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The next car we worked on, and that we would like to show you, is a gorgeous and historic lady, both age-wise and name-wise.
Meet the Rolls Royce Silver Wraith 2, a 58-year old lady, that we treated with love like she deserved.
Here is some info of the car
Year : 1954
Make : Rolls-Royce
Model : Silver Wraith
Coachbuilder : H.J. Mulliner (Left Hand Drive)
Body Type : Touring Limousine with Division
Colour : Black and Ivory
Trim : Beige Leather (Front) Beige Cloth (Rear)
History : Manufacture of Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars resumed in 1946 following the cessation of hostilities, with the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith proving to be one of their most successful and popular models. Initially the six cylinder engine was the same dimensions of the pre-war Wraith and 4 Ό Litre Bentley, but cylinder head was very different as it was cast in aluminium alloy. The Silver Wraith was offered in two sizes, a 127 and also a 133 inch chassis. The familiar right hand gear shift lever was retained until 1953 when automatic transmission became a popular option. The introduction of this option coincided with enlarged engine capacity, raised at this time to 4566cc. The Silver Wraith production run lasted until 1959 and all motor cars were fitted with custom coachwork, often having magnificent Lucas headlamps fitted which enhance their pre-war classical appearance. H.J. Mulliner of Chiswick were one of the most popular coachbuilders of the era and were responsible for designing and producing some of the most elegant coachwork styles on the Silver Wraith chassis. Design number 7356, their Touring Limousine coachwork for the long wheel base chassis was released in late 1953 and was offered to their customers until 1959. It is effectively a stretched version of their design number 7249, fitted with non detachable semi spats on the rear wings. Chassis number LDLW20 which we are currently offering for sale is one of just thirty three examples of design number 7356 produced in left hand drive between late 1953 and early 1959, this particular car being delivered in October of 1954. It has resided in a small collection of high quality motor cars in Paris France for the past twenty five years, until being repatriated to London just recently by Frank Dale & Stepsons. The previous owner was well known for his high standards and LDLW20 bears all of the hallmarks of correct maintenance on a no expense spared basis. A dossier of the work carried out to the car over the past two and a half decades is present in the history file. It has a number of very nice features, especially in the rear compartment which is trimmed in west of England cloth for added silence and comfort. These include a beautiful ****tail cabinet, complete with a silver cigar box, crystal glasses and three decanters fully charged with the finest cognac, whisky and port. Also present in the rear compartment are trimmed fold out foot rests, a period radio and even a period telephone, positioned just below the electrically operated central division. The boot also has some nice features, with four fitted cases with accompanying leather straps to secure them in place and also a Rolls-Royce picnic rug. It is complete with correct original tools and a Silver Wraith handbook, in French of course. Chassis no LDLW20 has travelled just 75,249 miles from new (121,103 kilometres) and is in original but highly presentable condition in every respect after limited use and fastidious maintenance. This elegant long wheel base Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is prepared and ready for its next owner to enjoy, either from behind the wheel, or preferably whilst enjoying the comfort that comes with being a passenger in such a beautiful motor car.
Condition : In largely original condition, well maintained and highly presentable in every respect.
Technical Data : Four speed automatic gearbox, 6 cylinder in line configuration engine, 4.5 litres displacement, 4566cc capacity. Drum brakes servo-assisted
The next car we worked on, and that we would like to show you, is a gorgeous and historic lady, both age-wise and name-wise.
Meet the Rolls Royce Silver Wraith 2, a 58-year old lady, that we treated with love like she deserved.
Here is some info of the car
Year : 1954
Make : Rolls-Royce
Model : Silver Wraith
Coachbuilder : H.J. Mulliner (Left Hand Drive)
Body Type : Touring Limousine with Division
Colour : Black and Ivory
Trim : Beige Leather (Front) Beige Cloth (Rear)
History : Manufacture of Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars resumed in 1946 following the cessation of hostilities, with the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith proving to be one of their most successful and popular models. Initially the six cylinder engine was the same dimensions of the pre-war Wraith and 4 Ό Litre Bentley, but cylinder head was very different as it was cast in aluminium alloy. The Silver Wraith was offered in two sizes, a 127 and also a 133 inch chassis. The familiar right hand gear shift lever was retained until 1953 when automatic transmission became a popular option. The introduction of this option coincided with enlarged engine capacity, raised at this time to 4566cc. The Silver Wraith production run lasted until 1959 and all motor cars were fitted with custom coachwork, often having magnificent Lucas headlamps fitted which enhance their pre-war classical appearance. H.J. Mulliner of Chiswick were one of the most popular coachbuilders of the era and were responsible for designing and producing some of the most elegant coachwork styles on the Silver Wraith chassis. Design number 7356, their Touring Limousine coachwork for the long wheel base chassis was released in late 1953 and was offered to their customers until 1959. It is effectively a stretched version of their design number 7249, fitted with non detachable semi spats on the rear wings. Chassis number LDLW20 which we are currently offering for sale is one of just thirty three examples of design number 7356 produced in left hand drive between late 1953 and early 1959, this particular car being delivered in October of 1954. It has resided in a small collection of high quality motor cars in Paris France for the past twenty five years, until being repatriated to London just recently by Frank Dale & Stepsons. The previous owner was well known for his high standards and LDLW20 bears all of the hallmarks of correct maintenance on a no expense spared basis. A dossier of the work carried out to the car over the past two and a half decades is present in the history file. It has a number of very nice features, especially in the rear compartment which is trimmed in west of England cloth for added silence and comfort. These include a beautiful ****tail cabinet, complete with a silver cigar box, crystal glasses and three decanters fully charged with the finest cognac, whisky and port. Also present in the rear compartment are trimmed fold out foot rests, a period radio and even a period telephone, positioned just below the electrically operated central division. The boot also has some nice features, with four fitted cases with accompanying leather straps to secure them in place and also a Rolls-Royce picnic rug. It is complete with correct original tools and a Silver Wraith handbook, in French of course. Chassis no LDLW20 has travelled just 75,249 miles from new (121,103 kilometres) and is in original but highly presentable condition in every respect after limited use and fastidious maintenance. This elegant long wheel base Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is prepared and ready for its next owner to enjoy, either from behind the wheel, or preferably whilst enjoying the comfort that comes with being a passenger in such a beautiful motor car.
Condition : In largely original condition, well maintained and highly presentable in every respect.
Technical Data : Four speed automatic gearbox, 6 cylinder in line configuration engine, 4.5 litres displacement, 4566cc capacity. Drum brakes servo-assisted