Not Sold | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Sedanca de Ville Coachwork by HJ Mulliner & Co

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Not Sold (Est: £25,000 - £30,000)

1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Sedanca de Ville Coachwork by HJ Mulliner & Co

United Kingdom • 17 Jun 2026 • Lot 41

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This 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Sedanca de Ville by HJ Mulliner & Co is a noteworthy classic, having been in long-term ownership since 2002 and benefiting from significant mechanical overhauls, including the engine and brakes. It retains its original engine and body, presents well with good paint and brightwork, and comes with a comprehensive history file and an advisory-free MOT, making it a compelling offering for collectors.

Condition

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The car is described as being in "very good order" with straight body panels and glimmering brightwork. It has been in long-term ownership and benefited from an engine overhaul in c.2010 and brake overhaul in 2017. While presented well, the description mentions "paint in very good order" rather than pristine, and the invoices detail significant restoration work, suggesting it is not in perfect, ready-to-show condition without any need for reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

WME 26

Odometer:

39,000 miles

Reg Number:

HSU 472

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Produced between 1946 and 1959, the Silver Wraith was the last Rolls-Royce to be delivered in chassis form alone, of which a total of 1883 were produced – 1,244 with 117in wheelbase and 639 with 133in wheelbase that was standard from 1953.

Many were purchased for official duties and featured formal limousine-style coachwork, with a large number serving as state cars for the Dutch, Danish and Greek royal households and the Irish and Brazilian presidencies.

The capacity of the straight-six engine rose from an initial 4257cc to 4566cc in 1951 and was further increased to 4887cc during 1954.

Early examples were only available with four-speed manual transmissions, but from 1952 there was the option of a General Motors automatic.

The model has frequently starred on the silver screen, making appearances in ‘Witness for the Prosecution', ‘The Return of the Pink Panther', ‘Arthur', ‘Batman' and ‘Batman Returns', to name but a few of its many movie credits.

Chassis No WME 26, bodied to desi...