The 1955-1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I was a near-identical twin to the Bentley S-Type and introduced concurrently with it. Of course, it featured the distinctive, more expensive Rolls-Royce radiator and flying lady mascot. There was supposed to be a slight difference in engine power in 1955 and 1956, though it would be hard to prove given Rolls-Royce’s nondisclosure policy.
The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I was offered as the "standard steel" four-door sedan, which is naturally the most numerous model today, as well as in long-wheelbase limousine form. Special coachbuilt bodies, mostly coupes and convertibles, were also available through Rolls-Royce's usual suppliers.
Pluses of the 1955-1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I:
- Another Milestone Rolls
- Body and mechanical parts still available
- Cheaper than a new one
- Dignified styling with loads of snob appeal
- Excellent club support
- Good V-8 performance
- Many had GM automatic transmission
- Rolls construction quality
- Superb luxury
Minuses of the 1955-1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I:
- Costly to maintain and restore
- Low mpg
- Not very fast with the six
- Rust-prone
Production of the 1955-1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I:
- Standard body: 2,238
- Limousine: 121
Specifications of the 1955-1959
Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I:
Wheelbase, inches: 123.0/127.0 (sedan/limousine)
Length, inches: 212.0/216.0 (sedan/limousine)
Weight, pounds: 4,370/4,650 (sedan/limousine)
Price, new: NA
Engines for the 1955-1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I:
| Type | Size | Horsepower | Years |
| F I-6 | 4,887 cc (298 cid) | NA* | 1955-1959 |
*Rolls-Royce customarily did not quote power or torque output
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