To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Arizona
event, 17 - 18 January 2019.
Estimate:
$150,000 - $200,000
- Offered from the Calumet Collection
- The 1951 Earls Court Motor Show car for James Young
- Unusually beautiful, well-proportioned bodywork in fine
condition
- Lavishly appointed, with spectacular woodwork; equipped with
its original engine
- Accompanied by a report from Rolls-Royce expert Diane
Brandon
- Complete with build documentation and considerable records
- An ideal Silver Wraith for comfortable touring and local
showing
One of 27 examples of this handsome design built by James Young on
the Silver Wraith chassis, of which 13 were fitted with a division
window, Silver Wraith chassis no. WOF23 was exhibited on Young's
stand at the 1951 Earls Court Motor Show, as noted in Bernard L.
King's Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn and Silver Wraith. It was
subsequently delivered in July of that year to Sir Robert McAlpine
Ltd., the well-known British contracting firm whose leaders were
longstanding Rolls-Royce clients in good standing, as noted in
period registration documents.
The Rolls-Royce is lavished with fine detail, with doors that flare
at the bottoms to cover the running boards, and sumptuous leather
upholstery and spectacularly beautiful fine woodwork within. All is
proper, with the exception of a modern radio discreetly hidden in
the dashboard fascia. The rear compartment is complete with a
period electric teakettle and china service for two, enabling a cup
of Earl Grey to be served off the picnic tables. For days that
require something stronger, there are also fitted flasks and rocks
tumblers, as well as a second concealed set that includes a martini
shaker, and a traveling bar in a leather case. The rear seat
armrest conceals ladies accessories, including a sterling silver
comb and hairbrush. Also accompanying are the proper sets of road
and hand tools.
Well detailed and prepared, this is one of the Calumet Collection's
owner's favorite automobiles in his stable, which shows in its
presentation and level of quality. It is a showpiece, which would
be well suited to chauffeuring special guests in all the comforts
of home.To view this car and others currently consigned to this
auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az19.