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Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Silver-Wraith-1 - Silver Wraith
1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Hooper Touring Saloon
1948
59,982 miles
Manual
Petrol
Easters Court, Mill Street, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE
£35,000 – £38,000
Estimate range
Bidding ends 28 Oct at 11:06
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Listing Source
Brightwells
Auction
Auction Date
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Ends at 11:06
25 days remaining
Estimate
£35,000 - £38,000
Location
Easters Court, Mill Street, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE
Description
Few owners; interesting history from new; former show-winner; rear cocktail cabinets; always in light regular use; one of only 1,883 made; a magnificent machine, fit for a king Launched in 1946, the Silver Wraith was the first Rolls-Royce to be made post-war and the last to be supplied in the traditional way as a rolling chassis to be fitted with a coachbuilt body of the customer's choice. Mechanically, the Silver Wraith shared the same 4,257cc straight-six engine as the Bentley MkVI, driving th...
About the Silver Wraith
The Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (1946-1959) was the first post-war Rolls-Royce, built at the new Crewe factory. The 4.3-litre six-cylinder in coachbuilt bodies. Around 1,883 built. Elegant post-war luxury.
Known Issues to Watch For
Silver Wraith/Dawn: Engine: Six-cylinder F-head - generally reliable. Oil leaks. Carburettors. Gearbox: 4-speed manual or early auto. Brakes: Mechanical servo - need setup. Body: Steel or coachbuilt - rust in floors, sills. Budget £8-15k annually.
Desirable Options
Known history, Good coachwork, Matching numbers, Service records
Specifications
Performance
Horsepower127 hp
Engine & Drivetrain
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual
Drive TypeRWD
Vehicle Details
Year1948
Mileage59,982 miles
Body StyleSedan
Production Info
Production Years1946 - 1952
GenerationSilver-Wraith-1
Listing Source
Brightwells
Auction
Auction Date
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Ends at 11:06
25 days remaining
Estimate
£35,000 - £38,000
Location
Easters Court, Mill Street, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE
Price on request
194859,982 milesManual