Elegant royal blue colour scheme with wide whitewall tyres
Spacious interior with magnolia leather and lavish lamb’s wool carpets
The car appears in numerous movies and TV shows. Prominently appears in 'The Crown' (Netflix)
The Appeal
The Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is a symbol of post-war luxury and craftsmanship. Built as the smaller car in Rolls-Royce's range, the Wraith was the first post-war Roller and an immediate hit with the well-to-do, boasting a more rigid chassis, independent front suspension and a Synchromesh gearbox.
The example we have today, nicknamed The Blue Baron and used as a wedding hire, is particularly handsome thanks to its coachwork by Hoopers, the esteemed Royal coachbuilders to King George VI.
This car was even showcased at the 1952 Brussels Motor Show as a mark of pride for the company - and looking at it today, there's little wonder. The royal blue colour scheme, wide whitewall tyres, and sweeping wings add to its majestic presence, while the kneeling Spirit of Ecstasy and mammoth chrome headlights complete its regal look.
Internally, the car offers a spacious and luxurious cabin with magnolia leather piped in blue and lavish lamb’s wool carpets. It's all positively palatial, and the car's current owners, a wedding hire business, have ensured that luxurious character is kept intact.
History and Paperwork
Registered in 1951
Showcased at the 1952 Brussels Motor Show
The DVLA records 4 previous keepers
In current ownership since 2019
Current owners are a wedding hire company who have kept it well maintained
Featured in numerous Movies and TV programmes it prominently appeared in 'The Crown' (Netflix), in series one and two
MOT exempt and last tested in 2019
Currently indicates 15,218 miles on a five-figure odometer
Supplied with original registration book, V5 document and some invoices
The Condition
Royal blue paintwork
Elegant sweeping wings extending to the back of the car provide a truly dignified aesthetic
Some light marks and paint loss towards the car's lower extremities
Slight patina to the brightwork
Wide contra opening door and inside step for easy access
Light paint loss on the door jams
Stylish front radiator grill topped with a kneeling Spirit of Ecstasy
Mammoth chrome headlights in good condition with no chips or cracks to the lenses
Wide whitewall tyres complement the colour scheme and look in good order
Underside appears in solid condition
Spacious interior with magnolia leather piped in blue
Some strong perishing to the driver's side door handle
Light perishing to the passenger's side front door handle
Some wear to the door seals
Light marks to the passenger arm rests
Lavish lamb’s wool carpets in colour-coordinated blue look in good order
Wooden dash presents well with all instruments clearly presented
Headlining carries light signs of wear
The Mechanics
4.6L (280 cu in) I6 powerplant
4-speed transmission
Engine has reportedly been very well-maintained
We're not aware of any mechanical faults
We note the presence of an oil leak to the underside
Car is reportedly driving well
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