1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 4.6

VIN: BLW43

$33,602

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Christie's

  • Location

    London, UK

  • Event date

    Mar 26, 2001

  • Lot

    36

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    BLW43

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  • Body style

    Touring Limousine

  • Odometer

    62000 m

  • Interior Color

    Champagne leather, Fawn cloth

  • Exterior Color

    Mulberry

  • Generation

    1946-1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

RHD. 1953 Paris Salon car. 62,000 miles, two owners from new, current owner since 1959. Stored since 1974. Lavishly appointed with divider window, jump seats, picnic tables, bar, sunvisor, full tool kit, vanity. Original throughout, shows some age. Proceeds to benefit the Medical Foundation.

Market commentary

Particularly impressive (if not ostentatious) and luxurious. The condition is exceptional for its age and the price, even though 11% over Christies high estimate, seems appropriate.

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