#Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Convertible

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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Convertible III 1965. - source Rolls Royce & Bentley Woodwork Restoration.

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Today we have a 1964 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III that was converted to a drophead coupe. To see more great cars, check out the blog: https://turnerbudds-carblog.blogspot.com/

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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Convertible 

It is extraordinary to have one of these very rare Silver Cloud adaptations by H. J. Mulliner. Only 25 vehicles were produced in total. This beautiful vehicle comes in the unusual color Velvet Green and with black leather interior. The car had owners in Germany, California, Switzerland and Monaco. Nicolas Cage is also said to have been one of the owners. 

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Su mirada escupe su alma. Su visión es como para provocar disturbios en cualquier espectáculo del mundo. Es demasiado duro, demasiado fuerte, demasiado “orgásmico”, es una bomba de automóvil …. El Gladiator Gaylord … Es tan motivador que “casi” me hará querer unirme a un gimnasio y levantar pesas hasta que mis músculos se desintegran …

El proyecto Gaylord fue iniciado por los hermanos James y Edward Gaylord cuyo padre era inmensamente rico después de la invención del " Bobby pines " ... una horquilla de metal simple que era utilizada para mantener el cabello en su lugar. ¿Qué hacer con tanto dinero? Observaron los proyectos locos y extravagantes de Virgil Exner en el espíritu de Düsenberg y Stutz de antes de la guerra, luego contactaron a varias personalidades de la industria automotriz como Andy Granatelli, el mejor preparador de motores Packard, Alex Trémulis, el diseñador e ingeniero del famoso Tucker, y su amigo Ed Cole, el famoso diseñador de General Motor ... para ofrecerles la realización de “su proyecto”.

Después de varios rechazos, decidieron recurrir a Brooks Stevens, diseñador de renombre que ya había trabajado para Kaiser Frazer y Willys, quienes crearon el Excalibur "J", un pequeño automóvil deportivo que evolucionará hasta el famoso Excalibur SS. Las breves especificaciones sugerían una libertad total de diseño, incluso más allá de los estándares de la época ..., pero debe ser un convertible con techo desmontable en el maletero, dos lugares, basado en un chasis tubular diseñado por James Gaylord en persona.

Resultó en una máquina sorprendente, utilizando el mundo de los temas neoclásicos: faros de gran tamaño, parrilla vertical, capó largo y alas con muescas. El primer modelo fue impulsado por un V8 Chrysler Firepower, ensamblado en la compañía alemán Spohn de Ravensburg ... y fue París quién tuvo los honores del estreno mundial de este Gaylord Gladiator en el show de automóvil en 1955.

La emoción fue inmediata para todos los visitantes. Nadie había recibido tantas bofetadas durante años. todo el diseño estaba loco, pero el gatillo, la cosechadora de la columna vertebral, era la cara frontal y sus gigantescos faros, enmarcando una enorme rejilla que cayó sin previo aviso para atormentar el espíritu del público de manera espectral … una cabalgata emocional. El Gaylord Gladiator era hermoso para llorar, felicidad absoluta, con ángeles que se tambalean para golpear a cualquiera que se atreva a criticarlo.

El auto hizo querer bailar, llorar, correr desnudo en París a las 5 de la mañana ... un diamante ... pero las tarifas anunciadas eran muy altas para la época. En aquel entonces, tenía un precio de 17,500 dólares estadounidenses, que era una cantidad asombrosa en ese momento. Por el mismo precio se podía comprar cuatro Chevrolet Corvettes. Sin embargo, el precio correspondía a un nivel de equipo consecuente: dirección asistida, rueda de repuesto en una placa que se maniobró eléctricamente, varios dispositivos como ventanas eléctricas, aire acondicionado y asientos eléctricos. Uno de los atributos más emocionantes de un automóvil era un techo plegable. Su mecánica central funcionaba de manera similar a los sistemas convertibles modernos. Muchos fabricantes se inspiraron en el Gaylord Gladiator. Corrían rumores de que Ford inspeccionó el prototipo de Gladiador Gaylord en el salón del automóvil en 1955 y luego adoptó la misma solución de techo plegable en el modelo Ford Skyliner de 1957. El mundo es así: copy and paste …

Además del modelo exhibido en la feria de París, solo se construyeron otros dos autos completos, equipados con un Cadillac V8 que reemplaza el motor Chrysler del primer modelo. Descontentos con el trabajo de la Karosseriefabrik Hermann Spohn, los hermanos Gaylord se habían dirigido a Luftschiffbau Zeppelin GmbH de Friedrichshafen para continuar la producción. Además de una gran cantidad de ideas técnicas innovadoras, la compañía tenía el don de poder persuadir a las personas para que apoyaran lo que entonces eran proyectos aventureros, incluso después de encontrar contratiempos. Destacadas personalidades de la época como Claude Dornier y Karl Maybach vinieron a Friedrichshafen a trabajar con Zeppelin. La ciudad de Friedrichshafen en el lago de Constanza era (y sigue siendo) un importante foco tecnológico. Este segundo modelo tenía un diseño ligeramente cambiado con doble faro (Fotos a color), muy parecido al futuro Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III de 1962.

