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1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Rare RHD example and current family ownership since 1990

United Kingdom • 19 Jun 2024

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AI Listing Summary

This 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is a rare, right-hand drive example that has been in the same family since 1990. Known as 'Phoebe,' it features a 4566cc engine, automatic transmission, sunroof, and fog lamps. Recent work includes a repaint and attention to the head gasket and exhaust, making it a mechanically sound and cosmetically appealing classic.

Condition

6

The car has been repainted and has had a cylinder head overhaul, as well as recent attention to its head gasket, ignition system, and exhaust. The listing states that it retains the majority of its original Maroon leather upholstery. There is no mention of major damage or significant wear, indicating a well-maintained vehicle but not in perfect condition. It requires some level of reconditioning to bring it to a higher standard.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

SRH88

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

BSK 478

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Unveiled in 1949, the Silver Dawn had the distinction of being the first Rolls-Royce to wear standardised coachwork.

Visually and mechanically indebted to its Bentley MkVI stablemate, the newcomer was initially powered by a 4257cc straight-six engine (though, capacity was increased to 4566cc during 1951) and boasted 90mph plus performance.

Updated to resemble the Bentley R-Type in 1953, it was aimed squarely at export markets.

Thus, the majority of the c.761 made were to left-hand drive specification.

Although, some 116 were reputedly despatched to Australia.

According to its accompanying paperwork (including RREC copy build records), chassis SRH88 was supplied new by York Motors of Sydney to W.

Furlong Esq.

A comparatively late Silver Dawn benefiting from the larger 4566cc OISE straight-six engine, high compression cylinder head, four-speed automatic transmission, more commodious boot and twin exhaust system, it appears to have remained in Mr Furlong’s care until 1968.

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