Toby Wilson
Head of Department
LOT 124
1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Registration no. TGK 293 Chassis no. WVH63
Sold for £27,000 inc. premium
Lot 124
1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Registration no. TGK 293 Chassis no. WVH63
1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Registration no. TGK 293
Chassis no. WVH63
Registration no. TGK 293
Chassis no. WVH63
Odometer Reading: TBA
MoT Expiry: Exempt
*Low mileage Wraith
*Restored in the late 1990s
*Part of a private collection
*Sold for recommissioning
The introduction of the Rolls-Royce Wraith marked the first new Rolls-Royce to be announced following the end of WWII. The car proved to be a success, and spanned a 13-year production from 1946 to 1959. The Wraith was in fact the last model to be offered solely in chassis form from the factory – marking the end of an era of coach built Rolls-Royces with the likes of bodies built by H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward, Hooper and James Young.
This 1953 car is an older, restored example with the restoration believed to have taken place in the late 1990s. The car is also known to have been featured in the Enid Blyton film 'Enid' that stared Helena Bonham-Carter in 2009, with a documentation and pictures accompanying the car in the history file. Forming part of a private collection, the car has been well maintained by a collection mechanic until 2018, where it has since been unused. The car has a low mileage of 40,447 miles and features the 4.6-litre straight-six engine (fitted between 1951-1955) that is running and driving but will need some recommissioning prior to active use. The bodywork, paint and chrome are all in good condition, as are the electrics and running gear. Overall, the car is a lovely honest example that is in a good and solid condition.
MoT Expiry: Exempt
*Low mileage Wraith
*Restored in the late 1990s
*Part of a private collection
*Sold for recommissioning
The introduction of the Rolls-Royce Wraith marked the first new Rolls-Royce to be announced following the end of WWII. The car proved to be a success, and spanned a 13-year production from 1946 to 1959. The Wraith was in fact the last model to be offered solely in chassis form from the factory – marking the end of an era of coach built Rolls-Royces with the likes of bodies built by H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward, Hooper and James Young.
This 1953 car is an older, restored example with the restoration believed to have taken place in the late 1990s. The car is also known to have been featured in the Enid Blyton film 'Enid' that stared Helena Bonham-Carter in 2009, with a documentation and pictures accompanying the car in the history file. Forming part of a private collection, the car has been well maintained by a collection mechanic until 2018, where it has since been unused. The car has a low mileage of 40,447 miles and features the 4.6-litre straight-six engine (fitted between 1951-1955) that is running and driving but will need some recommissioning prior to active use. The bodywork, paint and chrome are all in good condition, as are the electrics and running gear. Overall, the car is a lovely honest example that is in a good and solid condition.
Footnotes
Vendor Score Total: 59/100
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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well
EXTERIOR TOTAL: 15/25
Body Work: 3
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Glass: 3
Paint: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 3
INTERIOR TOTAL: 15/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 4
Seats: 4
Trim: 3
ENGINE TOTAL: 9/20
Mechanical components: 3
Running: 2
Starting: 2
Under Bonnet: 2
RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12/20
Axles: 3
Brakes: 3
Gearbox/Clutch: 3
Suspension: 3
ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6/10
Ancillary components: 3
Main components: 3
Car History File: 2
Saleroom notices
Please note the V5C Registration Logbook will follow post-sale.
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