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Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

1954 · Automatic · Silver

£42,500

Listed today at The Real Car Co, Bethesda. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1954
Registration: 417 XVH
Gearbox: Automatic
Engine: 4.5-litre six-cylinder
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Saloon
Colour: Silver
Generation: Silver Dawn (1949–1955)

About this car

This 1954 Silver Dawn is a 4½-litre 'big boot' car, the later specification with the enlarged luggage compartment, chassis number SPG11. It is finished in silver over dark blue leather, with the veneers, carpets and headlining described as excellent.

One notable change from standard is electric power steering, fitted to lighten the driving. The car also has a collection of tools, kept in their correct places.

A history file records about £125,000 of repair and maintenance invoices over roughly 25 years, and the handbook and parts manual come with the car. It is offered serviced and with a new MoT. The first owner, John Rawson, took delivery through his business address in Bradford.

Written by Vertar from The Real Car Co’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Rolls-Royce engine specification (4,566 cc straight-six with intake-over-exhaust head, from 1951). Rolls-Royce never published power ('adequate'). Weight, top speed and acceleration come only from period road tests, so they are left blank.).

Engine: 4,566 cc, 6 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated