The Silver Wraith was Rolls-Royce's first post-war car (1946-1959), supplied as a chassis only for bespoke coachwork by firms such as Park Ward, Hooper and H.J. Mulliner. It used an inlet-over-exhaust six-cylinder engine, growing from 4.3 to 4.9 litres, with a separate ladder chassis, and later gained a Hydramatic automatic option. It represents the last era of traditional coachbuilt Rolls-Royce motoring.
Each Silver Wraith is effectively unique, wearing individually commissioned bodywork from the great British coachbuilders of the age. It bridges pre-war craftsmanship and modern engineering and was favoured by dignitaries and royalty, giving it lasting cultural weight.
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Sources: Bonhams · Car & Classic
Targa has recorded 23 auction sales of the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith between 2003 and 2026, from Bonhams and Car & Classic. The cars sold were built between 1947 and 1959. In the last 12 months there has been one sale.
Latest recorded sales
- 1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Hooper Bodywork
- 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Two-door Saloon
- 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Saloon
- 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 4.9-Litre Sports Saloon Coachwork by Park Ward
- 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Saloon
- 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Long Wheelbase Saloon Coachwork by H.J. Mulliner
- 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Long Wheelbase Touring Saloon Coachwork by James…
- 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith