1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

Description

In the aftermath of World War II, the United Kingdom faced profound challenges, with widespread destruction and scarcity gripping the nation. Rolls-Royce, emblematic of British luxury and craftsmanship, confronted this new reality by adapting its illustrious pre-war models to fit the new social and economic climate in the post-war era. Debuting in late 1946 as the marque’s first post-war offering, the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith was built upon a shortened 127 inch wheelbase derived from the pre-war Wraith, which underwent reinforcement to accommodate up to date features such as coil-spring independent front suspension and a live rear axle with semi-elliptical springs. Despite the challenges of the post-war period, the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith emerged as a symbol of British craftsmanship and luxury, showcasing the enduring spirit of the marque. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Boca Raton Collection 

• Finished in white with a tan vinyl interior 

• Powered by a 4.6-liter inline-six mated to a four-speed manual transmission 

• Featuring attractive Park Ward Four Door Six Light Saloon design number 144 coachwork 

• An original right-hand-drive example with right-hand shifter delivered new in Derby, England 

• The headlights have been converted to use sealed beam units 

• Outfitted with air conditioning and a modern screw compressor 

• Presented as in largely original and unrestored condition 

• Please note that while the odometer displays just over 13,000 miles at the time of listing, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• Silver Dawn-type headlights  

• Rear picnic tables 

• Lucas fog lamps 

• Manual roll-up windows 

• Pivoting vent windows 

• Door-mounted storage compartments 

• Centerfold down armrests 

• Dual fender-mounted side view mirrors 

• Power antenna 

• Rear fender skirts 

• Dash mounted clock 

• Full wheel cover hub caps 

• Heater 

• Demister 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor rust 

• Deteriorated wood trim finish, as pictured 

• Degradation to the exterior trim work, as pictured 

• Paint imperfections 

Included 

• Accompanied by a digital copy of its original build sheet, ownership card, and Rolls-Royce Owners Club (RROC) membership history courtesy of the Rolls-Royce Foundation 

• Tools 

• Jacks 

Ownership History 

The accompanying documentation shows that this 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Park Ward Four Door Six Light Saloon was delivered new in Derby, England, in December 1950. The documentation indicates that the car was imported to the United States by 1966. The documented history continues, with the car located in Canada in 2015 and 2016 before arriving in Florida and entering The Boca Raton Collection in 2017. 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. 

Contact: Donnie Gould  Phone: 954.647.0779  email: donnie.gould@broadarrowgroup.com 

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders:  Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida.  Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida.  For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.