Beschreibung:

1949 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER WRAITH TOURING LIMOUSINE COACHWORK BY H.J. MULLINER Chassis No. WFC76 Two-tone, garnet over cream with tan interior Engine: six cylinder in-line, 4,257cc, 125bhp at 4,000rpm; Gearbox: four-speed automatic; Suspension: front, independent with coil springs and wishbones, rear, semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: four wheel, mechanical at rear, hydraulic at front. Right hand drive. Introduced in 1946, the "Silver Wraith" was the last Rolls-Royce model to be supplied as a chassis only, with bodywork to be built by the Coachbuilder. The Wraiths had coachbuilt bodies in a variety of styles by Park Ward, Mulliner, James Young Hooper, Freestone and Webb, while the Bentley Mk VI and the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn had pressed steel coachwork. Therefore, the Wraith is considered by some traditionalists to be "the last real Rolls-Royce." The Wraith continued in production even when the Phantom IV was revived in 1950, "a car sold only to royalty or Heads of State." Interestingly, it went against the trend toward aerodynamics and retained classic lines with such features as freestanding headlamps and separate front fenders. Among the traditional features available were a divider window, wood trim, and (in a few cases) cut-glass ornaments. Only 150 on average were made a year. Due to the birth of the standard steel Silver Cloud, the demand for the Wraith slowly diminished until 1958, when the last one was built. This car has 75,859 miles showing on the odometer. It comes with a partial set of original tools and an air conditioning for comfort has been fitted. WITHOUT RESERVE