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£45,990
1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
United States • 26 Feb 2026 • Lot Lot #231460
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn, originally delivered to Eli Lilly, has a unique history including time in Kuwait before returning to the US. Featuring a 4.6-liter inline-six engine and automatic transmission, it boasts a refurbishment with a blue respray and updated interior elements like gray leather and burl wood trim.
Condition
7
The car has been repainted, indicating some level of cosmetic refurbishment. While described as being in overall solid condition, there's mention of minor wear, suggesting it's not in pristine or near-perfect condition. The replaced carpeting and serviced components since 2022 further support a rating indicating slight wear and the need for minor reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
LSMF48
Odometer:
59,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
4.6-Liter Inline-Six Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Repainted in Blue Gray Leather Upholstery w/Blue Piping 16" Steel Wheels w/Covers Driving Lights Fender-Mounted Mirrors Sliding Sunroof Air Conditioning Blaupunkt AM/FM Stereo Burl Wood Dash & Trim Fold-Down Rear Tray Tables
This 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn was delivered new to Eli Lilly International Corp.
of Indianapolis, Indiana, in April 1953, and it spent time in Wisconsin and Virginia before being exported to Kuwait in 2001 and re-imported to the United States in 2022.
A refurbishment in the 1990s included a respray in blue, and power is from a 4.6-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.
The car has 16″ steel wheels with covers and is further equipped with power-assisted drum brakes, coach doors, and chrome bumpers with overriders.
The cabin is upholstered in gray leather, and amenities include a sunroof, aftermarket air conditioning, a Blaupunkt AM/FM stereo, burl wood trim, and fold-down tray...
Points of note
£11,250
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£23,363
Median Price (Since 2020)
£149,979
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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