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The Silver Wraith was the first postwar Rolls-Royce model and was made at the Crewe factory from 1946 to 1959. The engine was based on the prewar Rolls-Royce Wraith but was increased to 4.3 liters and later 4.6 liters. This was the last Rolls-Royce model to be delivered as a chassis only so it received a wide variety of bespoke coachwork.
This particular Silver Wraith with chassis number WTA45, was ordered by Sir John Gaul of London and was initially sent to Freestone & Webb for its coachwork. Sir John had owned the Freestone & Webb-bodied Phantom III called 'Copper Kettle' and he initially wanted a similar body for his new car. But then he changed his mind and the Silver Wraith was sent to Saoutchik in Paris. The car was awarded Best of Show at the Monte Carlo Concours in 1948. After some styling changes it has been restored to its 1948 specification.
The ownership history is complete. In 2008, it was acquired in a disassembled and unhappy condition from a California family, who had attempted the restoration over a 25-year period. The restoration was completed by Vantage Motors of Miami in time for the 2010 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance where this car captured a class trophy in its show debut.
This particular Silver Wraith with chassis number WTA45, was ordered by Sir John Gaul of London and was initially sent to Freestone & Webb for its coachwork. Sir John had owned the Freestone & Webb-bodied Phantom III called 'Copper Kettle' and he initially wanted a similar body for his new car. But then he changed his mind and the Silver Wraith was sent to Saoutchik in Paris. The car was awarded Best of Show at the Monte Carlo Concours in 1948. After some styling changes it has been restored to its 1948 specification.
The ownership history is complete. In 2008, it was acquired in a disassembled and unhappy condition from a California family, who had attempted the restoration over a 25-year period. The restoration was completed by Vantage Motors of Miami in time for the 2010 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance where this car captured a class trophy in its show debut.
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1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
(Data based on Model Year 1947 sales)
1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Coupé Sport Saloon par Freestone & Webb Chassis#: WVA74 Sold for USD$92,156 2022 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1947 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER WRAITH TOURING LIMOUSINE COACHWORK BY HOOPER Chassis#: WVA38 Sold for USD$47,040 2021 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours dElegance Online Auction | |
1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Inskip Convertible Sold for USD$700,000 2021 Mecum : Glendale | |
1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Drophead Coupe by Inskip Chassis#: WZB36 Sold for USD$561,000 2017 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Cabriolet Chassis#: WVA63 Sold for USD$242,000 2017 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | |
1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith1947 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER WRAITH CONVERTIBLE BY FRANAY Chassis#: WVA63 Sold for USD$231,000 2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale | |
1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Drophead Coupe Sold for USD$264,000 2013 Worldwide Auctions - Auburn | |
1947 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER WRAITH DROPHEAD COUPE Chassis#: WVA63 Sold for USD$220,000 2013 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale | |
1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Drophead Coupe Chassis#: WVA63 Sold for USD$165,000 2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions | |
1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 'Park Ward' Saloon Chassis#: WTA81 Sold for USD$63,337 2009 Shannons Auctions - 2009 Melbourne International Motorshow Auction | |
1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Sports Saloon with Division Chassis#: WYA 78 Sold for USD$31,768 2003 Bonhams - Rolls-Royce & Bentley Motor Cars & Related Automobilia |
Rolls-Royce Silver Wraiths That Failed To Sell At Auction
1947 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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1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Inskip Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | $475,000 | $600,000 | $700,000 | |
1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Inskip Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Indy | ||||
1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Inskip Convertible | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | ||||
1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Inskip Convertible | WYA26 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $500,000 | $500,000 | $750,000 |
1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Convertible | WYA26 | 2016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $1,250,000 | $2,000,000 | |
1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Cabriolet by Franay | WVA63 | 2014 RM Auctions Amelia Island | $210,000 | $300,000 | $375,000 |
1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 4¼-Litre Sports Saloon | WVA74 | 2010 Bonhams Royal Mirage, Dubai | $90,000 | $130,000 |
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