This graceful 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn, we are told, 'unique': a one-off in green over silver, with a maroon leather interior, that was crafted by famed Rolls-Royce coachbuilder James Young.

‘PGH 2’ wears chassis number SOG42 and engine number S-21-G, and was first registered to a Mr.

Hyman Gerstler of London.

Over the years, a fascinating set of period documentation, history and photographs has been gathered with the car, which really helps build its provenance.

The vendor acquired the car in 2001 and has reportedly spent considerable time and money on the upkeep of this stunning vehicle, which has an odometer reading 29,750 miles.

This included new carpets throughout and a full retrim in 2009, costing £8,800.

The cherished registration will come with the motorcar.

This Silver Dawn has an extensive service history, with an engine and electrics in good condition that bear this out.

It “simply glides along as it would have done in 1954,” says the vendor.

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