Los autores del proyecto deseaban que sus inversiones valieran la pena. Tuvieron que encontrar al menos 25 compradores que estarían dispuestos a pagar el depósito, y luego la suma total. Todo quedó en la nada porque finalmente fue arrastrada por demandas civiles del mismo orden que la compañía de automóviles Tucker de Chicago. Los hermanos Gaylord decidieron detener la producción y Jim Gaylord pasó varias semanas en un hospital psiquiátrico, sufriendo “agotamiento mental”.

Los autos desaparecieron. Según James Gaylord, el primer modelo había sido enviado a Silver Springs en Orlando, Florida. El segundo, después de haber sido robado, había desaparecido durante 35 años. En 1990, James Gaylord pidió a un miembro activo de la Society of Automotive Historians (dueño de la compañía Auto Search International) que localizara sus autos. Se buscó activamente en todo Europa. Por supuesto, durante su investigación llamó la atención y la de varios medios ... y finalmente, se pudo rastrear el automóvil que (supuestamente) había pasado en las manos de una coleccionista que vivía en Lyon, Francia, llamado Lucienne Loriel.

El entrevistador la conoció personalmente en su oficina de Lyon, donde le dio una cálida bienvenida porque la entrevista con ella había sido organizada de antemano por un conocido mutuo que había sido el curador del "Grand Prix Museum de Cannes”. La entrevista comenzó intercambiando opiniones sobre los autos de colección estadounidenses en Europa, y luego Lucienne Loriel contó sobre algunos de los autos estadounidenses que había comprado a lo largo de los años. Cuando se habló sobre Gaylord Gladiator, ella habló cariñosamente sobre el automóvil, recordando los detalles íntimos de su construcción y sus opciones únicas pero negó de tenerlo en su garaje.

El tercer auto había desaparecido y un chasis estaba destinado a ser utilizado en Friedrichshafen para hacer un auto de 4 puertas. Nunca se hizo.

Desafortunadamente, Jim Gaylord murió y ya no se pudo llevar a cabo ninguna investigación. Lo que resta es la extrañeza de todo el asunto. Durante medio siglo ; ¿quién podría creer que los hermanos Gaylord no se preocuparon por el destino de sus autos? ¡Es increíble! ¿Por qué pagaron para investigar tantos años después. Hasta hoy no se sabe del paradero de los tres autos ni del chasis …

12.09.2019 Museo del Tiempo Tlalpan, A.C.

Markus Frehner

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1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III convertible, silver with red leather

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THE NOT-SO-POPULAR MECHANICS

S5;E22 ~ February 19, 1973

Directed by Coby Ruskin ~ Written by Bob Carroll Jr. and Madelyn Davis

Synopsis

Harry buys a vintage car at the same time that Lucy and Mary Jane are taking an adult school class in automotive repair. When Harry goes away on a trip, he asks Lucy to phone his mechanic, but she forgets. Lucy thinks she can do the work herself – but things don't go as planned when Harry comes home early from his trip.  

Regular Cast

Lucille Ball (Lucy Carter), Gale Gordon (Harrison Otis Carter)

Lucie Arnaz (Kim Carter) does not appear in this episode, nor does she receive screen credit. Except for the clips seen in the season finale, the character will not return to the series until the fourth episode of season six.

Guest Cast

Mary Jane Croft (Mary Jane) played Betty Ramsey during season six of “I Love Lucy. ” She also played Cynthia Harcourt in “Lucy is Envious” (ILL S3;E23) and Evelyn Bigsby in “Return Home from Europe” (ILL S5;E26). She played Audrey Simmons on “The Lucy Show” but when Lucy Carmichael moved to California, she played Mary Jane Lewis, the actor’s married name and the same one she uses on all 31 of her episodes of “Here’s Lucy. Her final acting credit was playing Midge Bowser on “Lucy Calls the President” (1977). She died in 1999 at the age of 83.   

Robert Rockwell (Jack Scott) is probably best remembered as biology teacher Mr. Boynton on “Our Miss Brooks” (1952-56) opposite Gale Gordon (Osgood Conklin) and Mary Jane Croft (Miss Enright), who were also series regulars. Although not the first to play Mr. Boynton, he assumed the role on radio and made the transition with the show to television. He previously played Viv's handsome match in “Lucy Digs Up a Date” (TLS S1;E2) the second installment of “The Lucy Show” in 1962. He continued working until 1995 and died in 2003 at age 82.  

In addition to being an auto mechanic and a teacher at the Valley Trade School, Jack Scott is also a sailor who docks his boat at the Paradise Yacht Club. The character’s name may have been inspired by Jack Scott Fones, an advertising executive working with Philip-Morris who befriended Lucille Ball during “I Love Lucy.” 

Leigh Adams-Bennett (Mrs. Foley, student) makes her first of only two TV appearances after doing background work on two films in 1972.  

The character’s surname is likely a tribute to the show’s film editor, John Foley A.C.E. 

