Before David Plastow left his senior position at Rolls-Royce following the take-over of Vickers plc, he had been responsible for a series of models, amongst which was the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. The Silver Spirit was unveiled in October 1980 as a replacement for the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. The coachwork of the Silver Spirit had been designed at the in-house styling centre by Fritz Feller and gave the impression of being stretched in comparison with the bodies of the previous generation. Direct comparison, however, showed only small differences. The new models had slightly grown in length and width; height had been cut a little, although the styling was more modern than that of its predecessor. The interior was dominated by the expected combination of fine wood and sumptuous leather. The Silver Dawn is a special edition of the Silver Spur III with several additional options, such as Electronic Traction Assistance System. In a short model run of just three years, only 237 cars were produced worldwide with around 80 cars staying in the UK, making the Silver Dawn one of the rarest Rolls-Royce cars produced in recent times.

This particular example was purchased by our vendor in 2015 and was added to his small collection at the time, having owned various Rolls-Royce and Bentley models over the years. The car was used sparingly and only enjoyed on nice days and to various Rolls-Royce Enthusiast Club events. It is presented in a very attractive dark blue hue with a cream interior, a very understated and tasteful colour combination. The exterior is in good order with a few age-related marks but is in very reasonable order overall. The interior is a wonderful place to be, with the finest leather adorning nearly every surface and beautiful walnut trim throughout. The history file is fairly comprehensive, with a good record of regular main dealer and specialist servicing. In recent years, the car has mostly been maintained by R.R & B Servies, a Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist in Romford, Essex. Supplied to auction with a history file including owner's manual and service book, a V5C registration document, cherished registration and an MoT test certificate valid until November 2025. Consigned by Fraser Smith

Lot details
Year: 1997
Make: Rolls-Royce
Model: Silver Dawn
Registration: B2 BTE
Chassis No: SCAZA12C6VCH59740
Engine No: 88176L410M/N1T
Mileage: 41,423

* One of only 87 right hand drive examples
* Comprehensive service record
* In current ownership for 10 years