379 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn (1954) YPP 360 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Rolls Royce Silver Dawn (1949-55) Engine 4566cc S6 IOE Production 760 Chassis No. SPG 53 Registration Number YPP 360 (Buckinghamshire) 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 Royce's 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 gearshift, the few RHD cars had floor change. Most bodies were Rolls Royce Standard Steel, with very few coachbuilt. 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. This was the former car of twice BAFTA winning actor, novelist and screenwriter Sir Dirk Bogarde He was appointed a Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters in 1990 and a Knight Bachelor in 1992. The car also made TV appearances in the 2013-22 Father brown TV Series. Diolch am 99,288,065 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 99,288,065 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 09.10.2022, at Bicester Heritage, Autumn Scramble, Bicester Aerodrome, Bicester, Oxon 166-379
