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1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith Limousine

  • Coachwork by Brewster
  • Chassis Number: WRB80
1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith Navigation
This 1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith Seven-Passenger Limousine has a coil spring independent front suspension, live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, and four-wheel servo-assisted brakes. The 4257cc overhead valve six-cylinder engine is mated to a four-speed manual gearbox and rests comfortably in the 136-inch wheelbase. The coachwork was handled by Inskip and is still in good condition in modern times. The chrome has lost some of its luster and the paint has been touched up in certain places. The top has been recovered with new material and the tires have recently been replaced. The odometer reads 43,944 miles since new.

In 2008 it was brought to the Automobiles of Amelia presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $30,000 - 40,000. With only 491 examples of the Wraith produced, and only a few making it to the United States, this car is certainly a rarity. Bidding reflected as the high bid soon surpassed the estimated value. The lot was sold for the sum of $50,600 including buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008

2008 Automobiles of London

Pre-Auction Estimates :
£38,000-£45,000 
Sale Price :
USD $28,195 (£ 44,000.00)

2008 Automobiles of Amelia Island, RM Auctions

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $30,000-USD $40,000 
Sale Price :
USD $50,600

1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Wraith

(Data based on Model Year 1938 sales)
1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith Drophead Coupé
Chassis#: WXA 90
Sold for USD$149,460
  2023 RM Sothebys : London
 
1938 ROLLS-ROYCE WRAITH SEDANCA DE VILLE BY PARK WARD
Chassis#: WXA107
Sold for USD$371,150
  2021 RM Sothebys : A Passion for Elegance
 
1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith Limousine Project
Chassis#: WXA62
Sold for USD$22,740
  2019 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale
 
1938 Rolls-Royce 25/30hp Wraith 7-Passenger Limousine
Chassis#: WXA72
Sold for USD$84,700
  2013 Bonhams - Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance
 
1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith Saloon
Chassis#: WMB72
Sold for USD$38,352
  2010 Bonhams - Rolls-Royce, Bentley Motor Cars and Automobilia
 
1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith Seven-Passenger Limousine
Chassis#: WRB80
Sold for USD$28,195
  2008 Automobiles of London
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1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith Seven-Passenger Limousine
Sold for USD$50,600
  2008 Automobiles of Amelia Island, RM Auctions
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Rolls-Royce Wraiths That Failed To Sell At Auction

1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1938 ROLLS-ROYCE WRAITH SPORTS SALOONWRB572017 Bonhams : Scottsdale, AZ $150,000$180,000
1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith Limousine by Hooper LimousineWXA 952010 RM Auctions Sporting Classics of Monaco$32,500$50,000$75,000

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