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1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Lightweight Touring Limousine by H J Mulliner
United Kingdom • 18 Feb 2012 • Lot 248
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is a rare lightweight touring limousine, one of only 20 built. It features bespoke elements tailored for its original owner, H E Hill, and has undergone significant restoration work in the late 1990s, making it a unique and well-maintained classic.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in very good order throughout, with particularly good woodwork to the interior. In the late 1990s, it had a complete engine overhaul, followed by a full brake and servo rebuild, front suspension and chassis lubrication overhaul. A repaint in Shell Grey over Midnight Blue together with new Rolls-Royce headlights completed the work. While there might be minor imperfections expected for a car of this age, the description emphasizes the well-maintained state and recent restoration efforts.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
DLW145
Odometer:
59,000 miles
Reg Number:
RLD70
RHD/LHD:
RHD
In April 1946 the first post-war model from Rolls-Royce was revealed to the public: the Silver Wraith.
Following their pre-war tradition of manufacturing a rolling-chassis only, Rolls-Royce delivered these cars to be bodied by independent coachbuilders.
Enjoying a seven-inch longer wheelbase than its Bentley Mk.
VI sibling, the newcomer was based around a massive, box-section chassis equipped with independent front suspension, hydraulic shock absorbers (adjustable to the rear) and four-wheel drum brakes.
Powered by a smooth 4257cc six-cylinder engine allied to four-speed manual transmission, the model appealed to both owner-drivers and passengers alike.
The Silver Wraith outlived the Mk.
VI and in fact survived until 1959 having been modernised step by step with vital improvements like automatic gearbox becoming an option in 1952 and power assisted steering in 1956.
An engine bored out to 4,566cc had been phased in 1951 and in 1954 capacity was increased to 4,887cc.
The Silver ...
Points of note
£34,500
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£37,308
Median Price (Since 2020)
£40,115
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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