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From 1922 on, Rolls-Royce produced a smaller car alongside their larger models. These were the 20, 20/25, 25/30 and Wraith. The Rolls-Royce Wraith was the final pre-war development of these and was an all-new design incorporating some of the features of the Phantom III. Some enthusiasts refer to it as a baby Phantom III, with its 136-inch wheelbase compared with the Phantom III's 142 inches.
Features shared with the Phantom III include independent front suspension, built-in hydraulic jacks, 4-speed transmission, adjustable ride control, servo-assisted power brakes, and dual electric fuel pumps. It had an all-new 6-cylinder, overhead valve, 4.25-liter engine, which was as quiet as the Phantom III, both being among the quietest of all pre-war cars. It was introduced in 1938 and only 492 were produced before World War II halted production of all Rolls-Royce and Bentley models. Because of the similarity of names it is sometimes confused with the Silver Wraith which was introduced after the war and is a completely different design.
As with all pre-war Rolls-Royce and Bentleys, only a running chassis was built and custom coachbuilders built the bodies. Thrupp and Maberly was a major custom coachbuilder for Rolls-Royce and Bentley: This Wraith sports their 4-door saloon body. After the war, the company, which had been owned by the Roots Group since 1925, made special bodies for Roots cars until they closed in 1967.
Features shared with the Phantom III include independent front suspension, built-in hydraulic jacks, 4-speed transmission, adjustable ride control, servo-assisted power brakes, and dual electric fuel pumps. It had an all-new 6-cylinder, overhead valve, 4.25-liter engine, which was as quiet as the Phantom III, both being among the quietest of all pre-war cars. It was introduced in 1938 and only 492 were produced before World War II halted production of all Rolls-Royce and Bentley models. Because of the similarity of names it is sometimes confused with the Silver Wraith which was introduced after the war and is a completely different design.
As with all pre-war Rolls-Royce and Bentleys, only a running chassis was built and custom coachbuilders built the bodies. Thrupp and Maberly was a major custom coachbuilder for Rolls-Royce and Bentley: This Wraith sports their 4-door saloon body. After the war, the company, which had been owned by the Roots Group since 1925, made special bodies for Roots cars until they closed in 1967.
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1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Wraith
(Data based on Model Year 1939 sales)
1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith Landaulet Chassis#: b9wp Sold for USD$74,250 2023 Mecum : Monterey | |
1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith Gurney Nutting Sedanca Coupe Sold for USD$278,350 2019 Shannons - Melbourne Summer Classic | |
1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith Saloon Coupe by James Young Chassis#: WHC47 Sold for USD$145,600 2019 RM Sothebys : The Guyton Collection | |
1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith faux cabriolet Vanvooren Chassis#: WEC 14 Sold for USD$175,224 2018 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith Sports Saloon Chassis#: WRB57 Sold for USD$143,000 2017 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith H.J.Mulliner Saloon Chassis#: WKC4 Sold for USD$41,761 2016 H & H Auctions - Chateau Impney | |
1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith Sedanca de Ville Chassis#: WHC29 Sold for USD$27,859 2013 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum | |
1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith Special Saloon Chassis#: WMB11 Sold for USD$57,006 2013 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum | |
1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith Saloon by James Young Chassis#: WEC27 Sold for USD$86,197 2013 H & H - Rockingham Castle | |
1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith Chassis#: WHC 33 Sold for USD$88,000 2013 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction | |
1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith Saloon Chassis#: WEC81 Sold for USD$2,091 2009 Rolls-Royce, Bentley Motor Cars and Automobilia | |
1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith Chassis#: WHC 66 Sold for USD$25,857 2007 Coys Auction - Grandes Marques - Maastricht | |
1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith Saloon Chassis#: WHC21 Sold for USD$36,895 2004 Bonhams - Rolls-Royce & Bentley Motor Cars | |
1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith Limousine Wraith Chassis#: WHC63 Sold for USD$27,340 2003 Bonhams - Rolls-Royce & Bentley Motor Cars & Related Automobilia |
Rolls-Royce Wraiths That Failed To Sell At Auction
1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith Special Saloon | WMB11 | 2015 H & H RREC Burghley House | |||
1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith Special Saloon | WMB11 | 2014 H&H Auctions : RREC Rockingham Castle | |||
1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith | 2014 Mecum Kissimmee | ||||
1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith | 2011 Mecum Auctions St. Charles, IL Auction | $45,000 | |||
1939 Rolls-Royce 25/30hp Wraith Touring Limousine | WLB28 | 2010 Bonhams RollsRoyce, Bentley Motor Cars and Automobilia | $28,000 | $32,000 | |
1939 Rolls-Royce 25/30hp Wraith Saloon | WEC26 | 2009 RollsRoyce, Bentley Motor Cars and Automobilia | $36,000 | $38,000 | |
1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith Limousine | WHC63 | 2003 Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars, Cycles, & Automoblia at RAF Hendon | $20,000 | $24,000 |
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