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This 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is a long wheelbase 7-passenger limousine. It was special ordered through famed New York Rolls-Royce dealer J.S. Inskip by Cornelius Vanderbilt 'CV' Whitney, grandson of wealthy industrialist Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt. This is one of only 24 left hand designs bodied by H.J. Mulliner. This Silver Wraith was shipped from Liverpool to Montreal on the Empress of France in July 1952, to serve as the Rolls-Royce 1952 Toronto Show car. The limousine was thereafter delivered to 'CV' at his Park Avenue, New York address. In 1927, 'CV', a successful businessman and philanthropist in his own right, backed Juan Trippe in forming Pan Am. He later financed the 1939 film Gone with the Wind and several other motion pictures. He served President Truman as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force and Undersecretary of Commerce. After marrying 4 times, 'CV' died in 1992 at the age of 93. This Silver Wraith has been used in multiple major motion pictures, including Batman Returns.
A subsequent owner, Jim O'Toole, did a full restoration in 1979. In the late 1990's the car was owned by Herb Cohen, a music producer in Los Angeles, who played a pivotal role in the counter-culture music scene. This car was subjected to a ground up restoration in 2013. It is powered by a 280 cubic-inch six-cylinder engine.
A subsequent owner, Jim O'Toole, did a full restoration in 1979. In the late 1990's the car was owned by Herb Cohen, a music producer in Los Angeles, who played a pivotal role in the counter-culture music scene. This car was subjected to a ground up restoration in 2013. It is powered by a 280 cubic-inch six-cylinder engine.
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1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
(Data based on Model Year 1952 sales)
1952 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER WRAITH SEDANCA DE VILLE Chassis#: LWME58 Sold for USD$140,000 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith berline avec separation par Freestone & Webb Chassis#: WVH17 Sold for USD$39,496 2022 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1952 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER WRAITH LIMOUSINE BY H.J. MULLINER Chassis#: LALW16 Sold for USD$105,927 2021 RM Sothebys : A Passion for Elegance | |
1952 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER WRAITH SALOON Chassis#: WSG67 Sold for USD$54,880 2020 Bonhams : Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum | |
1952 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER WRAITH Chassis#: LBLW31 Sold for USD$68,200 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Saloon by James Young Chassis#: WOF23 Sold for USD$103,600 2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1952 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER WRAITH LWB COACHWORK BY PARK WARD Sold for USD$50,466 2018 Coys - Thoroughbred Vintage Fontwell House | |
1952 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith Chassis#: WSG 2 Sold for USD$19,145 2016 Barons : Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club | |
1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Razor-Edge Sport Saloon Chassis#: WVH3 Sold for USD$44,000 2015 Bonhams : Preserving the Automobile | |
1952 Rolls-RoyceSilver Wraith Sold for USD$40,000 2015 Mecum - Rogers'Classic Car Museum 2015 | |
1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Sold for USD$40,000 2015 Mecum - Rogers'Classic Car Museum 2015 | |
1952 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith par Hooper Chassis#: 22 WSG Sold for USD$63,815 2015 Rétromobile by Artcurial Motorcars | |
1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 'Teviot' Touring Limousine Chassis#: WVH16 Sold for USD$63,609 2013 Bonhams - The Banbury Run Sale | |
1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 4½-Litre saloon Chassis#: WOF4 Sold for USD$10,054 2010 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia | |
1952 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER WRAITH SALOON Sold for USD$36,300 2010 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2010 | |
1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith R-Type Coupe Sold for USD$15,500 2009 Leake Auctions - Houston - Annual Leake Auto Auction - Reliant Center |
Rolls-Royce Silver Wraiths That Failed To Sell At Auction
1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1952 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER WRAITH COUPE | WVH6 | 2015 Bonhams Amelia Island Auction | $150,000 | $200,000 | |
1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Four Door Sedan | 2009 Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale | $60,000 |
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