Vehicle Description
One of 6 Built 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Drophead Coupe
Left-Hand DriveThis stunning 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Drophead
Coupe is a factory Left hand drive example wearing a beautiful
older restoration. Subtle two-tone green paint with tan leather
interior. This Park Ward Drophead Coupe, design number 322, is one
of only six made. The swooping, front fenders blend seamlessly into
the tapered rear with spats covering the rear wheels. Mechanically
strong, it runs and drives wonderfully and the power top operates
as it should. This gorgeous Rolls was ordered by R.D. Onan of
Minneapolis, an executive at his family business, D.W. Onan & Sonsa
major manufacturer of generators and generator parts. Originally
finished in triple Bluepaint, leather, and top, it was fitted with
a power top and windows, extension speak to the radio, dual
fog-lamps, white wall tires, and all the accoutrements required for
the American market. Completed at the factory on May 26, 1952, Mr.
Onan took receipt in August of that year. There is no recorded
history for the car until 1985 when a plate on the firewall
indicates the car was restored by Hibernia Auto Restorations Inc in
Hibernia, New Jersey. Legendary for their top-quality work, the
Rolls was displayed in Monterey during car week when it was owned
by Eric Lorentzen of Arizona with a picture of the Drophead being
featured in the October 1991 issue of PRCLARVM, the Federal Journal
of the Rolls-Royce Owners' Club of Australia. Sold in January of
1995, the next owner was Dr. Adolph Lombardi of Columbus, Ohio. A
careful steward of the rare Rolls for the next 12 years, copies of
invoices on file show regular maintenance was conducted by his
local shop, Specialty Sports Cars. Acquired by the current owner in
May of 2007, the Drophead has remained on static display for the
last 16 years. Still retaining its restoration over two-decade old
restoration, as well as a later Sony head-unit as well as a modern
generator and A/C compressor, the car has mellowed over the years
but still carries with it plenty of presence.A lovely opportunity
to own a unique coachbuilt open car from Britain's most prestigious
manufacturer during the period when the British motor industry
regained its footing after the war. It is a rare beauty that would
be the perfect transportation to one of the world's great
automotive events, whether the driver is a participant or a
spectator. Coachwork by Park Ward, Ltd.Chassis no. LSHD34Engine no.
S17D Factory left-hand drive One of only six built Delivered new to
Minneapolis Only two owners since 1995 Mechanically strong and
presents beautifully with older restoration The pinnacle of open
top luxury motoring in the 1950sPrice: $267,500
