To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVEEstimate:
$30,000 - $40,000
- One of the most significant postwar Rolls-Royce models
- Early-production 'small-bore, small-boot' example
- Solid, very original condition
- Part of the Mitosinka Collection for many years
- Accompanied by build and ownership records from the Rolls-Royce
Foundation
This handsome Silver Dawn is a relatively early "small-bore,
small-boot" example, a reference to its early engine (shared with
the Bentley Mark VI) and more attractive smaller trunk area. It was
ordered by the Belgian dealers, Etablissments Andre Pisart of
Brussels, as a left-hand-drive model with speedometer in kph and
front seats custom-adjusted for fit, including a bottom cushion
lowered by one inch and a back cushion moved back by the same
amount, apparently to suit a taller driver. The car was finished in
Black with a single gold pinstripe and tan leather interior, piped
in tan. Its original build documents, copies of which are on file,
note the customer as "Crosly-Film," operators of several cinemas in
Brussels.
Dennis Mitosinka acquired the Silver Dawn from longtime owner Dr.
Robert M. Hidey of Palos Verdes, California. While it was the
recipient of a repaint in an unusual putty hue many years ago, the
work was obviously completed to a very high standard, and the paint
-- while older and marked in many areas -- still holds a good,
attractive shine. The interior is in good original condition, with
the upholstery having a very charming and attractive patina, and
the woodwork still being in good, solid shape throughout. Correct
new wool carpeting was installed recently. A Clasonic radio is
fitted, and a sliding sunroof provides for open-air touring.
Further, the car retains its original engine.
Accompanying are the largely complete original hand tool set,
housed under the dashboard; flashlight; partial road tools, as well
as an original owner's manual inscribed with Mr. Hidey's name. At
the time of cataloguing, the car had recorded 31,132 miles.
This is a charming Silver Dawn, from unusually long-term ownership,
perfect for chauffeuring the family in elegance or as the best
possible beginning for a restoration.To view this car and others
currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mt20.
