THE PINNACLE OF 1960S LUXURY ON OFFER FROM DM HISTORICS

THE PINNACLE OF 1960S LUXURY ON OFFER FROM DM HISTORICS

One of only 107 H.J. Mulliner-bodied Silver Cloud II produced and one of just 32 right-hand drive examples

Nothing epitomises British luxury like a 1960s Rolls-Royce, and DM Historics are offering one of the finest on sale today. This 1960 Drophead Coupe Silver Cloud II by H.J. Mulliner is an incredible combination of original components and carefully restored features.

The car was one of two highly specified examples ordered new by South African entrepreneur Max Wilson and sent off to renowned coachbuilders H.J. Mulliner for bespoke coachwork.

This particular Drophead Coupe is one of only 32 right-hand drive variants ever built, and astonishingly keeps the majority of its original parts – making it an authentic specimen, ideal for any enthusiast. DM Historics have gone to great lengths to preserve the character of this rare machine, whilst also giving the car a new lease of life.

The exterior of the vehicle has been refinished by the in-house paint team, taking it back to its original Shell Grey with stunning hand-painted red pinstriping along the coach lines. Its original exterior fittings have all been re-chromed to their former glory - with each of the bumpers, over-riders and light surrounds returning to how they left the Chiswick coach workshop.

The interior has been fully retrimmed in sumptuous red leather, the car’s factory interior colour, with grey carpets and red power hood. The original burr walnut dashboard presents in superb condition with a deep shine throughout.

As with any Rolls-Royce, the Silver Cloud provides its pilot with a wonderful sense of occasion. It wafts effortlessly on its 15” whitewall tyres over country and city roads alike, adding an unparalleled touch of class wherever it goes. Complete with an extensive history file, featuring copies of the factory build sheets outlining all options and signed by Max Wilson, and presented in on-the-button condition, this Rolls-Royce is listed at £345,000.

Founder Marcus Holland commented: “It was a real pleasure to return the car to its former glory, and we are proud to now offer this Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe Silver Cloud II for sale. These cars truly offer unparalleled experience and we look forward to passing the car on to a new custodian.”

The DM Historics showroom is packed with a plethora of other stunning classic automobiles. An exquisite 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk1 sits alongside a stunning 1965 FIA-Spec Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1, finished in the iconic Ermine White and Sherwood Green and with its factory original twin-can Lotus engine, also on offer from the Kent dealership. A 1974 Aston Martin V8, 1974 Fiat X1/9 Group 4 rally car and a 1972 Range Rover Suffix A are also up for sale and available for test drives.

DM Historics is an industry-leading restoration specialist and classic car dealership based in the Kent countryside. With an experienced workshop team in-house, DM offers a complete concours-standard service from sales to ground-up restoration, with recent concours showings from Salon Privé to Pebble Beach.

THORNLEY KELHAM OFFERS STUNNING FULLY-RESTORED LANCIA AURELIA B20GT SERIES III

THORNLEY KELHAM OFFERS STUNNING FULLY-RESTORED LANCIA AURELIA B20GT SERIES III

Cotswolds-based concours restoration specialist Thornley Kelham is proud to offer this beautiful Lancia Aurelia B20GT Series III for sale. With over 1,200 man hours spent on metalwork alone, no detail has been overlooked in returning the car to its original glory.

As restoration specialists with an expert understanding of the intricacies of the Lancia marque, Thornley Kelham has revived this Series III to exacting factory standards - with exceptional attention to detail. Finished in its factory-original shade of ‘Amaranto’, with cream wheels and a light grey interior, this concours-worthy classic also has the desirable upgrade of a ‘Nardi’ floor change transmission.

Thornley Kelham has carried out some of the most renowned Lancia restorations in recent years and is particularly known in Aurelia circles for two ends of the restoration scale – the unique period Mille Miglia/Le Mans racer of Giovanni Bracco, and the now-famous limited-edition Lancia Aurelia ‘Outlaw’.

As industry leaders in Lancia restoration, Thornley Kelham restores and rebuilds concours-winning vehicles within its 32,000sq/ft workshop based near Cirencester. With purpose-built engine, metalwork and paint shops, the restoration team is able to carry out every last detail of any restoration to exacting standards. Covering over half-a-century of automotive history, Thornley Kelham’s restorations routinely see them revive vehicles as varied as 1920’s W.O Bentleys (3, 4½, 6.5 or 8 litre) and a Mercedes Benz 300SL ‘Gullwing’.

Lancia only manufactured 720 examples of the Series III, with this car being one of the last twenty.  According to the original logbook, this Series III Aurelia was imported into the UK in January 1963, having originally been registered in Italy. All numbers match to this document, as does the specification of the car.

The previous owner collected the car post-restoration and immediately embarked on a 2000 mile-round Alpine trip; returning the car for its first service with only a minor oil leak. The car has been tried and tested throughout its post-restoration life and has proved itself as a reliable and capable Aurelia as they were in period. An incredibly advanced vehicle when launched, Thornley Kelham’s extensive experience in, and understanding of, all series of these innovative cars gives them the knowledge to set them up perfectly.

Having covered just over 5,000 miles since the restoration, and following a recent service, this 1953 B20GT is the perfect automobile for grand touring, classic rallying and more. This stunning Aurelia one of six classic Lancias currently available at Thornley Kelham, full details of which can be found here: http://www.thornleykelham.com/sales/1954-lancia-aurelia-b20gt-series-4/