£3,150
1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith II
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 13 Mar 2024
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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£3,150
1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith II
UK • 13 Mar 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith II, one of 2,136 produced, is offered at No Reserve. It requires mechanical and cosmetic restoration due to rust and a non-running engine, though the interior is relatively intact.
Condition
3
The car is described as a project in need of mechanical and cosmetic restoration. The engine is non-running, and the bodywork has rust patches. While the interior is in better condition, the woodwork needs revarnishing.
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88,922 miles (via 2024 MOT)
LDB 27V
1979
Auction
LRH38557
RHD
United Kingdom
£3,150
1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith II
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 13 Mar 2024
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
The Rolls-Royce marque has long been the benchmark of automobile for which many aspired to.
The Silver Wraith II is an extended wheelbase version of the popular Silver Shadow II and it was named in honour of the first post-war Rolls-Royce.
The Silver Wraith was further distinguished from its shorter wheelbase stablemate by the fitting of the Corniche/Camargue pattern wheel trims.
Changes to the Silver Shadow that carried over to this more upscale model included the addition of rack-and-pinion steering, plus significant improvements to the front suspension that also helped improve the handling and overall performance.
These changes ushered in more modern standards that were already available on selected competitors in this fashionable field of vehicles.
The larger Silver Wraith was considered the top of the range for Rolls-Royce in this period and stands apart due to its Everflex covered roof and small rear window.
Increasingly sought after by interested collectors, only 2,136 Sil...
Price Analysis vs Other Silver Wraith IIs
£3,150
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,547
Median Price (Since 2020)
£63,466
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 18th Sept 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
88,922 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 19th Sept 2024, 88,922 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Passed
On 29th Sept 2017, 88,892 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- all 4 tyres slightly perished
Failed
On 13th Sept 2017, 88,891 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- all 4 tyres slightly perished
Failed
On 1st Jul 2017, 88,888 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front slightly perished
- Offside Front tyre slightly perished
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
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