1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 4.25

VIN: WZB28

$137,500

Sold

1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 4.25

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Sotheby's

  • Location

    Hershey, PA; US

  • Event date

    Oct 9, 2015

  • Lot

    246

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    WZB28

  • Body style

    Sedan

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L6

  • Horsepower

    137

  • Induction

    1x2

  • Interior Color

    Tan leather

  • Exterior Color

    Black

  • Generation

    1946-1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

RHD. Single downdraft Stromberg carb, wind wings, suicide doors front and back, partial rear fender skirts, disc wheels, Michelin blackwall tires, Spirit of Ecstasy radiator mascot, Lucas headlamps, Lucas central driving light, busselback rear, burled walnut dash, door and window trims, power rear division, push button radio in rear, dome courtesy light.

Condition

Very good paint and chrome Excellent interior, especially in the rear Interior wood is very strong Tidy engine bay and undercarriage Best of Show at the 1999 Convention of the Rolls Royce Owners Club Fascinating, rare and gorgeous car that has seen a few years since restoration but is still very strong

Market commentary

Sold by Bonhams at Olympia in 2007 for $93,995 (GBP 45,500), then by RM at Monterey in 2014 for $110,000, the price today is equivalent to GBP 89,800, a comparison more affected by exchange rates than by the automobile or its condition. It is the essence of bespoke Rolls Royce luxury and refinement, a classic automobile in nearly like new condition and bought for a price that is fair to both the buyer and the seller.

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