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This 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Drophead Coupe with coachwork by Gurney Nutting was offered for sale at the 2007 Christies auction of 'Exceptional Motor Cars at the Monterey Jet Center.' It is finished in dark blue with a beige leather interior and beige soft top. Power is from the six-cylinder engine with overhead inlet valves and a maximum horsepower of about 126. There is a four-speed manual transmission with synchromesh on the top three ratios and four-wheel hydromechanical drums with a mechanical servo.
The Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn automobiles were built using a standardized pressed steel body on a very large and well-engineering chassis with front independent suspension. In keeping with tradition, Rolls-Royce created a model available in just chassis form allowing the custom coachbuilders to create unique creations to specific customer specifications. These were called the Silver Wraith. Coachbuilders such as H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward, Hooper, Webb, and Freestone, among others, were given the opportunity to create versions of the Silver Wraith. Gurney Nutting was well known for its formal models, dropheads, and saloons. The first vehicle they created for Rolls-Royce was a Sedanca in 1924. Production of the Silver Wraith would continue for twelve years ending in 1959, with a total of 1700 examples being produced during that time. Only a few of those were created by Gurney Nutting.
This example is very elegant, with a drop-top that folds into a recess behind the rear seat. The windows and top are hydraulically operated, which was a unique feature during this era. The interior features picnic tables in the front seatbacks and a Becker period radio.
The vehicle's early life was spent in Great Britain. It later came to the US where it has spent the remainder of its time. It has been treated to a cosmetic restoration since 2002 including a bare metal respray, new top, new interior, wood stripped and refinished, chrome replated and the engine bay cleaned up.
At auction, this car was estimated to sell for $80,000 - $100,000. Sadly, a buyer willing to meet the vehicle's reserve was not found and the car left the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2007
The Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn automobiles were built using a standardized pressed steel body on a very large and well-engineering chassis with front independent suspension. In keeping with tradition, Rolls-Royce created a model available in just chassis form allowing the custom coachbuilders to create unique creations to specific customer specifications. These were called the Silver Wraith. Coachbuilders such as H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward, Hooper, Webb, and Freestone, among others, were given the opportunity to create versions of the Silver Wraith. Gurney Nutting was well known for its formal models, dropheads, and saloons. The first vehicle they created for Rolls-Royce was a Sedanca in 1924. Production of the Silver Wraith would continue for twelve years ending in 1959, with a total of 1700 examples being produced during that time. Only a few of those were created by Gurney Nutting.
This example is very elegant, with a drop-top that folds into a recess behind the rear seat. The windows and top are hydraulically operated, which was a unique feature during this era. The interior features picnic tables in the front seatbacks and a Becker period radio.
The vehicle's early life was spent in Great Britain. It later came to the US where it has spent the remainder of its time. It has been treated to a cosmetic restoration since 2002 including a bare metal respray, new top, new interior, wood stripped and refinished, chrome replated and the engine bay cleaned up.
At auction, this car was estimated to sell for $80,000 - $100,000. Sadly, a buyer willing to meet the vehicle's reserve was not found and the car left the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2007
2007 Christie's Exceptional Motor Cars at the Monterey Jet Center
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $80,000-USD $100,000
Lot was not sold
1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
(Data based on Model Year 1949 sales)
1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Sedanca de Ville by H.J. Mulliner Chassis#: WDC89 Sold for USD$42,900 2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith by H.J. Mulliner Chassis#: WFC35 Sold for USD$28,600 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1949 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER WRAITH Chassis#: WZB 12 Sold for USD$10,080 2020 Bonhams : Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum | |
1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Chassis#: WDC24 Sold for USD$47,347 2016 Silverstone : The May Sale | |
1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Limousine Chassis#: WFC68 Sold for USD$28,013 2015 H & H RREC Burghley House | |
1949 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER WRAITH LIMOUSINE Sold for USD$54,193 2014 Shannons - Melbourne Spring Classic | |
1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Limousine Chassis#: WFC68 Sold for USD$41,972 2014 H&H Auctions : RREC Rockingham Castle | |
1949 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER WRAITH LIMOUSINE Chassis#: WDC61 Sold for USD$77,000 2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction | |
1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Limousine Chassis#: WD3C Sold for USD$44,811 2012 Shannons Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction | |
1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Sedanca de Ville Chassis#: WDC.89 Sold for USD$46,200 2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1949 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith Touring Limousine Sold for USD$46,799 2006 RM Auctions Toronto International Spring Classic Car Auction |
Rolls-Royce Silver Wraiths That Failed To Sell At Auction
1949 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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1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Nutting | 2007 Christie's Exceptional Motor Cars at the Monterey Jet Center | $80,000 | $100,000 |
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