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1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

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Sold for $27,751 on 12/20/21comments-icon58Comments
No Reserve: 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

This 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith features sedan coachwork by Park Ward and is finished in two-tone dark and light green over tan leather upholstery. The car is said to have been imported to the US in the 1960s and spent approximately 30 years at the Pioneer Auto Museum in Murdo, South Dakota, before being acquired by the current owner in 2010. Power is supplied by a 4.6-liter F-head inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission, and features include a chrome grille, trim, and bumpers as well as a front driving light and a radio. This Silver Wraith is now offered on behalf of the owner at no reserve with a service manual, manufacturer’s literature, historical documentation, and a clean Minnesota title.

No Reserve: 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

The car was refinished in dark over light green under current ownership and features four-door sedan bodywork by Park Ward of London. Equipment includes a “Spirit of Ecstasy” hood ornament, a center-mounted driving light, semaphore turn signals, UK registration plates, and a chrome grille surround, trim, and bumpers. Close-up photos of the paint and trim can be seen in the gallery below.

No Reserve: 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

The 17” steel wheels feature light green covers and Rolls-Royce centers and are mounted with Lester six-ply tires. Stopping power is provided by servo-assisted hydraulic drums all around, and the independent suspension has coil springs up front and a live axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs out back. A full-size spare with a jack and tool kit is found in the trunk.

No Reserve: 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

The right-hand drive cabin is upholstered in tan leather with matching door panels and carpets. Wood trim is found throughout the interior, and amenities include manual-crank windows, a radio, and a locking glove compartment. The seller reports the presence of rust in the battery housing beneath the driver’s seat.

No Reserve: 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

The passenger compartment is outfitted with footrests, grab handles, and fold-away tray tables.

No Reserve: 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

A three-spoke steering wheel with center-mounted hand-throttle controls fronts a wood dash housing a 100-mph speedometer, an analog clock, a combination gauge for oil pressure and coolant temperature, and auxiliary displays for amperage and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 54k miles, approximately 7k of which were added during current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

No Reserve: 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

The 4.6-liter F-head inline-six features a single carburetor and sends power to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual synchromesh transmission. The seller reports a fault in the exhaust manifold gasket.

No Reserve: 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

Corrosion on the underside can be seen in the gallery below.

No Reserve: 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

Manufacturer’s literature is included in the sale along with a repair manual and historical documentation.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $27,751 by harryclark
Auction Ended December 20, 2021 at 12:14PM PT
Bids 6
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Seller: tim54575
Location: Marine On Saint Croix, Minnesota 55047
Listing Details
  • Chassis: WOF19
  • Park Ward Sedan Bodywork
  • 54k Miles Shown, TMU
  • 4.6-Liter F-Head Inline-Six
  • Four-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Refinished in Dark Over Light Green
  • Tan Leather Upholstery
  • Radio
  • Rear Tray Tables & Footrests
  • 17" Steel Wheels
  • Service Manual
  • Manufacturer's Literature
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #61939