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It is believed that Rolls-Royce made only three Shooting Brakes, two of which are still in existence. This 1955 Silver Dawn with coachwork by Radford and chassis STH29, was the last of the three built to this specification. The cars were the result of an official agreement between Rolls-Royce limited and Harold Radford (the Coachbuilder). Limited to produce just three examples of the famous, low production Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Sports Saloon model, with coachwork specially designed for both town and country use.
The adaptations included an opening tailgate which was created by allowing the rear window to open upwards and the lower section of the luggage compartment to open downwards. A few of over 75 fittings included reclining seats, washbasins, picnic accouterments and more. This may have been a forerunner of the modern 'Hatch-Back.'
The STH29 is probably the most significant of the three built as it was the actual car prepared for the October 1954 Earls Court Motor Show. It was built for display on the Harold Radford stand.
The car is original with some restoration having been done over the last 50 years, but always in keeping with the restoration of a unique and historic Rolls-Royce.
The adaptations included an opening tailgate which was created by allowing the rear window to open upwards and the lower section of the luggage compartment to open downwards. A few of over 75 fittings included reclining seats, washbasins, picnic accouterments and more. This may have been a forerunner of the modern 'Hatch-Back.'
The STH29 is probably the most significant of the three built as it was the actual car prepared for the October 1954 Earls Court Motor Show. It was built for display on the Harold Radford stand.
The car is original with some restoration having been done over the last 50 years, but always in keeping with the restoration of a unique and historic Rolls-Royce.
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1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
(Data based on Model Year 1955 sales)
1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Standard Steel Saloon Chassis#: LSVJ27 Sold for USD$44,800 2023 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | |
1955 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER DAWN SALOON Chassis#: STH47 Sold for USD$36,300 2022 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Geared Online | |
1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 4 1/2 Saloon Sold for USD$65,000 2019 Shannons - Melbourne Spring Classic | |
1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Chassis#: SVJ109 Sold for USD$24,435 2016 H & H Auctions - Chateau Impney | |
1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn (Standard Steel) Chassis#: SVJ55 Sold for USD$37,620 2015 Historics at Brookland | |
1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Chassis#: SVJ115 Sold for USD$32,434 2014 H & H Auctions - Pavilion Gardens | |
1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Saloon Chassis#: SVJ109 Sold for USD$38,240 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia |
Rolls-Royce Silver Dawns That Failed To Sell At Auction
1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Standard Steel Saloon | LSVJ99 | 2024 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | $20,000 | $30,000 | |
1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Saloon | lsvj133 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | $100,000 |
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