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Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Ghia

1952Coachwork by Ghia

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
  1. 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

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

No publishable archival references are currently catalogued for this vehicle.

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history3 dated records
  1. LSHD22 · Event

    VI Concorso Internazionale di Eleganza e Comodità della Carrozzeria – Roma Pincio · Gran Premio d'Onore / Grand Prize of Honor

  2. Unassigned chassis · Ownership

    Contessa Ida Matarazzo

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