1952 Bentley R-Type as Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

1952 Bentley R-Type in The Ruling Class, Movie, 1972

Class: Cars, Sedan — Model origin:

00:39:42 Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Author	Message
Chelmersteve ◊ 2011-06-26 19:55	Rolls Royce Silver Dawn -- Last edit: 2011-06-26 19:56:42
johnfromstaffs ◊ 2011-06-26 19:58	1952 to 1955 Silver Dawn or, possibly, converted Bentley R-type as the swage line along the bonnet does not match the corner of the radiator.
Chelmersteve ◊ 2011-06-26 22:13	My first thought was Bentley until I looked closely at the grille - never thought of a conversion Hubcaps look not to have any badging -- Last edit: 2011-06-26 22:16:06
johnfromstaffs ◊ 2011-06-26 22:37	The word Bentley is engraved in letters about 3/8" high in the centre spinner of the hubcap. This car looks to be a bit of a dog, I recognise all the signs of coachwork misery that are present on mine!. -- Last edit: 2011-06-26 22:41:45
robgeelen2 ◊ 2011-07-03 14:58	Looking at the bonnet, which with the R-type opens further down the side, while the Silver Dawn opens higher at the edge, I conclude this is a 1952 - 1955 RollsRoyce Silver Dawn Standard saloon
humungus ◊ 2025-07-18 00:38	In his commentary director Peter Medak says this is a Rolls-Royce belonging to actor William Mervyn who's driving it in this scene. It does have 'RR' hubcaps: > A closer look as the offending swage line: