LOT 519

1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II Saloon Registration no. CYO 932V Chassis no. LRH0040333

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Lot 519

One family owner from new
1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II Saloon

The Beaulieu Sale: Collectors' Motor Cars & Automobilia|14 September 2024, 13:00 BST|Beaulieu, National Motor Museum

1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II Saloon
Registration no. CYO 932V
Chassis no. LRH0040333

• One of the last manufactured
• 51,530 miles from new
• Generally good condition
• Offered from long term storage. Requires recommissioning

Power assisted rack-and-pinion steering, split-level air conditioning and a completely revised dashboard and control layout were just some of the many improvements introduced on the Silver Shadow II range in 1977, the V8 engine already having undergone enlargement to 6,750cc in 1970. To satisfy the chauffeur driven market, a long-wheelbase version, available with or without division, had been introduced in 1969, this lengthened Shadow being christened 'Silver Wraith II' on the introduction of the Shadow II range. A separate chassis having been abandoned, construction of this long-wheelbase model was entrusted to Rolls-Royce's in-house coachbuilder H J Mulliner, Park Ward Ltd, the required stretch being achieved by cutting a standard bodyshell in half and welding in extra panels. In keeping with the 'formal' tradition, the 'Wraith II came with a reduced-size, limousine-style rear window for greater privacy. Although ideally suited to 'official' duties and other formal work, the Silver Wraith appealed equally to owner-drivers and their families, who appreciated the increased roominess, particularly over long journeys. At the time of its introduction a division-less Silver Wraith II cost £26,887, making it around 18% more expensive than the standard Shadow, which was already a very costly motor car. A total of 2,144 Silver Wraith IIs had been produced by 1980 when the model was replaced.

One of the last of its kind manufactured, this one-owner example (the log book has registered keeper changes within a series of companies under the same ownership) has recorded 51,530 miles since new and is described by the vendor as in generally good condition. Offered with a current MoT, the car has been stored securely in a underground private car park in London and will require a service before further use.

Saleroom notices

Interested parties should note that this car is not offered with a current MoT as catalogued. It is offered from the single family ownership from new for recommissioning.

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