Description
Charterhouse Auctioneers are pleased to offer this vehicle in our upcoming on site auction at Shapwick Hill, Shapwick, near Bridgwater TA7 9NA, from the The Gerry Wheeler Collection of Classic & Vintage Cars, being sold on Friday 20th September at 12noon. Viewing Thursday 19th September 9. 30am-4. 30pm and auction day from 9. 00am.
Registration number KFF 925
Chassis number WHC38
Right hand drive
Yellow over black with a black leather interior
Classic 7 seat limousine bodywork with a glass division, by Hooper, complete with original horns, lighting and ‘Ace’ wheel trims
The Wraith was produced at the Rolls-Royce Derby factory from 1938 to 1939
Unfortunately, production was cut short by the outbreak of World War II, with only 491 units built
As was typical for Rolls-Royce at the time, the Wraith was supplied as a rolling chassis to independent coachbuilders who would then create bespoke bodies for each car
This allowed for a high degree of customisation and individuality in each vehicle
This pre-war Wraith (to become Silver Wraith post war) is in regular use, including a round trip to Ascot last year, a highly spec’d car with rear heating (not connected, black leather to the driving compartment and beige cloth to the rear
Comparatively light to drive for a large car, although the R. H. gate gearchange may take a mile or two to get used to
All lots in this sale are sold as is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditions
Live bidding available through our website.
NOT AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE BEFORE AUCTION
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