Year: 1953 Make: Rolls-Royce Model: Silver Wraith Sedanca de Ville by Hooper Registration: XYJ 402 Chassis No: ALW47 Engine No: 446A Odometer: 24,036 This 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith commissioned by Nubar Gulbenkian is a standout example of bespoke post-war luxury and eccentric automotive taste.

Built on the long-wheelbase Silver Wraith chassis by the famed London coachbuilder Hooper & Co., this car features the rare and elegant ‘Empress Line’ Sedanca de Ville bodywork that reflects both the era’s coachbuilding excellence and Gulbenkian’s unique flair.

Nubar Sarkis Gulbenkian (1899-1972) was an Armenian-British oil heir and socialite with a legendary reputation for style and extravagance.

A permanent resident of London’s Ritz Hotel, he was well-known for his passion for Rolls-Royce automobiles and for commissioning highly personalised cars that pushed the boundaries of traditional luxury.

Gulbenkian is believed to have ordered four Silver Wraiths from Hooper, each reflecting his...