290 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn (1953) 738 XUE by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Rolls Royce Silver Dawn (1949-55) Engine 4566cc S6 IOE Production 760 Registration Number 738 XUE (Warwickshire) ROLLS ROYCE SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623690651737... The Silver Dawn was introduced in 1949, as the sister car to the Bentley Mk.IV until 1952 and thereafter the Bentley R type, Rolls Royces had a detuned engine and U bonnet radiator. and Stromberg carburettor until 1951. Thereafter Zenith carburettor and a larger bore 4566cc engine Produced at the Crewe works the Silver Dawn was the first Rolls-Royce car to be offered with a factory built body All cars until 1952 were export only mostly LHD models with column geasr shift, the few RHD cars had floor change. Most bodies were Rolls Royce Standard Steel, with very few coach built. From 1952 the Silver Dawn was made available in the UK, almost invariably with the Hydromatic box, standardised during 1953, The suspension was independent at the front using coil springs; at the rear the live axle used half elliptic leaf springs. Servo assisted 12.25" drum brakes were hydraulically operated at the front but retained mechanical operation at the rear. Diolch am 97,560,762 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 97,560,762 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 21.08.2022, at Lupin Farm, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire REF 163-290