Shirley Anthony (Student, uncredited, extreme right) made more than a dozen background appearances on “Here’s Lucy.”  From 1994 to 1999 she played Sally on “The Rockford Files” TV movies.  

The other female students in Mr. Scott's class are played by uncredited and unidentified background performers.

The title refers to Popular Mechanics, a magazine devoted to science and technology first published in 1902 by H.H. Windsor. Since 1958 it has been owned by the Hearst Corporation.

Chevrolet provided all the training materials as well as the motor parts for the car. They received screen credit. Series Executive Producer (and husband to Lucille Ball) Gary Morton was an auto enthusiast so he acted as consultant for this episode. He was, however, billed under his birth name, Morton Goldaper.

At the start of the episode, Mary Jane has come over to take Lucy to Morton's Department Store End-of-the-Month sale. This is the second time that Lucy's married name has been used as the name of a Los Angeles department store. 

When Harry drools over his new Rolls Royce, Lucy quips “I haven't seen that expression on his face since he judged the Miss Borego Springs beauty contest.”  Borego Springs was where Gale Gordon lived and was briefly mayor. It is located outside San Diego, California, and was previously mentioned in “Someone's on the Ski Lift with Dinah” (S4;E7).  

The license plate on Lucy's new car is 592-IMW.  The last time we saw inside Lucy’s garage was in “Lucy and Aladdin’s Lamp” (S3;E21) two years earlier when she had a garage sale.  

Harry's mechanic is named Mr. Nickel. Harry has entered his vintage Rolls in the Classic Car Show and needs some minor repairs performed while he is away in San Francisco.    

Harry mentions (but does not sing) the song “Embraceable You,” a song by George and Ira Gershwin originally written in 1928 for the un-produced operetta East is West. It was eventually included in the 1930 musical Girl Crazy. It is now part of the musical Crazy for You.

The reveal of Harry's vintage Rolls Royce is visually similar to the reveal of the 1923 Cadillac when the Ricardos and Mertzes are “Getting Ready” (ILL S4;E10) to drive to Hollywood.  

Lucy Ricardo’s knowledge of auto repair was also pretty poor!  She didn’t even know how to change a tire in “Off To Florida” (ILL S6;E6). 

Like the auto parts of the Rolls Royce, Mrs. Ricardo also had no idea what to do with the many parts she took out of her television set in “Lucy Does a TV Commercial” (ILL S1;E30). 

Lucy Carmichael and Viv Bagley went to adult night school in “Lucy and Viv Take Up Chemistry” (TLS S1;E26).  

FAST FORWARD!  

Lucille Ball owned several Rolls Royces over the years, including a 1965 Silver Cloud III convertible. Lucille Ball and Gary Morton owned a 1984 Silver Spur Rolls Royce which was put up for auction after Morton’s death. 

The blue gingham blouse worn in this episode also came up for auction. Ball first wore it on "The Flip Wilson Show” (1971). This blouse is also documented as being worn at birthday party for Lucie Arnaz in the 1970's.

Brand X! The brand name of the chart on the easel of Mr. Scott's classroom has been blacked out for broadcast. 

Similarly, the carton of oil has the brand name taped over, but it is clearly the Penzoil logo. Unusually, the yellow oil cans have no label on them at all!  

Lights! Camera! Action!  Mary Jane is unusually close to the camera (and out of her light) when she brings in the oil at the start of the repair scene.

Script Girl! When Lucy is reading the Rolls Royce's owner's manual, a page flops open and there are some handwritten notes inside in cursive script. This could be some of Lucy's dialogue.

Age Check! In real life, Gale Gordon was barely ten years older than Robert Rockwell.  At the time, Gordon was 66 and Rockwell was 56.  

Sitcom Logic Alert!  Uncle Harry rings the doorbell at Lucy’s home, but Jack Scott walks in without knocking or ringing!  

Where the Driveway Ends / Where the Sky Begins!  The first time we see Harry's new Rolls in Lucy's driveway, the edge of the sky drop is visible at the top left of the frame – along with a piece of equipment or pipe hanging down. The wide shot also shows were the driveway ends and the stage floor begins.

“The Not-So-Popular Mechanics” rates 4 Paper Hearts out of 5 

This is the closest Lucy and Mary Jane come to replicating the antics of Lucy and Ethel or Lucy and Viv.  

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Production begins of world’s first electric classic Rolls-Royces

30 build-slots available for electrified Rolls-Royce Phantoms and Silver Clouds

Zero emissions and recycling at heart of product philosophy

Prices begin at £350,000

BACKGROUND

Lunaz, the leading creator of electric classic cars, is delighted to announce the start of production of the world’s only electrified Rolls-Royce cars. The Rolls-Royce marque joins existing electrified classic cars from Jaguar and Bentley in the Lunaz portfolio.

A 1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V has now completed the Lunaz reengineering process. This includes ground-up restoration and the incorporation of Lunaz’s proprietary electric powertrain and full suite of hardware and software upgrades. Production allocation for the first tranche of Rolls-Royce cars by Lunaz will be strictly limited to 30. Orders are already being taken from Lunaz’s existing client base and some of the most celebrated and influential institutions in the world.

