with offices in the newly completed Pan Am Building at 200 Park Avenue in Manhattan. The car was sent to Mr. Carney’s weekend home on Captains Neck Lane in Southampton, an area in which he was a prominent resident and philanthropist. Eventually ending up in the collection of multi-Pebble-Beach-winning collector Bob Lee for nearly 20 years, the car is documented with original build information, including detailed copies of its chassis and engine cards, the original invoice to Mr. Carney, correspondence between various owners, and Rolls-Royce Foundation ownership records.
This is a beautiful, one-off 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Touring Limousine in highly original condition, deserving of a place in any connoisseur’s collection. I personally believe the investment potential of this rolling work of art will grow beyond your imagination. We are proud to offer what is certainly the most important and desirable Rolls-Royce to come to the market in years to the most astute collector or investor who understands and appreciates the investment potential of this spectacular motorcar.

[@anastassiosperakis2869]

Great exterior design and color combination.

[@NURREDIN]

When I was a kid living in Cincinnati,there was a local millionaire who had a Rolls EXACTLY like this one. His chauffeur wore a tan uniform with brown boots that matched the color scheme of the Rolls. I wonder if this is that same car?

[@david.m.304]

Could be as there were only 6 of these exact cars made - ever.

[@neiljosephbennett9119]

The camera distorts the sheer length of this car. Not an accurate portrait of how imposing this touring limousine really is.

[@JSDesignHK]

An SCT100 is rare, and with Hooper-style rear quarterlights, particularly so. It’s a shame, however, that this car has been so messed about with: someone went overboard with the coachlining fiche, and the upholstery is dreadful - incorrect hide and dead-flat pleats. James Young Ltd we’re renowned for their particularly well-padded and stuffed upholstery, even picturing its execution in their 1963 centenary booklet. It’s also a shame that someone decided to mount that dreadful grab handle on the facia rail and fit a period-incorrect audio unit, and lost the front cigar lighter in the process.

[@david.m.304]

A beautiful looking car none the less, well videoed however I find I agree with you about the missing cigar lighter, the grab handle on the dashboard and the under-quality of the upholstery, especially the shocking finish on the front seat arm rest. If I owned this lovely car I would have it restored back to it's original condition, not all that much has to be done to achieve that process. Take care.

[@woodrushwoodrush7076]

Thanks JSD as always for providing us with a benchmark to aspire to for those entering the market for a car like this. Such purchases require caution, due diligence, research and wisdom in order to avoid mere seduction and sentiment. Best wishes from NZ.
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[@david.m.304]

Please correct me if I'm wrong but I believe this is a 1965 model Rolls Royce, as the Silver Shadow was announced in late 1965 and went on sale from 1966.

[@superdave2316]

Unlike your average Chevy, the Rolls Royce is titled in the year that it was completed, regardless of when it was started.

[@david.m.304]

@@superdave2316 Many thanks, I've been involved with Rolls Royce and Bentley since around 1980 (although I've loved them since I was a kid in the 1960's) and I'm STUNNED that I wasn't aware of this. Genuine thanks for letting me know. Take care and all the best.

[@superdave2316]

@@david.m.304 `My best to you too sir.

[@david.m.304]

@@superdave2316 Thankyou.