Spectacularly beautiful example of the post-war Silver Dawn by Crewe Rolls-Royce
Price: | $75,000 |
Year: | 1954 |
Miles: | 74,000 |
Make: | Rolls-Royce |
Model: | Silver Dawn |
Engine: | 4.6 litre Rolls-Royce in line 6 |
Colors: | 2-tone grey-silver over black / Burgundy Connolly leather with black accents |
Vin: | STH21 |
Rolls-Royce
Silver Dawn
Touring limousine
1954
Fully restored and collector owned ~ used only for shows and special occasions. In show condition.
Words cannot aptly describe
this stunning 1954 Silver Dawn. Finished in 2-tone silver-grey over black with burgundy
and black Connolly leather upholstery fashioning everything in show-class condition.
Recently from the estate of a
wealthy industrialist and car collector. Where the owner was an avid (and
life-time) collector of collectible classic cars, this Silver Dawn is one in fully
restored condition and perhaps amongst the best out of that collection. Prior to that, the car was in California for some 35 years and sold by well-known Californian Rolls-Royce dealer, Classic Motors Inc.
The Silver Dawn
was Rolls-Royce's first step back into the “luxury” market after World War II
in 1949. The Silver Wraith had been the first vehicle released post-war in
1946. With only 760 Silver Dawns produced from 1949-1955, this truly is a rare
vehicle.
Body and paint is gorgeous
with an excellent quality repaint of some 15 years ago. She presents consistently,
very smooth and lustrous with only the most very tiny and minor imperfections that
are only mentioned out of “disclosure” and as you would reasonably expect for a
15 year-old repaint. The paint truly needs nothing and is show-worthy. She is finished off with red fine lines to the
side coach-work in the correct hand painted tradition. Chrome, glass and
fittings all present well.
The windows on the rear doors and the back-light glass have been tinted which we believe
would look better without but we will leave the new owner to make that
decision. We will happily remove if this is your preference.
The interior is simply
stunning having been completely all redone as a separate restoration some 4 years. All new
Connolly leather, all new carpeting, all the wood superbly refinished to the
highest of standards that actually exceed factory finish. The head-liner is
also new in correct type broad-cloth wool but we remain disappointed it was done
in black as opposed to a light colour which would have been the factory choice.
Notwithstanding, it is in “brand-new” presentation. The Connolly leather is
supple soft without any single mark or imperfection. It can be described as “perfect”. The African burl walnut wood throughout has a
very rich and deep grain and presents both flawlessly and stunningly having
been refinished by one of America’s leading wood restorers.
The car has near new lambswool moutons fitted.
A modern stereo with auxiliary input and Bluetooth was fitted in more recent
years but done in such a way that it could easily be removed with harm showing.
Mechanically, the car is
superb. She sings like the best should sing and always come to life when called
upon. Recently put through Park-Ward's fully appointed facility with anything
needing doing attended to. This aside, the car was excellent to commence with.
She idles very smooth, powers well, glides gracefully through the automatic
transmission and handles the road comfortably and straight. She comes to a
stand still true and strong. The tyres on the car are period correct whitewalls
cross-plies.
Under the bonnet, the presentation is amazing. It has not been precision
detailed by us but simply kept clean and tidy since the car’s restoration some
15 years ago. Simply stunning!
As you would expect, this Silver Dawn comes with its original accoutrements,
all various tools, jack, torch, a brand new spare and operating manual.
The car is of very high
standard and is an undisputable 10 out of 10 driver rating and a true
Preservation Class show car.
~~ This stately Silver Dawn is an outstanding example of the marque
that is ready to be driven and enjoyed. She is of RROC show standard that can
also be used for special occasion or sunny weekend enjoyment. Take her to your
next Rolls-Royce meet and you will attract considerable attention, maybe pick
up a prize as well! ~~
International buyers welcome!
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