Vehicle Description
Words cannot describe this stunning 1954 Silver Dawn. Finished in
black with aquamarine (light sage-teal green) Connolly leather
upholstery fashioning everything in a very original and unrestored
manner. She comes with a factory fitted sun-roof. Recently from the
collection of a wealthy industrialist, where the owner was an avid
(and life-time) collector of collectible classic cars, this Silver
Dawn is one in very original condition and perhaps amongst the best
out of the collection. Its most recent owner purchased the car in
1982 and had been part of his private collection since. 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 excellent with no known repaint during the industrialist's
ownership. She presents very smooth and lustrous with only the
typical blemishes and imperfections you can normally expect of such
an older car, albeit well maintained. She is finished off with
aquamarine/teal fine lines to the side coach-work in the correct
hand painted tradition. Chrome, glass and fittings all present
well. The interior is simply stunning with all its original
fitments. The Connolly leather is supple soft with only very modest
signs of aged hides. She does show all the lovely signs of gentle
use and the warm "patina" that makes these Rolls-Royce interiors
what they are (The word "patina" is used literally here, and not as
a means to explain old dry and cracked leather!). The African burl
walnut wood throughout is in nice condition and appears to be the
only aspect of the interior that has been refinished. Carpets are
excellent and the headliner without wear. 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 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 and are only a few years old. Under the bonnet,
the presentation is amazing. It has not been precision detailed but
simply kept clean and tidy throughout its life. 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.
