Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 3 position DHC 1951
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1951 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith 3 position DHC
Chassis number: WGC26
Registration number: JGE275
Sporting rare & elegant 3 position drop head coupe coachwork. This car was rebodied decades ago to its current form as a capacious elegant 3 position drophead coupe. At the same time it was totally stripped down to its bare chassis & fully rebuilt & restored. Photographs come with the car showing the work being undertaken.
The car is finished in Maroon over cream with an older maroon convertible top. To the interior is cream leather throughout in lightly patinated condition along with Burgundy carpets.
The coachwork is particularly elegant giving the car real presence on the road. Versatile; it may be used fully closed, half open in the sedanca position or as a true convertible with the hood wide open. The roof goes down very low almost disappearing into the bodywork making for a streamlined profile.
The car comes to us with a good history file showing its rebuild & also more recent service work. It drives beautifully & has real presence on the road. The motor is silent & powerful. The gear box smooth & easy to use.
This is a large car with particularly spacious back seats. The boot is caverous alloing for large quantities of luggage to be stowed. All in all this is a magnificant Grand Routier well suited to continental touring in real style.
Under the current RREC enthusiast ownership the car has been looked after without regard to expanse sharing a garage with a Bentley Fastback & a Phantom 2.
The original Rolls Royce manual comes with the car. It is equipper with magnificent individual P100 headlights making for an imposing view down the bonnet.
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1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 3 position DHC is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Grays by Vintage Prestige for Not priced.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : Silver Wraith Model Version : 3 position DHC Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1951 Sub type : Convertible 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.