1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Manual
VIC • Dealer used
91
Odometer96,429km
Body typeSedan
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the dealer
Australian-delivered, long boot manual Silver Dawn. One of only two.
The Silver Dawn was a significant new model for Rolls-Royce as the first to be sold by them with their own bodywork. All previous Rolls-Royce cars were bodied by external coachbuilders but that was becoming increasingly impractical as the car industry modernised after World War II. Originally built solely for export and aimed at the owner driver, the Silver Dawn proved to be a very popular model in Australia. Updated in 1952 with a notably larger boot, most enthusiasts prefer the styling of these later cars as being better balanced. The other change around this time was the introduction of the automatic transmission, so this car has the near unique combination of the better appearance while retaining the pleasures of a traditional Rolls-Royce right-hand floor change.
Supplied by Kellow-Falkiner to their very good customer, Coles, whose grocery business needs no introduction, our car was specified in Tudor Grey with Red hide, a colour scheme it still retains. It was subsequently traded by Mr Coles on a new Silver Cloud in 1956 and was then sold to South Australia, where it has had just four owners in seventy years. This is documented in a comprehensive history file supplied with the car and includes receipts for extensive maintenance and restoration work over the car’s life. In particular, its reupholstering by a highly-regarded trimmer in South Australia is a delight. The car is driving beautifully and must be one of the best in the country.
Offered with its original handbook, service instructions, large tools and a near complete tray of small tools. A Victorian RWC will be supplied to local buyers on sale.
We are marque specialists with Australia's largest range of Bentley cars for sale in our showroom in Bayside Melbourne. We offer our customers the following benefits:
• Bentley logbook servicing
• competitive finance to approved purchasers
• interstate transport arranged at attractive rates
• specialist vehicle inspections at our premises
• trade-ins accepted
Car details
øVehicle description
Sedan 4dr Man 4sp 4.6
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Grey
Interior colour
Maroon
Body type
Sedan, 4 doors, 5 seats
Transmission
4 speed Manual
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 4.6L
Registration plate
Check with seller
VIN
SKE16
Build date
January 1952
Compliance date
Check with seller
Dealer stock ID
2455
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
4566cc
Engine Size (L)
4.6L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
In-line
Cylinders
6
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
4
Gear Type
Manual
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol - Unleaded ULP
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Single
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Dimensions & Weights
Wheelbase
3048mm
Other
Launch Year
1951
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
1950-01
Series
(No Series)
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
4
Seat Capacity
5
Body Style
Sedan
Probationary plate status +
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Queensland
Referred
South Australia
Referred
Victoria
Referred
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