1952 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

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1952 Rolls‑Royce Silver Dawn Saloon — US LHD, sunroof — Rust‑Free, Low‑Mile, Well‑Documented

Summary

- Year/Model: 1952 Rolls‑Royce Silver Dawn Saloon (Left‑Hand Drive)

- Location: California (50 years in CA)

- Mileage: Just over 35,000 miles (believed to be low‑mileage; documented history supports low use)

- Color: Two‑tone dark blue metallic / light blue metallic with tan coach stripes

- Transmission: 4‑speed column manual

- Condition: Rust‑free, excellent chrome/stainless, very good cosmetics; ready for touring or regional shows

Highlights & Condition

- US delivery car from new; fully documented from new with continuous history and service records

- Stored and maintained in dry California climate for decades

- Recent high‑quality repaint (minor lacquer cracking in places—most noticeable on roof; does not require full repaint)

- Interior: New gray leather front seats; rear seat very good (may be original, re-dyed); beautiful blue Wilton carpet; excellent woodwork; new headliner; rear silk privacy shade, vanities, picnic tables

- Mechanical: Drives very well, quiet, solid feel consistent with low miles; gauges, temperature, and oil pressure acceptable; rebuilt/overhauled by ACME Car Service in 2000 (tear‑down and rebuild)

- Undercarriage & engine bay: Presentable but would benefit from additional detailing

- Tires: Currently older Firestone tires; originally ordered with wide whitewalls — recommend fitting wide whitewall radials for improved handling/safety

Included with sale

- Extensive documentation: original delivery history, receipts, service records, owner history

- Large and small tool kits, service and operating manuals

- Assortment of spare parts — a valuable starting spare inventory for touring or restoration

Provenance / Ownership History (selected)

- First owner: Frank D. Gardner, Midland, TX

- 1970 sold to Glenn Cardon, Rosemead, CA (RROC member) — active ownership through 1980

- 1980 sold to Stephen F. Anderson, Mill Valley, CA — maintenance at ACME (Colgett experts)

- By 2000: ~31,900 miles (per owner records) — rebuilt by ACME in 2000

- Later owned by Richard Allen Shaw (Visalia, CA); now consigned by family

Why buy

- Rust‑free, low‑mile Silver Dawn with known provenance and substantial documentation

- Ready to drive, show regionally, or enjoy on tours with minimal immediate work

- Comes with tools, manuals, parts and a reference library — rare completeness

Requests / Next steps

- Inspection and pre‑purchase evaluation welcome; shipping assistance available (buyer arranges)

- Please contact for more photos, VIN details, service records, or to schedule a viewing.

Serious inquiries only — message for price and to arrange inspection.