Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn - @DrivingwithGloves

Thanks to Auto Vogel & Partner AG in Switzerland, Cor had the opportunity to drive a 70 years old Rolls-Royce , with not even 120.000 km on the clock and only 3 owners from new.
THis car comes from an era, that not even every Rolls_Royce was equiped with an automatic gearbox. No the gears needed to be changed manually. But ithey were perfectly synchronized. Strangely this car was RHD, although it was delivered new to Zürich in Switzerland. The gear lever was at the right though, which made it not very easy to get in and out of the car. All in all a tremendous experience to follow all the time the Spirit of Extasy.

[stephanieting]

You dont have to go fast you just have to go. It's a gorgeous car that aspires people! Good job.

[johnstephen]

She's beautiful and just run-in. Can't imagine what she would be worth. It's great that Rolls Royce went back to cars after building umpteen war winning Merlons. So enjoyed the drive following the lady.

[squirtreynoldscinema]

Showed my mother this video and she started crying. After her father had retired (he'd been working with the British in Iraq when it still was under their de facto rule and then later at the Iraq Petroleum Company himself) Her dad had imported one from Britain to Iraq in the mid 50s, I believe, and he'd always take her on roadtrips, chauffeuring her around like if she was royalty in 50s-60s Baghdad. On his death bed he wanted it sold so my uncle could open his second business. Seeing the interior brought back a lot of memories for her. Thank you!

[victortello]

What an elegant Royce rolls...i imagine Gansters movies in 1940s ....by the way i liked when you sang a nice song hehe

[johndean]

Thankyou . Great presentation from you. Excellent views of beautiful Rolls Royce and interior along with your great narrative. Cheers, John (Australia)

[fmacdonald]

“Just follow the lady”! Great job Cor!

[carlmuller]

What a beautiful classis Rolls-Royce. Very stylish and funny presented.

[pesamas]

very rare good condition notto hugh and build for driver comfortable. Great i love this rolls royce too thankyyou 🌷🌷🌷

[ThePianotuner]

It always paints a smile on my face seeing You indroducing the cars within the right athmosphere... to collect all this background informations must take lots of time...go on, Cor...

[fredaarts]

Thanks for this nice vid , Cor, very learnfull and entertaining, until next time!

[zypp]

Very nice vid, lovely colour scheme.They are surprisingly agile for such an upright looking car. Put radial tyres on it and the only limitations are the brakes even with the servo.

[ernesttravers]

Very skilled presentation
Keep em comin

[ernesttravers]

Great video Cor
Are you related to Phil Boesma, Liverpool centre forward
Have a good day

[peterbradshaw]

It is spelt Derby but called "Darbey ."

[EEnnisjr]

Too bad when the Germans purchased Rolls-Royce, they did everything possible to cheapen these cars, but the price. They also destroyed all reliability beyond belief. Ninety percent of parts are made in Germany, and most are marked up in price as much as ten times more than if you cross referenced part numbers and went to BMW, and the BMW prices are approximately ninety percent less. These cars don’t even have a spare tire. If you have a flat, it has been said RR will tell you how important you really aren’t!!! You have to wait until you can get a Rollback and take to a RR Dealer to turn on the Jack Mode on their Computer or you may destroy the leveling system. How ridiculous is that???? There are many other things nobody will know about until that part goes bad. I have owned many genuine Crewe Built RR’s, but they are nothing like this Rolling Junk!!

[wholeNwon]

Very nice but really an antique when it was made. The owner undoubtedly enjoyed the unique and nostalgic aspects. So foolish of you not to have worn the seat belt. But it's your life.

[Dg-zjjo]

be nice to see the car rather than you