Following demand for electrified Phantoms, Lunaz elected to begin creating Rolls-Royce Silver Clouds. From today, clients are invited to secure allocation for these cars in a range of body styles, including four-door limousine, two-door coupé and drop head coupé.

The start of production of the world’s first electric Rolls-Royce cars follows a surge in demand for the electrification of pinnacle classic cars. This is driven by a rebalancing of car collections for a clean air future. To meet this demand, Lunaz is doubling its workforce at its Technical HQ in Silverstone, England.

Electric Rolls-Royces by Lunaz will be available in every global market. Allocation can only be secured through direct relationship with the factory. Prices for a Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud by Lunaz starts at £350,000 (not including local taxes). Pricing for a Rolls-Royce Phantom by Lunaz starts at £500,000 (not including local taxes).

THE ELECTRIC ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM V BY LUNAZ 

A Rolls-Royce Phantom by Lunaz is the only built-for-purpose, electric chauffeur-driven car in the world. These cars answer a growing requirement from individuals and the world’s leading institutions for a clean-air alternative.

A Rolls-Royce is always engineered for silent running, with power delivered smoothly with the feeling of one continuous gear. Conversion to electric amplifies these characteristics while ensuring these most significant cars remain a relevant proposition for changing sensibilities and legislative climates, particularly in major global cities.

Rolls-Royce Phantoms by Lunaz are powered by the firm’s proprietary electric powertrain. Its battery pack is the largest of its type in the world at 120 kWh, ensuring range of over 300 miles – significantly more than required for traditional chauffeur-driven use.

Every car by Lunaz is taken back to the bare metal, 3D scanned, weighed and fully restored before the conversion and re-engineering process begins. This affords every Lunaz customer the scope to inject their own design and technology desires under the guiding hand of Design Director, Jen Holloway.

The 1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V by Lunaz perfectly clothes the car’s timeless proportions and unmistakable presence with a contemporary two-tone paint scheme, with Midland Grey on the upper of the car and Cinereous Grey on the lower. The hand-painted feature line that breaks the two colours is inspired by a period item specified by the car’s previous client; a pink bakelite telephone that sat between the rear occupants. Naturally, this item has been retained in the final build and upgraded to incorporate modern cellular phone technology, encrypted for privacy.

The interior scheme tastefully echoes the exterior. The very finest sustainably-sourced leather is crafted by Lunaz’ in-house specialist team and specified in Argent Grey. Instead of traditional seat piping, a double welt feature is presented in Whisper with Argent Grey, creating a contemporary pinstripe detail.

The feature line’s subtle shade of pink is referenced as an unexpected detail feature on the inside of the grab-handles, placed for the convenience of occupants as they enter and exit the car.

The original woodwork has been painstakingly restored and finished with a contemporary satin treatment. This sympathetic update is offset with rose gold inlays. This approach extends to the door cappings, front fascia and the picnic table backs affixed to the privacy division that separates the driver and rear passenger compartment.

Every car by Lunaz is built with subtly placed modern technological conveniences. The driver benefits from a fully integrated infotainment system including satellite navigation. Audio can be split between the rear and front to ensure passengers are able to listen to music without interruption from the driver’s sat-nav instructions. Climate control is also significantly upgraded to incorporate modern air conditioning with the capability to dictate differing air settings depending on each occupant’s preference.

Two screens are integrated behind the privacy division’s picnic tables allowing rear occupants to watch films and mirror screens from mobile devices. A bar service occupies the centre of the unit and has been custom built to perfectly fit the owner’s favourite brand of tequila. Every Lunaz client will be invited to specify dimensions for their beverage of choice.

The 1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom by Lunaz is built in eight-seat configuration with a front bench for three occupants, rear bench for a further three and two occasional seats. Occupants throughout will benefit from Lunaz’s commitment to specifying only the very best materials. For example, rear floormats have been custom made in alpaca wool, a material that is rarer than cashmere, softer than lambswool and is considered highly sustainable.

Retaining the character of these significant cars is the priority throughout the conversion and restoration process. This extends to every detail including the weighting of switchgear which has been exhaustively engineered to operate an entirely new powertrain with the same haptic feedback as the original. Instrumentation also stays true to the spirit of the 1960s design, with delicate integration of a battery range meter and power gauge.

Every car by Lunaz is equipped with the capability for both home charging and rapid charging.

THE ELECTRIFIED ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD BY LUNAZ 

The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is widely regarded as the most glamorous evocation of a drivers saloon in automotive history. Lunaz is delighted to breathe new life into these cars by enhancing the usability, reliability and sustainability offered by an electric powertrain.

Like every electrified classic by Lunaz, production allocation will be strictly limited and customers across the globe have already secured build slots.

Luanz is making allocation available for both fixed head and drophead body styles across Silver Cloud I, II and III. On founding the company, Founder David Lorenz sought to create the ultimate drivers’ classics. An 80kw/h battery ensures 300+ miles range, providing the confidence for drivers to take the Silver Cloud on the long continental journeys for which it was intended.

