Rolls-Royce was established in 1906 by Charles Rolls and Henry Royce after a successful partnership began in 1904. The company quickly gained a reputation for building reliable and high-quality luxury vehicles, with early models like the 1907 Silver Ghost setting benchmarks in engineering. Over the years, Rolls-Royce expanded its influence in the automotive world, earning its moniker as ‘The Best Car in the World’, and underwent several ownership changes, including its acquisition by BMW in 1998, which infused the marque with much-needed technological advances. BMW also contributed with sharper performance dynamics in a traditionally sleepy lineup, and a fresh new brand appeal to younger audiences —all while still maintaining a strict standard of craftsmanship.
The Rolls-Royce Dawn was introduced in 2015 at the Frankfurt Motor Show as a full-size, four-seat luxury convertible, taking the place of the discontinued (2010) Bentley Azure. While it shares a platform with the Wraith coupe, over 80% of its body panels were unique to give it a distinct look. It is powered by a 6.6-liter twin-turbo V12 engine producing 563 horsepower and features a silky-smooth 8-speed ZF automatic transmission, propelling the 2.5-ton leviathan to 100kmp in 4.5 seconds, all in whisper-quiet silence. Production ran until 2023, including variants like the Black Badge, which offered a sportier driving experience and stealthy black chrome accents.
This particular car was first registered in Vancouver, Canada, in June 2016. With less than 3,000 kilometres on the odometer, this car is fully original, and it is finished in a gleaming shade of white over rich burgundy leather. It comes with its factory manual, toolkit, charger, and its iconic Rolls-Royce door umbrellas.