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As war time came to an end, Rolls-Royce re-entered automobile production in 1946 with the Silver Wraith. This was the last Rolls-Royce delivered exclusively as a chassis for coach-built bodies. Power was from a pre-war inline 6-cylinder, with a new head incorporating overhead inlet valves and side exhaust valves.
Unlike previous Rolls-Royces, this was the first model to have commonality with its Bentley sibling. Many mechanical parts were shared due to low demand for luxury cars in post-war England.
Chassis no. LWHD48
Ordered in 1950 from Inskip, Inc. by the A.G. Baker Funeral Home of Bridgeport, Connecticut, chassis LWHD48 was delivered with Mulliner body style #5151 in black and grey. Currently the odometer shows just over 107,000 miles.
The current owner purchased the car in 1975 and treated it to a rebuilt engine in 1976, and new paint in 1993. The interior has been refurbished as needed, and the correct-size wheels have been fitted.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2013
Unlike previous Rolls-Royces, this was the first model to have commonality with its Bentley sibling. Many mechanical parts were shared due to low demand for luxury cars in post-war England.
Chassis no. LWHD48
Ordered in 1950 from Inskip, Inc. by the A.G. Baker Funeral Home of Bridgeport, Connecticut, chassis LWHD48 was delivered with Mulliner body style #5151 in black and grey. Currently the odometer shows just over 107,000 miles.
The current owner purchased the car in 1975 and treated it to a rebuilt engine in 1976, and new paint in 1993. The interior has been refurbished as needed, and the correct-size wheels have been fitted.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2013
2013 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Auction
Sale Price :
USD $47,300
1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
(Data based on Model Year 1950 sales)
| 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Saloon by Park Ward Sold for USD$56,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az. | |
| 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Touring Saloon Coachwork by Park Ward Chassis#: WGC63 Sold for USD$33,000 2016 Bonhams : Preserving the Automobile | |
| 1950 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith Enclosed Drive Limousine Chassis#: LWHD48 Sold for USD$47,300 2013 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Auction |   |
| 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Chassis#: WHD 40 Sold for USD$33,403 2009 Coys Auction - Spirit of Motoring Ascot | |
| 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Touring Limousine Chassis#: WGC68 Sold for USD$26,708 2004 Bonhams - The Goodwood Revival |
Rolls-Royce Silver Wraiths That Failed To Sell At Auction
1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Touring Saloon | WHD38 | 2007 Bonhams Les Grandes Marques a Monaco | $40,000 | $45,000 | |
| 1950 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER WRAITH SEDANCE DE VILLE | 2003 Bonhams MOTOR CARS | $39,000 | $45,000 |
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