RESTORATION AND ELECTRIFICATION PROCESS 

From its inception in early 2018, the company has hired the very best engineering, design and manufacturing talent. The team has been handpicked to satisfy all of the identified requirements of Lunaz’s clientele and includes expertise from Aston Martin, Ferrari, Ford, Formula 1, Jaguar, Volkswagen, McLaren and Rolls-Royce.

The restoration and conversion process represents re-engineering from the ground up. It starts with an exhaustive inspection. Each corner is then weighed to understand the original weight distribution to the gram. This information informs decisions on chassis setup, powertrain packaging and suspension. The internal combustion engine and associated systems are then removed and the chassis is prepared for electrification.

The car is then 3D scanned; this allows the engineers to create detailed CAD models to ensure technical perfection in every step of the process. The specifics of Lunaz’s electric propulsion technology is closely guarded, but each classic by Lunaz is designed, developed, engineered and tested in-house using the highest specification modules available for automotive applications.

Traditional coachbuilding and restoration skills are then employed and the car is stripped down to a bare metal shell. Even imperceptible body defects are addressed by hand before the surface finish process begins.

The same approach extends to the interior. The in-house design team make subtle adaptations to integrate modern conveniences such as satellite telecommunications, WiFi, audiovisual entertainment and navigation aids.

The accessories associated with electric powertrains including battery chargers and DC converters are sensitively integrated into the existing design of the car, utilising the fuel filler cap for charging and adapting dials to an appropriate read-out for the electrical powertrain. New air conditioning and electronic heating systems are installed and the accelerator is converted to a throttle-by-wire system. Following the uprating of braking, suspension, steering and electronics systems every circuit is tested before first start-up procedures begin.

RELEVANCE, TAILORED: 

It falls upon Design Director, Jen Holloway, to create truly exceptional electric classic cars. Jen joins Lunaz following a diverse design career spanning both automotive and industrial design, holding positions in some of the most celebrated design houses and luxury brands in the world.

This includes the management of one-off client bespoke projects for Aston Martin’s ‘Q Division’. Outside of automotive, Jen was in the design leadership team for one of the world’s leading design consultancies. While there she worked across, industrial design, luxury marine aviation and high-end audio projects.

At Lunaz Jen is the conduit between the vision of the customer, bringing together both engineering and artisanal disciplines to deliver cars sensitively built in the image of their client. Jen and her team work to understand each customer’s aesthetic vision to shape an approach and create a truly one-of-a-kind design treatment that perfectly expresses the client’s tastes.

The process is an absorbing personal journey that deeply explores the Lunaz proposition in harmony with individual design requirements. Jen and her team provide a guiding hand in all colour, materials and design specification decisions. This includes carefully adapting original features to meet contemporary needs.

This ensures every Lunaz car perfectly marries the spirit of the original with the vision of the customer.

LUNAZ LTD Lunaz restores and electrifies the most significant classic cars in history. From its HQ in Silverstone, England, the firm designs, engineers and manufactures a proprietary electric powertrain solution; the first in the world developed with the flexibility to be applied to a wide range of classics. Each classic by Lunaz represents a one-of-a-kind expression of its breed. Its cars are available to purchase in all global markets directly from the manufacturer.

LUNAZ UNVEILS ELECTRIC CLASSIC ROLLS-ROYCE Production begins of world’s first electric classic Rolls-Royces 30 build-slots available for electrified Rolls-Royce Phantoms and Silver Clouds…

