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The Silver Wraith was Rolls-Royce's first post-war model and was introduced in late 1946. It was given a chassis similar to that of the Silver Dawn and the Bentley MKVI, though with a 7-inch longer wheelbase. Production continued until 1952, with production reaching 1,144 units. The long-wheelbase version continued until the introduction of the Phantom V in 1959, by which time 639 chassis had been completed.
This particular example wears coachwork by Freestone & Webb, Ltd. It was constructed specially for the 1952 Earls Court Motor Show. According to the build records, the chassis was delivered to 'RR Lillie Hall' on June 14th, 1952. Just after the show was completed, it was delivered to G.R. Mount, Esq. of Lennards, Ltd. in Staple Hill, Bristol on November 12th, 1952. It would eventually find its way to the United States where it would become part of a large collection. Over the years it saw little use. In May of 1992, it was sold to Sweden where it would remain in a single collector's garage until 2008 when it was sold back to the United States.
This elegant and sporty automobile wears Freestone & Webb design number 3107 which was fitted on only one other chassis - WVH22. This car, chassis number WVH6, was completed first, and wears body number 1691.
The car was given a restoration by Hooper & Co. (coachbuilders) in London and was the subject of a recent cosmetic restoration and detailing.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2015
This particular example wears coachwork by Freestone & Webb, Ltd. It was constructed specially for the 1952 Earls Court Motor Show. According to the build records, the chassis was delivered to 'RR Lillie Hall' on June 14th, 1952. Just after the show was completed, it was delivered to G.R. Mount, Esq. of Lennards, Ltd. in Staple Hill, Bristol on November 12th, 1952. It would eventually find its way to the United States where it would become part of a large collection. Over the years it saw little use. In May of 1992, it was sold to Sweden where it would remain in a single collector's garage until 2008 when it was sold back to the United States.
This elegant and sporty automobile wears Freestone & Webb design number 3107 which was fitted on only one other chassis - WVH22. This car, chassis number WVH6, was completed first, and wears body number 1691.
The car was given a restoration by Hooper & Co. (coachbuilders) in London and was the subject of a recent cosmetic restoration and detailing.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2015
2015 Bonhams Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $200,000
Lot was not sold
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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