Expert Connolly Leather Restoration - Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III | Tyrrell's Classic Workshop

Welcome to another episode of Tyrrell's Classic Workshop! In this instalment, Iain and the team dive into the restoration and rejuvenation of a truly magnificent vehicle – the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Mulliner Park Ward Drophead Coupe. This classic beauty has arrived at the workshop for a makeover and some much-needed TLC, and who better to lead the project than Iain, whose early career at a Rolls-Royce and Bentley service centre has given him a wealth of experience with these luxurious cars. Iain begins by giving us a brief history of this one-owner masterpiece. With its original Connolly leather interior now showing the signs of six decades of use, it’s time to bring it back to its former glory. The leather has seen better days, so it’s being carefully removed and entrusted to leather specialist and former Connolly employee, Steve at Leathercare. To get a better understanding of the task at hand, Iain takes a trip to Steve's workshop to hear his expert opinion on the condition of this 60-year-old leather and to learn about his meticulous restoration process. Throughout the video, Iain explores the intricate details of the Silver Cloud 3, appreciating its timeless design and engineering excellence. Witness the dedication and craftsmanship that goes into preserving such an iconic piece of automotive history. From the initial assessment to the detailed leather restoration, this episode offers a fascinating insight into the world of classic car restoration. If you're passionate about Rolls-Royce restoration, Silver Cloud restoration, or classic car leather, this video is a must-watch. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all our latest projects. We can't thank you enough for your support; it allows us to keep bringing you these inspiring restoration stories. This video was brought to you by Howden - https://www.howdengroup.com/uk-en/tyrrellsworkshop Huge thanks to Steve at Leathercare for his kind assistance in making this video https://www.leathercaredirect.com Follow Iain on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iain_tyrrell/ An Aviant Digital Media Production. Find us at https://www.aviantdigitalmedia.co.uk Chapters 00:00 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Mulliner Park Ward Drophead Coupe 07:03 Iain's Top Tip for Rolls-Royce owners - Radiator Grilles 09:02 New life for 60 year old Connolly leather interior 20:44 A closeup look at seat facings = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = IMAGE CREDITS Sourced from Wikimedia Commons unless otherwise stated. Title: 1970 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI limousine Creator: SVlambo Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Title: Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Creator: Rex Grey from Southern California https://www.flickr.com/people/25393258@N07 Licence: CC BY 2.0 Title: Bentley S3 Standard Steel Saloon Creator: Vauxford https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Vauxford Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Title: Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Empress Saloon by Hooper Creator: Alexander Migl https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Alexander-93 Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Title: 1957 Bentley S1 Continental Fastback by H. J. Mulliner Creator: Vauxford Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Title: Bentley Flying Spur Mulliner Hybrid Creator: RpM Tartar Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Title: Alvis TD 21 Creator: Andrew Bone from Weymouth, England https://www.flickr.com/people/65344061@N06 Licence: CC BY 2.0 Title: James Young & Co Ltd Carraige & Motor Works Creator: Rocor Licence: Public Domain Title: The Tabard and Mulliners Coach Works Creator: Alan Murray-Rust https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/9181 Licence: CC BY-SA 2.5 Title: Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Creator: Spanish Coches https://www.flickr.com/people/39302751@N06 Licence: CC BY 2.0 Title: Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Creator: Alexandre Prévot from Nancy, France https://www.flickr.com/people/32569229@N06 Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0 Title: Lotus Seven "S" Creator: Brian Snelson from Hockley, Essex, England https://www.flickr.com/people/32659528@N00 Licence: CC BY 2.0