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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupé - 1965 by Perico001 'The size and grandeur of the car... deceive one about the performance which would do justice to many a car of more sporting pretensions. The finish, both in detail and the broader sense of equipment and trim, is superb.' - Motor magazine on the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III. Launched in 1962, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III and its Bentley S3 equivalent employed the 6,2-litre V8 engine introduced on the 'Cloud II/S2 - though with larger carburettors, new distributor, and raised compression ratio - and came with a four-speed GM-derived automatic transmission as standard equipment. Most obvious among many changes from the preceding models was the adoption of four-headlamp lighting, the absence of sidelights from the wing tops, and a slightly lower radiator shell. Inside there was improved accommodation with separate front seats and increased room for rear passengers. Notable as the last mainstream Rolls-Royce to employ a separate chassis, the Silver Cloud III proved immensely successful both at home and abroad, remaining in production until the autumn of 1965. As well as the factory-bodied cars, bespoke creations from James Young and the recently merged firm of H J Mulliner, Park Ward Ltd (by this time Rolls-Royce-owned) continued to be available on the 'Cloud III chassis for those discerning enthusiasts wealthy enough to afford them. Indeed, as the factory did not offer a convertible or drophead coupé, a coachbuilt car was the only option if one's preference was Rolls-Royce-style fresh air motoring. First introduced in 1958, H J Mulliner's was the most successful of its type, lasting into 1963 ; more modern 'straight-through wing' designs became the preferred style thereafter. Of the latter, by far the most striking were those bodied in a style originated by Park Ward. This design by Norwegian Vilhelm Koren, with its influential continuous front-to-rear wing line, first appeared, on the Bentley S2 Continental, in 1959 but did not become available on non-Continental models (both Bentley and Rolls-Royce) until after the arrival of the Silver Cloud III and S3 in 1962. These 'Chinese Eye' models - so called because of their slanting headlamp nacelles - constituted the majority of coachbuilt variants completed between 1962 and 1966. It is estimated that over the 11 years of Silver Cloud production, fewer than 130 were completed with special coachwork like this example. The 'Chinese Eye' model offered here was ordered new in 1965 by Mme la Comtesse Lucrece de Stephanos and delivered via Garage de l'Athenée in Geneva, Switzerland. Amazingly, all the correspondence between Rolls-Royce and Comtesse de Stephanos may be found in the impressive history file, including a letter complaining that the car was delivered without an ashtray! Among the factory options fitted at the Comtesse's request was a Frigiking air conditioning system. Mme la Comtesse was so proud and fond of her Rolls-Royce that she kept it until 1987, by which time it had covered 42.886 km. The car's next owner was a Mr Douglas Bell of St Albans, England, who had an 'MPH' speedometer fitted in place of the original 'KM/H' instrument. In late 1989, Mr and Mrs Smith, a couple with residences in both London and Los Angeles acquired the Rolls-Royce as one of their London cars. They commissioned a full restoration, spending over £ 125.000, a not inconsiderable amount in 1989. In 1995, at 23.000 miles, they decided to sell the car. Mr P J Fisher, a prominent Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist, managed the sale and the car was completely re-commissioned during this period, thereby ensuring that the new owner, a Mr Steinemann from Switzerland, would be completely satisfied with his new purchase. Mr Steinemann, a keen Rolls-Royce and Bentley collector, enjoyed participating in many classic rallies with his beautiful Silver Cloud. In 2010, a Mr Stinner, also from Switzerland, bought the Rolls-Royce and had it registered with the FSVA (Federation Suisse des Vehicules Anciens), a division of the FIVA. In 2011, he entered the Silver Cloud in the Concorso d'Eleganza at Villa D'Estee, one of the most prestigious of such events, where it was most favourably received. Now, with only five owners and some 64.000 miles from new, 'LSJR571C' represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the last truly hand-built Rolls-Royces, as well as one of the rarest and most beautiful. Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais Bonhams Estimated : € 380.000 - 420.000 Parijs - Paris Frankrijk - France February 2017 https://flic.kr/p/T13wja

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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Convertible 1966 by Mulliner Park Ward. - source Cars & Motorbikes Stars of the Golden era.

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Rolling in a Classic Car Rental in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas is a city that exudes glamor, class, and extravagance that continually attracts countless high rollers, tourists, and celebrities. With the immense thematic hotels that line the Las Vegas boulevard, it would seem that numerous tourist attractions around the world were shrunken into landmark souvenirs and then fitted into an entire lane of the city. And what can be more sensational than to drive along this lane in a vintage vehicle leased from classic car rentals. Las Vegas has one of the largest car rental industries in the United States which means that in this city, there is a wide variety of rides from which you can choose from. From party bus limousines to vintage Rolls Royces, all these can be had in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas is one of those destinations where dreams can happen. And I'm not just referring to winning loads of bucks with a strike of luck in the slot machine or in the roulette table. I'm also talking about dream weddings, vacation trips, and birthday bashes. You can also drive around town in one or several of your vintage dream cars, thanks to the availability of classic car rentals in Vegas. There are numerous classic car rentals in Las Vegas which offer a wide variety of tribute versions as well as authentic classy rides such as Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III or the speedster 1955 Ford Thunderbird that will surely make your trip to the city a remarkable one.

Most classic car rentals in Vegas actually provide their clients with the option of either driving the vintage car or having a qualified driver to usher them around town, which of course comes with an additional charge. And if the client chooses to drive the vintage car by himself, he would be given thorough guidance on the proper usage of the vehicle. And since there are a lot of classic car rentals in Las Vegas, one is not forced to deal with what little comfort and perks one or few service providers are willing to grant. In fact, one has a better chance of getting his hands on his dream car for the price he deems reasonable enough to spend. All it takes is patience, searching for the right rental for one's budget.

Now, if you're considering flying to Las Vegas and then being greeted by a 1936 Mercedes Benz or a 1954 Chevy Convertible, get your fingers ticking on the keyboard in search for a reliable classic car rental in Vegas to get your money's worth. After all, not all car rentals offer good bargains. And just to be on the safe side, always check the car rental's policies which include reservations, cancellations, late charges, and insurance coverage.

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Đỏ mắt với bộ sưu tập siêu xe của Paris Hilton và dàn sao hạng A

Paris Hilton

Nổi tiếng là tiểu thư ăn chơi của Hollywood, Paris không chỉ có bộ sưu  tập trang sức khiến chị em đỏ mắt, mà bộ sưu tập xe hơi của cô nàng cũng làm cánh đàn ông ghen tị.Paris không phải kiểu nhà sưu tập xe cuồng nhiệt như hai nam diễn viên Nicolas Cage và Patrick Dempsay, nhưng với tiền bạc dồi dào, cung cách mua hàng “thích là nhích”, nữ diễn viên luôn trở thành tâm điểm chú ý mỗi khi xuống phố với xế yêu của mình.

