Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 1957
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1957 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith by Freestone & Webb.Chassis Number: FLW94
Registration number: BLK11B
Vintage and Prestige Fine Motor Cars are proud to be offering this 1957 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith by Freestone & Webb for sale. Large and imposing, this Rolls Royce Silver Wraith has covered just 62,000 miles from new. Originally supplied to Sheikh Ghanim Al Thani of Trucil commodities Corp, the Rolls Royce Silver Wraith was shipped new, to the Persian Gulf and was fitted with air conditioning which it has to this day.
It is featured on the front page of Grahanm Robson's Collector's Guide (The Rolls-Royce and Bentley Volume 2: Coach built models 1945-1985 Book). The Rolls Royce Silver Wraith spent many years in the ownership of an aristocratic Spanish family who kept the Rolls Royce Silver Wraith garaged at their ‘finca’ outside Madrid. It was sparsely used during this time for family weddings and odd formal occasions doing less than 1,000 miles per year.
Despite this, the Rolls Royce Silver Wraith was serviced properly each year being well looked after. We collected the Rolls Royce Silver Wraith from the sons of the family and drove it back to the UK without a hitch. We drove it across the Spanish plains in the heat of the late summer and it ran cool for the whole journey.
The exterior is Maroon paintwork in perfect brand new condition with Golden Beige to the sides which suits it very well being its original colour. This high quality respray in the original colours was completed last year so presents as being very fresh. We have pictures of the car stripped down to bare The chrome work is likewise very good, probably as a result of always living in a dry arid climate. This is a very large Rolls Royce in the style of the empress line with a front wing line that swoops all the way to the very rear of the car, running through the demountable spats.
The interior is fawn leather to the front and rear. The front leather has been recently replaced and looks brand new. We are having a new carpet set made as the originals have some localized staining and discoloration. The rear has twin occasional seats that fold out of the passenger foot wells and double as footrests when not being used. To the center is a large drinks cabinet which folds out on a pivot through 180 degrees.
The wood is of Burr walnut, all original and in generally good order. Twin picnic tables are also fitted. The best part of this Rolls Royce Silver Wraith is the way it drives. It starts instantly even after standing for prolonged periods. The engine is silent and powerful easily moving the car at a pace that might be considered slightly unseemly for such a sedate looking limousine. The ride is soft and supple with the steering very direct. The automatic gearbox changes seamlessly with no lag or roughness at all.
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1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Grays by Vintage Prestige for £85000.
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Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : Silver Wraith Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1957 Sub type : Sedan Location : Essex
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About Rolls-Royce
Well, ladies and gentlemen, today we're diving into the illustrious history of a brand that has always embodied the very essence of British luxury and craftsmanship - Rolls-Royce.Our story begins at the turn of the 20th century when two visionaries, Charles Rolls and Henry Royce, decided to join forces. In 1904, the very first Rolls-Royce was born, the Rolls-Royce 10 hp. It was a modest start for a company that would go on to redefine automotive excellence.
But it wasn't until 1907 that Rolls-Royce truly made its mark with the introduction of the Silver Ghost. It was hailed as the "Best Car in the World" and set the gold standard for luxury motoring. With its whisper-quiet engine and exquisite craftsmanship, it was a statement of opulence and refinement.
The 1920s brought us the Rolls-Royce Phantom I, an icon of its time. It was the first Rolls-Royce to feature a 6-cylinder engine and set the stage for the legendary Phantom line. This was the era when the Maharajas of India commissioned custom-bodied Rolls-Royces that were nothing short of automotive palaces.
Fast forward to the post-war years, and we have the Silver Cloud, a symbol of post-war British optimism. The Silver Cloud was elegance personified, with its flowing lines and handcrafted interiors. It was the choice of royalty, celebrities, and captains of industry.
But if we're talking about the epitome of Rolls-Royce luxury, it's the Rolls-Royce Phantom VI, which graced us with its presence from 1968 to 1991. This was a car that made the statement that "if you have to ask the price, you can't afford it." Customization was the name of the game, and the Phantom VI was a canvas for the world's wealthiest to express their unique tastes.
Now, it's impossible to discuss Rolls-Royce without mentioning the Rolls-Royce Corniche. Produced from 1971 to 1995, it was a convertible and coupe version of the Silver Shadow. The Corniche was the quintessential grand tourer, a car for those who wished to traverse continents in absolute luxury.
But, alas, even the mightiest must face their decline, and Rolls-Royce was no exception. The company went through financial turmoil in the 1970s and 80s, leading to the takeover by Vickers plc. Then came the controversial BMW and Volkswagen ownership period, which divided enthusiasts.
Rolls-Royce regained its footing under BMW ownership, and the new millennium brought us the Rolls-Royce Phantom VII, a return to the company's roots of uncompromising luxury. The Phantom VII was a testament to British engineering and craftsmanship.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, brings us to today. Rolls-Royce continues to produce some of the most opulent, bespoke vehicles on the planet, a symbol of British imperiousness that has not waned with time. The spirit of Sir Henry Royce and Charles Rolls lives on in every car that bears the Spirit of Ecstasy, a testament to the enduring legacy of British automotive excellence.