Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud

1955 to 1959 · Sedan · 2,238 built

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Shifty Estimate

$17,900

Low confidence · $13K to $22K

Median · 12 mo: $22,400
Sales · 12 mo: 3
Market cap: $40.1M · 2,238 built
Original MSRP: $7,120Up 151% since new

Collectible

1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, sold Oct 2026

Sold$22,400 · RM Sotheby's · Oct 2026

The market

Every recorded 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud sale, by date and price

Oct 2026 · RM Sotheby's

$22,400

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21 sales · 6 unsoldmedian $22kupdated Oct 2026

Latest results

The newest 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud sales with photographs

Sold $16,500

1957 · Brown · 49,000 mi

Feb 23, 2024 · Bring a Trailer

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Specifications

Engine: Inline-6, 4.9L
Power: 155 hp
Torque: 210 lb-ft
0 to 60: 13.5 s
Top speed: 106 mph
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Curb weight: 4,541 lb
Production: 2,238 built
Original MSRP: $7,120
Designer: John Blatchley

Common questions

How much does a Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud cost?

A 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud cost $7,120 new. Over the past 12 months, 3 have sold publicly at a median of $22,400. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $17,900. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $13,425 to $22,375, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $17,900. That sits below the $22,400 median of actual sales because the estimate weights the most recent results most heavily, and recent sales have come in under the longer-run median. We rate confidence low: 3 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.

Is a Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud a good investment?

It has appreciated 151% against its $7,120 list price. Only 2,238 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $9,100 to $150,500, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud have sold?

Shifty has 21 public sales of the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud on file. The earliest was on Mar 25, 2019.

What has a Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$22,400Oct 8, 2026
$17,920Oct 8, 2026
$44,000Aug 14, 2026

About the 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud

The original Silver Cloud established the template for post-war Rolls-Royce elegance. John Blatchley's design marked a dramatic departure from pre-war formality, introducing flowing lines and integrated headlamps that influenced luxury car design for decades. The 4.9-liter inline-six produced 155 horsepower, modest by today's standards but adequate for the Cloud's 4,200-pound curb weight. With only 2,238 standard saloons produced between 1955-1959, the Cloud I represents genuine exclusivity. The $7,120 price tag reflected hand-built British craftsmanship that took weeks to complete. Today, well-maintained Cloud Is are highly sought-after, representing the purest expression of 1950s luxury motoring. The combination of timeless styling, robust mechanicals, and historical significance makes these cars increasingly valuable. Collectors particularly prize examples with documented provenance and original specifications. As the foundation of modern Rolls-Royce design language, the Cloud I's influence extends far beyond its production numbers, making it essential to any serious collection of British luxury automobiles.