Paris gây chú ý với chiếc Bentley h���ng

Cô nàng còn tậu cả một chiếc Bentley Continental GT màu xanh

Lexus LFA 

Chiếc Roll Royce Ghost có giá khoảng 250 ngàn đô cũng thuộc sở hữu của Paris Hilton

Chiếc Ferrari California màu đỏ nổi bật là chiếc xe yêu thích của Paris khi đến các buổi tiệc. Ngoài ra Paris còn sở hữu những chiếc xe cũng trị giá hàng trăm ngàn đô la của Cadillacs, Yukon, Mercedes....

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage nổi tiếng là người mê xe, nhất là những chiếc xe đắt đỏ. Dòng xe yêu thích của anh là Ferrari, nhưng những chiếc xe khác trong bộ sưu tập cũng không hề rẻ hơn chút nào. Nicolas Cage sở hữu cả những chiếc xe thể thao Ý phiên bản giới hạn. Khi muốn tiết kiệm, Nicolas thực sự là một người tằn tiện, nhưng khi niềm yêu thích xe hơi trỗi dậy thì anh có thể "đốt tiền" mua tới 22 chiếc ô tô chỉ trong 12 tháng.

Một số xe nổi bật trong bộ sưu tập khổng lồ khó có thể định giá của Nicolas là Ferrari Enzo, 1959 Ferrari California, Jaguar D-Type, 1971 Lamborghini Miura SVJ, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Pininfarina, 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III, 1965 Lamborghini 350 GT, 1955 Porche 356 Pre-A Speedster, 1963 Jaguar E-Type Semi-Lightweight Competition, 1938 Bugatti T57C Atalante Coupe.

Một số hình ảnh cho bộ sưu tập khủng của Nicolas Cage:

Với chỉ 400 chiếc được sản xuất, chiếc Ferrari Enzo năm 2003 này tốn của Nicolas Cage tới 670 ngàn đô, tương đương hơn 15 tỉ 200 triệu VND

Không ai biết chính xác Nicolas Cage bỏ ra bao nhiêu tiền để tậu chiếc 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Pininfarina này, nhưng một vài tin đồn cho biết những tay mê xe có thể phải bỏ ra tới hơn 3 triệu đô để sở hữu nó.

Chiếc Jaguar E-type 1963 từng xuất hiện trong bộ phim Biến mất trong 60 giây của Nicolas Cage, cũng thuộc bộ sưu tập của anh.

Lamborghini Miura SVJ 1971

Ferrari California Spyder 1959

Patrick Dempsay 

So về số lượng, Patrick không sánh được với dàn xe khủng thay đổi liên tục của Nicolas Cage, nhưng so về giá thì anh cũng không kém cạnh bất cứ ai. Nam diễn viên đã mua chiếc xe Porsche 356, mẫu ra mắt lần đầu năm 1963 vào lúc 18 tuổi. Anh dùng từ "say đắm" để miêu tả tình yêu của mình với những chiếc ô tô cổ điển.

Nam diễn viên nổi tiếng với Nhật kí tiểu thư Jones và serie đình đám Grey’s Anatomy cũng là một người yêu thích xe cuồng nhiệt. Anh gắn liền với hình ảnh những chiếc ô tô mang kiểu dáng cổ điển. Sự thực thì Patrick vốn là một tay đua trước khi nổi tiếng với vai trò diễn viên, và kể cả khi đã trở thành diễn viên, anh vẫn coi đua xe là sở thích gắn bó.

Bộ sưu tập của Patrick Dempsay tính tới nay hiện có 8 xe, gồm 1963 Porsche 356, 1972 Jaguar E-Type V-12 Convertible, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE, Mercedes SLS Gullwing, Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, Mercedes Benz G-Wagon, Jaguar XK120 và Ferrari Daytona.

Patrick Dempsay và 3 trong số những chiếc xe kiểu dáng cổ điển trong bộ sưu tập

Chiếc Porsche 1963 mua từ khi 18 tuổi vẫn là chiếc xe yêu thích của anh

Cùng một dòng xe, chiếc Porsche 911 GT3 RSR màu xanh mang dáng vẻ hiện đại hơn một chút

Sang trọng với Mercedes SLS Gullwing

Patrick Dempsay trên trường đua với Ferrari Daytona

Những siêu xe này từng “chứng kiến“ nhiều mối tình của đại gia phố núi với người đẹp showbiz.

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La Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III convertible 1963 de Sammy Davis Jr. - source USA Muscle Car Legends.

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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupé vs Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe. - source Classic & Sports Car.

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Rip. Trini Lopez (1937-2020)

Et sa Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Mulliner Park Ward  Drophead Convertible 1966.

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Đỏ mắt với bộ sưu tập siêu xe của Paris Hilton và dàn sao hạng A

Paris Hilton

Nổi tiếng là tiểu thư ăn chơi của Hollywood, Paris không chỉ có bộ sưu  tập trang sức khiến chị em đỏ mắt, mà bộ sưu tập xe hơi của cô nàng cũng làm cánh đàn ông ghen tị.Paris không phải kiểu nhà sưu tập xe cuồng nhiệt như hai nam diễn viên Nicolas Cage và Patrick Dempsay, nhưng với tiền bạc dồi dào, cung cách mua hàng “thích là nhích”, nữ diễn viên luôn trở thành tâm điểm chú ý mỗi khi xuống phố với xế yêu của mình.

Paris gây chú ý với chiếc Bentley hồng

Cô nàng còn tậu cả một chiếc Bentley Continental GT màu xanh

Lexus LFA 

Chiếc Roll Royce Ghost có giá khoảng 250 ngàn đô cũng thuộc sở hữu của Paris Hilton

Chiếc Ferrari California màu đỏ nổi bật là chiếc xe yêu thích của Paris khi đến các buổi tiệc. Ngoài ra Paris còn sở hữu những chiếc xe cũng trị giá hàng trăm ngàn đô la của Cadillacs, Yukon, Mercedes....

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage nổi tiếng là người mê xe, nhất là những chiếc xe đắt đỏ. Dòng xe yêu thích của anh là Ferrari, nhưng những chiếc xe khác trong bộ sưu tập cũng không hề rẻ hơn chút nào. Nicolas Cage sở hữu cả những chiếc xe thể thao Ý phiên bản giới hạn. Khi muốn tiết kiệm, Nicolas thực sự là một người tằn tiện, nhưng khi niềm yêu thích xe hơi trỗi dậy thì anh có thể "đốt tiền" mua tới 22 chiếc ô tô chỉ trong 12 tháng.

Một số xe nổi bật trong bộ sưu tập khổng lồ khó có thể định giá của Nicolas là Ferrari Enzo, 1959 Ferrari California, Jaguar D-Type, 1971 Lamborghini Miura SVJ, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Pininfarina, 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III, 1965 Lamborghini 350 GT, 1955 Porche 356 Pre-A Speedster, 1963 Jaguar E-Type Semi-Lightweight Competition, 1938 Bugatti T57C Atalante Coupe.

Một số hình ảnh cho bộ sưu tập khủng của Nicolas Cage:

Với chỉ 400 chiếc được sản xuất, chiếc Ferrari Enzo năm 2003 này tốn của Nicolas Cage tới 670 ngàn đô, tương đương hơn 15 tỉ 200 triệu VND

Không ai biết chính xác Nicolas Cage bỏ ra bao nhiêu tiền để tậu chiếc 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Pininfarina này, nhưng một vài tin đồn cho biết những tay mê xe có thể phải bỏ ra tới hơn 3 triệu đô để sở hữu nó.

Chiếc Jaguar E-type 1963 từng xuất hiện trong bộ phim Biến mất trong 60 giây của Nicolas Cage, cũng thuộc bộ sưu tập của anh.

Lamborghini Miura SVJ 1971

Ferrari California Spyder 1959

Patrick Dempsay 

So về số lượng, Patrick không sánh được với dàn xe khủng thay đổi liên tục của Nicolas Cage, nhưng so về giá thì anh cũng không kém cạnh bất cứ ai. Nam diễn viên đã mua chiếc xe Porsche 356, mẫu ra mắt lần đầu năm 1963 vào lúc 18 tuổi. Anh dùng từ "say đắm" để miêu tả tình yêu của mình với những chiếc ô tô cổ điển.

Nam diễn viên nổi tiếng với Nhật kí tiểu thư Jones và serie đình đám Grey’s Anatomy cũng là một người yêu thích xe cuồng nhiệt. Anh gắn liền với hình ảnh những chiếc ô tô mang kiểu dáng cổ điển. Sự thực thì Patrick vốn là một tay đua trước khi nổi tiếng với vai trò diễn viên, và kể cả khi đã trở thành diễn viên, anh vẫn coi đua xe là sở thích gắn bó.

Bộ sưu tập của Patrick Dempsay tính tới nay hiện có 8 xe, gồm 1963 Porsche 356, 1972 Jaguar E-Type V-12 Convertible, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE, Mercedes SLS Gullwing, Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, Mercedes Benz G-Wagon, Jaguar XK120 và Ferrari Daytona.

Patrick Dempsay và 3 trong số những chiếc xe kiểu dáng cổ điển trong bộ sưu tập

Chiếc Porsche 1963 mua từ khi 18 tuổi vẫn là chiếc xe yêu thích của anh

Cùng một dòng xe, chiếc Porsche 911 GT3 RSR màu xanh mang dáng vẻ hiện đại hơn một chút

Sang trọng với Mercedes SLS Gullwing

Patrick Dempsay trên trường đua với Ferrari Daytona

Những siêu xe này từng “chứng kiến“ nhiều mối tình của đại gia phố núi với người đẹp showbiz.

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