The 1959-1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II was essentially the original Silver Cloud with a different engine, and Rolls-Royce's new 6.2-liter light-alloy V-8 said to have been inspired by Cadillac's 1949 ohv unit.
The Silver Cloud II was identical with the companion Bentley S-Type Series II of these years except for nameplates and, of course, the Rolls-Royce radiator and mascot. As with its predecessor, most of these cars had the "standard steel" sedan body, but 299 examples were long-wheelbase limousines with division window and handcrafted coachwork.
The 1959-1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II was arguably, still the "Best Car in the World" at this time, but falling behind rising standards of chassis refinement.
Pluses of the 1959-1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II:
- Milestone status
- 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
- More performance and smoother than the 1955-1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
- Quieter operation than the 1955-1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
- Rolls construction quality
- Superb luxury
Minuses of the 1959-1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II:
- Costly to maintain and restore
- Low mpg
- Not very fast with the six
- Rust-prone
Production of the 1959-1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II:
- Standard body: 2,417
- Limousine: 299
Specifications of the 1959-1962
Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II:
Wheelbase, inches: 123.0/127.0 (sedan/limousine)
Length, inches: 212.0/216.0 (sedan/limousine)
Weight, pounds: 4,550/4,650 (sedan/limousine)
Price, new: NA
Engines for the 1959-1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II:
| Type | Size | Horsepower | Years |
| ohv V-8 | 6,230 cc (380 cid) | NA* | 1959-1962 |
*Rolls-Royce customarily did not quote power or torque output
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