• Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Empress Limousine Coachwork by Hooper 1956
RM Auctions, 'Automobiles of London' Oct 27 2010

Lot sold

USD 69 166 - 103 749

GBP 50 000 - 75 000 (listed)

Estimate

USD 69 166 - 103 749

GBP 50 000 - 75 000 (listed)

 
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1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

Empress Limousine Coachwork by Hooper
RM Auctions, 'Automobiles of London' Oct 27 2010 | 27 October

Summary

  • Year of manufacture 
    1956
  • Car type 
    Saloon
  • Drive 
    RHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Exterior brand colour 
    Yellow/Black
  • Interior colour 
    Other
  • Interior type 
    Leather
  • Location
  • Exterior colour 
    Other
  • Gearbox 
    Automatic
  • Drivetrain 
    2wd
  • Fuel type 
    Petrol

Description

RM Auctions: Automobiles of London
October 27, 2010
ADMISSION:
Admission to this event requires the purchase of an official auction catalogue available for £50. The catalogue admits two and must be presented at the entrance to the sale to be granted entry.
AUCTION LOCATION
Battersea Evolution
Chelsea Bridge Entrance, Battersea Park
London, United Kingdom SW11 4NJ
AUCTION:
October 27, 2010
PREVIEW:
October 26, 2010
October 27, 2010
To be offered at auction ,Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Chassis No.
ELW-60
Estimate:
£50,000-£75,000
125 bhp, 4,887 cc overhead valve inline six-cylinder engine, single downdraught carburettor, automatic four-speed transmission, independent wishbones and coil springs front and semi-elliptic leaf spring rear suspension and four-wheel hydraulic brakes. Wheelbase: 134"
- One of only 13 coachbuilt Silver Wraiths by Hooper
- Beautifully presented in stunning colours
- Fully sorted
The Silver Wraith was available in two wheelbase sizes; approximately 1,244 examples w