Vehicle Description
Exceedingly Rare 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Drophead Coupe: One
of Only 6 Built, 3 with AutomaticsThis 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
Drophead Coupe Left-Hand Drive is one of only six made and only one
of three with an automatic transmission. The swooping, black front
fenders blend seamlessly into the tapered rear with spats covering
the rear wheels. The dual-tone paint has mint green sides over dark
green which set off the matching dark green seats with mint green
piping. According to copies of the factory record, this stunning
Rolls was ordered by an equally stunning and flamboyant personthe
Baroness Rozelle Empain (ne Rowland), the wife of Baron Jean
Empain. An American burlesque performer, she and her husband were
known to throw elaborate, Gatsby-esque parties at their palace. The
car was originally delivered new to Chteau de Bouffmont, just north
of Paris, on June 17, 1953, finished in Moss Green over tan hides,
optioned with power windows, top, steering and an automatic
gearbox. The Baroness kept the Rolls until 1966, when it was to a
Monsieur Sadoul of Paris's 7th Arrondissement. It is likely the car
remained in France, receiving a restoration in the 1980s during
which it was finished in its current two tone green. In 1988, it
took first place at the Grand Prix de Diane Hermes, with the award
given by Britain's Princess Anne. Acquired by the previous owner in
November of 2009, the Drophead has remained on static display for
the last 12 years. Recommissioning will be required prior to active
use. As one of just six ever built and one of only three with an
automatic transmission, this highly optioned coachbuilt Rolls-Royce
is one incredibly rare automobile.Coachwork by Park Ward & Co.
Ltd.Chassis no. LSMF10Engine no. S5F One of only six made, three
with automatics Delivered new to Baroness Rozelle Empain Heavily
optioned with power featured Exceedingly rare, coachbuilt luxury
Price: $295,000
