2018 Rolls-Royce Cullinan
$268K
Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Saloon
1949 to 1955 · Sedan · 760 built
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Shifty Estimate
$32,500
Low confidence · $24K to $41K
- Median · 12 mo
- $32,500
- Sales · 12 mo
- 3
- Market cap
- $24.7M · 760 built
The market
Every recorded 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Saloon sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Collecting Cars
$24,800 · 76,408 mi
● Sold● Bid to, not sold
3 sales · 1 unsoldmedian $33kupdated Oct 2026
Specifications
- Engine
- Inline-6, 4.3L
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Production
- 760 built
Common questions
How much does a Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Saloon cost?
Over the past 12 months, 3 have sold publicly at a median of $32,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $32,500. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $24,375 to $40,625, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Saloon worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $32,500. We rate confidence low: 3 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.
How many Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Saloon have sold?
Shifty has 3 public sales of the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Saloon on file. The earliest was on Apr 9, 2026.
What is the most expensive Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Saloon sold?
The highest public sale on file is $40,100, on Jul 7, 2026, with 87,821 mi.
What has a Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Saloon sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $24,800Oct 20, 202676,408 mi
- $40,100Jul 7, 2026Crimson / Beige · 87,821 mi
- $32,500Apr 9, 2026Black · 37,425 mi
About the 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Saloon
The Silver Dawn marked Rolls-Royce's bold entry into the standardized body era, breaking from their traditional coachbuilt approach. Built from 1949-1955, this elegant saloon featured the company's first factory-produced steel body, sharing its platform with the Bentley Mark VI. Under the bonnet sat a refined 4.3-liter inline-six producing around 130 horsepower, paired with a four-speed manual transmission. What makes the Silver Dawn particularly collectible is its rarity, only 760 examples were produced, making it significantly scarcer than its Bentley sibling. The design, penned by Rolls-Royce's in-house team, showcased understated British elegance with flowing lines and the iconic Pantheon grille. Today, well-preserved examples command strong prices among collectors who appreciate its historical significance as the bridge between Rolls-Royce's bespoke past and their more accessible future. The Silver Dawn represents old-world craftsmanship meeting modern manufacturing efficiency.
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