Not Sold | 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Limousine by Hooper

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Not Sold (Est: £50,000 - £60,000)

1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Limousine by Hooper

United Kingdom • 30 Nov 2013 • Lot 267

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Limousine, coachbuilt by Hooper & Co, has been owned by the same family for 34 years. Finished in two-tone blue and black with blue leather trim, it's in good all-round condition but has seen little use recently due to storage issues.

A classic piece of British motoring history, it features a 4,887cc engine, manual transmission, and represents an opportunity for a new owner to enjoy a stylish and practical limousine.

Condition

6

The car is described as being in good all-round condition, suggesting it's well-maintained but not flawless. The description mentions it has been used very little in recent years, implying minimal wear and tear. However, it also notes that the vendor is selling due to a lack of suitable storage, which could mean the car hasn't been kept in ideal conditions. The two-tone blue and black finish and blue leather trim suggest a presentable aesthetic, and the coachwork by Hooper & Co adds to its appeal. While the car isn't described as perfect, its condition is likely better than average, justifying a rating of 6/10.

/ 10

Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

ELW.51

Odometer:

24,110 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

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 ...