Topic: Solved - NEH 3470: Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I DHC H.J. Mulliner - 1959

[Carnut]

Marque isn't exactly difficult, but what's the model, by whom and from when - for 1 point?:

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[Carnut]

Experts?

[serra]

Rolls Royce Silver Cloud Drophead  by Mulliner 1959

[richard cuyler]

All that work, hammering, English-wheeling, perfect spraying, precise detailing and probably superb leather-and-wood interior ........to turn out an ill-proportioned barge like this.  I sometimes wonder what the craftsmen thought as they were building such things. Perhaps that money can't buy good taste? 

[Carnut]

Rolls Royce Silver Cloud Drophead  by Mulliner 1959

Yes, a bit too easy to find..  But in all my years as a car enthusiast I never knew this odd-looking car existed so when I saw it I thought it should be posted..

All that work, hammering, English-wheeling, perfect spraying, precise detailing and probably superb leather-and-wood interior ........to turn out an ill-proportioned barge like this.  I sometimes wonder what the craftsmen thought as they were building such things. Perhaps that money can't buy good taste? 

Quite so.  The white-wall tyres might indicate it's for the US, though I don't recognise that registration plate?

Here's a rear view for those who don't want to cover their eyes: