THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1952
- Body style
- Berlina
- Type
- One-off
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR
Coachbuilding, design & conversions
PRICE & SALES RECORD
Vehicle value
- Original price
- Not documented
- Latest recorded sale
- Not documented
01 / THE STORY
History & context
The Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Ghia, bearing the chassis number LSHD22, stands as a unique and distinguished creation in the realm of automotive luxury. Commissioned for Countess Ida Matarazzo, this exceptional vehicle epitomizes the pinnacle of elegance and sophistication, reflecting the discerning tastes of its esteemed owner. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail by the skilled artisans at Carrozzeria Ghia, the Silver Dawn Ghia exudes an aura of exclusivity and refinement. Its graceful lines and understated yet commanding presence pay homage to the timeless aesthetic sensibilities of British coachbuilding tradition, reminiscent of offerings from renowned craftsmen like James Young. As a bespoke creation tailored to the Countess’s exacting specifications, the Silver Dawn Ghia represents the epitome of personalized luxury motoring. Its interior appointments and exterior embellishments are meticulously curated to reflect the Countess’s individual style and preferences, elevating the driving experience to new heights of opulence and comfort. Over time, the Silver Dawn Ghia underwent subtle enhancements to further optimize its performance and functionality. The addition of a ventilation grille to the front panels exemplifies the vehicle’s continuous evolution, as engineers and designers sought to enhance engine cooling and optimize overall efficiency. In 1954, Carrozzeria Ghia revisited a similar design concept on the Silver Wraith chassis, further solidifying the company’s reputation for innovative design and engineering prowess. This ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation ensured that the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Ghia remained at the forefront of automotive luxury, setting new standards of sophistication and elegance for generations to come.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- One-off
Design & manufacture
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Ghia
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Rolls-Royce
04 / INDIVIDUAL HISTORY
Chassis & provenance
Chassis LSHD221 history records
- Chassis number
- LSHD22
- Year
- 1952
Contessa Ida Matarazzo
Model-level record · Chassis not independently verified
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
Historical awards to researchRecorded results awaiting reconciliation
- Event
- VI Concorso Internazionale di Eleganza e Comodità della Carrozzeria – Roma Pincio 1952
- Date
- 1952-06-07/08
- Recorded award / result
- Gran Premio d'Onore / Grand Prize of Honor
- Verification status
- To be verified — this historical result has not yet been accepted as a confirmed CI 2.0 Award. The event, recipient and evidence require reconciliation.
VI Concorso Internazionale di Eleganza – Pincio General · verified
- Date
- 1952
- Chassis
- General
Knowledge event_record_key RR-LSHD22-19520607-ROMA
VI Concorso Internazionale di Eleganza e Comodità della Carrozzeria – Roma Pincio LSHD22 · Gran Premio d'Onore / Grand Prize of Honor · Unregistered · Unreviewed
- Date
- 1952-06-07/08
- Chassis
- LSHD22
- Award / result
- Gran Premio d'Onore / Grand Prize of Honor
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 4 photographs
08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
No publishable archival references are currently catalogued for this vehicle.











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