• Rolls-Royce Wraith Limousine by Hooper 1938
RM Auctions - 'Sporting Classics of Monaco' 1 May 2010

Lot sold

USD 60 760 - 72 912

EUR 50 000 - 60 000 (listed)

Estimate

USD 60 760 - 72 912

EUR 50 000 - 60 000 (listed)

 
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1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith

Limousine by Hooper
RM Auctions - 'Sporting Classics of Monaco' 1 May 2010 | London

Summary

  • Year of manufacture 
    1938
  • Car type 
    Saloon
  • Drive 
    RHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Exterior brand colour 
    Black
  • Interior colour 
    Other
  • Interior type 
    Leather
  • 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.
WXA 95
Estimate:
€50.000-€60.000
AUCTION DATE:
To be auctioned on
Saturday, May 1, 2010
4,257 cc overhead-valve inline six-cylinder engine, four-speed manual transmission, independent front suspension with coil springs, live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, four-wheel servo-assisted brakes. Wheelbase: 3,450 mm (136")
The Rolls-Royce Wraith was introduced in 1938 and, like its larger sibling, the Phantom III, had inde