Track live values and receive listing alerts
Not Sold
1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Sports Saloon with Coachwork by Park Ward
DVCA • United Kingdom • 24 Nov 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1946-1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is a restoration project. It retains its original build sheets and some upgraded components, but requires extensive work on the body, interior, electrics, and braking systems.
Condition
3
This Silver Wraith requires significant restoration. While the chassis and some mechanical components are in good condition, the body, interior, electrics, and brakes all need substantial work. Missing parts and poor condition of upholstery, carpets, and woodwork further lower the rating.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
WTA 21
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
JAU 802
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Rolls-Royce produced the Silver Wraith as their first new model for the post war austere years.
It retained a level of luxury and engineering as befitted the marque and was built in the Crewe factory alongside the Bentley Mk VI as a replacement for the 25/30hp.
A more rigid chassis frame was provided on which the client could fit a bespoke body from one of the coachbuilding firms.
Improvements also included a new synchromesh gearbox and independent front suspension, plus an automatic chassis lubrication system.
The Silver Wraith became particularly popular for state occasions by our own Royal Family and they were purchased by several overseas dignitaries.
Rolls-Royce build sheets supplied with this particular Silver Wraith confirm that the supplying Rolls-Royce retailer was Bennets Ltd of Nottingham, and that the first owner was a Sir Herbert Smith.
For the last eighteen years, the motor car has been owned by the current custodian, who purchased it as a restoration project.
He c...
Points of note
£24,250
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£60,764
Median Price (Since 2020)
£158,247
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will set a new world record for the [enter model]
Top X%
The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it in the top [X]% of sold prices we've seen for the [enter model]
Lowest Price
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will be the lowest price we've seen for the [enter model]
Average Price
The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it near the average price we see for the [enter model]
Rare Sale
This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen 9 sold before
Icon
This vehicle comes is an icon of the game. Any collection would benefit from having one
Previous Sales
Gallery
MOT Information
Loading...
Loading...
Latest MOT Mileage
Loading...
Registration Date
Loading...
MOT History
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
MOT Mileage Trend
