1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II Drophead Coupé by H.J. Mulliner (Adaptation, style 7504) with Harold Radford Countryman Touring package
- Engine
- 6.3L OHV aluminum V8, ~200 bhp
- Colour
- Midnight Blue
A 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II Drophead Coupe by H.J. Mulliner (design 7504, chassis SXC465), this is the sole example of the 107 built to this style known to have been ordered with Harold Radford's Countryman Touring equipment. Commissioned by London property developer Joseph Levy, the Countryman package included an extended boot with fold-out table, bespoke Antler luggage, bumper-mounted fold-out seats, and concealed interior fittings for extended touring. The car spent decades in a California collection before passing to long-term ownership in Texas.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$302,500
- 1961-06-01 →Factory deliveryJoseph Levypartial documentation
London real estate developer who registered the car under his personal plate JL30. Specified the Harold Radford Countryman Touring package at time of order.
- → 1994Acquisition unknownRobert Barrymorepartial documentation
Based in La Jolla, California; former president of the Rolls-Royce Owners Club and enthusiast collector of notable Rolls-Royce automobiles. Car passed from his estate.
- 1994 →Acquisition unknownCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Acquired from Barrymore's estate; car was maintained by Rolls-Royce-trained technicians at Hughes Motor Corporation in Houston and later received a cosmetic restoration by Vantage Motorworks in Miami.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —ServiceHughes Motor Corporation
Ongoing mechanical upkeep carried out by Rolls-Royce-trained technicians during the current owner's long-term tenure.
Workshop located in Houston; receipts retained.
- —RestorationVantage Motorworks
Cosmetic restoration encompassing a repaint in Midnight Blue, a new Surf Blue Connolly leather interior, and a replacement Dark Blue English mohair convertible top.
Work carried out by a Miami-based marque specialist described as well-regarded in Rolls-Royce circles.
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