Vehicle Description
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 the
collection. 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
part of the restoration. 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.