• Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith LWB Limousine by H.J. Mulliner Touring Limousine 1953
RM Auctions - 'Sporting Classics of Monaco' 1 May 2010

Lot sold

USD 48 484 - 72 726

EUR 40 000 - 60 000 (listed)

Estimate

USD 48 484 - 72 726

EUR 40 000 - 60 000 (listed)

 
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1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

LWB Limousine by H.J. Mulliner Touring Limousine
RM Auctions - 'Sporting Classics of Monaco' 1 May 2010 | London

Summary

  • Year of manufacture 
    1953
  • Car type 
    Saloon
  • Drive 
    RHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Exterior brand colour 
    Pale Yellow/Black
  • Interior colour 
    Other
  • Location
  • Exterior colour 
    Other
  • Gearbox 
    Manual
  • Drivetrain 
    2wd
  • Fuel type 
    Petrol

Description

RM Auctions: 'Sporting Classics of Monaco'
May 1, 2010
AUCTION:
May 1, 2010
6:00pm - 10:00pm GMT
(viewing starts at 10:00am GMT)
PREVIEW:
April 30, 2010
10:00am - 5:00pm GMT
May 1, 2010
10:00am - 5:00pm GMT
GALA RECEPTION:
April 30, 2010
7:00pm - 10:00pm GMT
ADMISSION:
Admission to this event requires the purchase of an official auction catalogue for 70 euros. The catalogue admits two and must be presented at the entrance to the sale. Catalogues are available to order online.
AUCTION LOCATION
The Grimaldi Forum
10, avenue Princesse Grace
98000, Monaco
Chassis No.
BLW20
Estimate:
€40.000-€60.000
AUCTION DATE:
To be auctioned on
Saturday, May 1, 2010
125 bhp, 4,887 cc overhead-valve inline six-cylinder engine, single downdraft carburettor, four-speed transmission, independent wishbones and coil springs front and semi-elliptic leaf spring rear suspension, four-wheel hydraulic brakes. Wheelbase: 3,404 mm (134")
After the Second World War, Rolls-Royce improved on its Wraith model, renaming