1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Drophead Coupe

1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Drophead Coupe

The Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn was the first completely new car Rolls introduced after World War II. Manufacture began in 1949 and ran through 1955. The war had changed the market, and the Silver Dawn was advertised as a car the owner could drive rather than be driven in. It was also the first model to offer standard factory bodies, as well as coach built ones. Because England was in the throes of a post-war financial crisis and needed hard currency, the Silver Dawn was an export-only model until 1953. Consequently, the bulk of the production is left hand drive. Only 760 were made, 60-some receiving custom bodies. The engine was a 4.3-liter, straight six upon introduction, rising to 4.6 in 1953.

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