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Make : Rolls-Royce
Model : Silver Dawn
Coachbuilder : Hooper
Body Type : Empress Saloon
Colour : Black and Cream
Trim : Tan Leather
History : Bentley Motors made a complete departure from their former policy by announcing in 1946 an entirely new model, a car produced totally in house avoiding future dependence on the rapidly depleting number of coachbuilders. The Bentley Mk VI fitted with their design of ?standard? all steel bodywork was built at Crewe and began life with a 4 ? litre engine. It was later up-rated to a 4 ? litre engine and the basic Mk VI shape was adapted slightly in 1952 with the introduction of the Bentley R Type. The new model was almost identical to the Mk VI up to the rear doors; however the boot was enlarged giving greater luggage capacity and arguably a more attractive and balanced overall profile. Codenamed ?Ascot?, the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn was built alongside these two models, albeit in far fewer numbers, designed to be a compact, owner-driver factory built Rolls-Royce to run concurrently with production of the larger Silver Wraith whilst sharing its running gear. The vast majority of the 760 cars produced were for export only with the restriction only lifted in 1953. Most were also fitted with ?standard steel? coachwork at the factory in Crewe however a small number were fitted with coachbuilt bodies. Chassis No STH101 which we are currently offering for sale is believed to be one of just twelve Empress Saloon bodies fitted to the Silver Dawn chassis by Hooper, built to design number 8401. It has resided with the most recent owner since 1982 and has enjoyed extensive expenditure with marque specialists during this time. Bills for several tens of thousands of pounds are present in the history file documenting the works undertaken, which have largely been of a mechanical nature. As recently as 2007 the body was removed from the chassis and a detailed mechanical review was undertaken at tremendous expense. The car comes complete with fitted picnic tables, a complete small tool kit, handbook and is also fitted with an electrically operated sunshine roof which was added at the owners request some years ago. This rare and elegant Rolls-Royce presents very well throughout and will provide enjoyable motoring for the next owner following such extensive expenditure in recent years.
Condition : Extensive mechanical works in recent years at tremendous expense. In good order througout cosmetically speaking.
Technical Data : Four speed automatic gearbox, 6 cylinder in line configuration engine, 4.5 litres displacement, 4566cc capacity. Drum brakes servo-assisted.
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vehicle, please contact us Phone 020 8847 5447
Colour: Black
Right-hand Drive
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Derivative: Condition: 60+ Good Year: 1955 Ad Type: For Sale Private or Trade: Trade Ad Keywords: Rolls-royce Silver Dawn |
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