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£40,115
275 — 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Long Wheelbase Limousine Coachwork by H.J. Mulliner
United States • 3 Mar 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is a left-hand drive, long-wheelbase limousine with coachwork by H.J. Mulliner, originally delivered to Paris. It features a 4,887cc inline-6 engine and automatic transmission, with a history of notable owners; however, it has been in static display for a decade, requiring recommissioning before use.
Condition
5
The car has been on static display for a decade, indicating it requires mechanical recommissioning. While restored in the last three decades, its long-term storage suggests potential mechanical issues need addressing before operation. The listing mentions it is a 'lovely and elegant machine' requiring sorting, implying it's not in top running condition but has the potential to be a fine touring automobile.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
LELW100
Odometer:
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Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
4,887cc F-Head Inline 6-Cylinder Engine Single Downdraft Carburetor Approximately 125bhp 4-Speed Automatic Transmission Independent Front Suspension – Live Rear Axle 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes *Delivered new to Paris, France *A highly customized machine from new *Original left-hand drive car *Copies of factory records on file THE ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER WRAITH Rolls-Royce's first post-war model, the Silver Wraith debuted in late 1946 and employed a chassis similar to that of the Silver Dawn and MkVI Bentley, though with a 7" longer wheelbase at 10' 7".
The Wraith, however, was only intended for traditional coachbuilt bodies rather than the MkVI's pioneering 'standard steel' bodywork.
Only the bore and stroke dimensions were shared with the pre-war overhead-valve Wraith engine, the major advantage of this 'F-head' layout being its large valves and generous water jacketing around the valve seats.
Manufacture of the short-wheelbase Wraith ceased in 1952, with a total production of 1,144;...
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£34,500
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£37,308
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£40,115
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