1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

This car is offered from outside of the European Union. It has been imported under temporary admission customs bond and is therefore subject to Dutch import tax (9%) on top of the winning bid price. Cars less than 30 years old will pay 10% Dutch import tax plus 21% VAT on the hammer. If exporting immediately to another country, then tax/duty will only be paid in that country.

The winning bidder will pay €500 customs charge on top of the ‘hammer’ price.

The winning bidder will receive a receipt for the final hammer value, as their proof of purchase.

This vehicle has been on static display in the Middle East for a number of years and the only history or paperwork available is displayed in the photo gallery. In all cases the papers shown are photocopies unless otherwise stated. We do not have the original paperwork.

Unless otherwise stated, we have not tried to start or drive the car and cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality. The car is not registered anywhere.

It will require recommissioning prior to road use and is sold ‘as seen’.

As CARS Europe BV is the guarantor of all customs duties and taxes for vehicles within Dutch customs bond, the car cannot be released until full payment received.

All storage charges (€30 + local VAT per day commencing from the sixth day following the auction end) must be paid in full prior to the vehicle’s collection or onward transportation. Collection and viewings are strictly by appointment only.

Please send an email to the storage centre to ensure vehicle(s) are ready at time of collection. Photographic ID will be required at time of collection. If a third party is collecting for you, then written authorisation is required in advance from you and photographic ID of the third party is required at the time of collection.

CARS Europe BV will contact you after the balance payment is received to confirm onward transport requirements. For enquiries about import tax and shipping contact Madam Joanna Herlihy, +31 (0) 252 682 526, +44 7483 433912, joanna@carseurope.net.

VIN: SCAZA12C2VCX59019.

In common with many vehicles from the vendor’s collection, this 1997 LHD auto Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn comes with no history or service records beyond whatever is shown in the documents section.

It has 19,804 kms on its odometer.

We believe it was exported new to Japan and bought for the vendor’s collection of static display vehicles in 2013.

The car doesn’t start or run at present (but it does take power to the dashboard), so our appraisal of it is entirely based on its cosmetic appearance.

As with so many prestige cars that have lived their lives from new in Japan, its condition, inside and out, is quite exceptional.

The car’s overall condition is so good that it will be easier and quicker if we simply highlight the couple of flaws we’ve spotted.

Firstly, the passenger door doesn’t quite hang properly and will need adjusting.

Secondly, there are a couple of paint chips on the leading edge of the driver’s door.

Aside from that, this car is really very good indeed and is in time-warp condition.

The bodywork is untroubled by dinks or dents.

The paintwork is shiny and bright and has little more than the odd stone chip here and there to show for its 26 years of life.

The chrome work and wheels are good, as are the badging, trim and exterior fixtures and fittings.

It’s a similar story of exemplary condition and preservation on the inside.

The brown leather upholstery is more or less immaculate, front and back.

The headlining is fine, as are the carpets.

The car’s lambswool rugs are in protective plastic bags.

The car’s kick-plates have blue plastic coverings to keep them from getting scuffed.

The wood veneers are excellent all-round.

Aside from a couple of grubby marks on the glove compartment (which could be seen off with a damp cloth in about 5 seconds), this car truly belies its age and could fool most people into believing that it had recently left a Rolls-Royce showroom.

The boot is similarly impressive.

We can’t make any claims about the functionality of switches, knobs, levers, toggles, buttons, dials or other electrics as we haven’t started or driven the car.

The clean, dry engine and engine bay look fine and the undersides of the car appear to have plenty of structural integrity.

This car comes with no history or service records.

It must be registered in the country of your choice and you will need to contact the appropriate vehicle licensing agency for instructions on how to do this.

No documents shown in the gallery in any way constitute any kind of licensing or registration certification unless otherwise stated.

Whoever was responsible for looking after this car in Japan should be given a pat on the back or, possibly, a medal.

He or she would appear to have done a fabulous job - assuming, of course, that the engine, electrics and mechanicals prove to be amenable to recommissioning and as good as the rest of it.

We’re confident to offer this car for auction with an estimate of €14,000-€20,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located in a bonded warehouse near Amsterdam. To arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.