Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
The Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is a full-size luxury car that was produced by Rolls-Royce at their Crewe works between 1949 and 1955. It was the first Rolls-Royce car to be offered with a factory built body which it shared, along with its chassis, with the Bentley Mark VI until 1952 and then the Bentley R Type until production finished in 1955. The car was first introduced as an export only model. The left hand drive manual transmission models had a column gear change, while right hand drives had a floor change by the door. In the British home market the Silver Dawn only became available from October 1953, with the introduction of the model corresponding to the Bentley R Type.
| Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce Limited |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1949 |
| Body type | Sedan |
Generations
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 89% of Rolls-Royce Silver Dawns pass their MOT test first time, based on 46 inspections.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Rolls-Royce recalls.