See inspection report, full photos, videos and more at
classicpromenade.com. We are pleased to present Zelda, a 1951
Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Hooper Touring Limousine (chassis No.
WOF17) that is a rust-free and beautiful example that has enjoyed
the same owner for the past 35 years. WOF17 is a Hooper Touring
Limousine with Body Design No. 8283. Zelda is one of 15 examples of
this body design built during 1951. The white livery is in
excellent condition with beautiful luster and shine. Although an
older repaint, there are no scratches, dents or areas where the
paint has been rubbed through. There are only a few small chips
where the hood opens, most of which have been touched up. The white
paint is complemented by proper burgundy coach stripes. The chrome
and stainless trim are all excellent, with the exception of the
passenger side rear wheel cover trim ring which has peeling and
imperfections. The radiator shell has the expected light scratches
in the stainless. We love the style of the Hooper-designed rear
quarter light glass. And the Lucas R100 headlights are beautiful
and give the car an imposing and formal pre-War appearance. The
burgundy leather is soft and supple with only minimal wear present.
There are no rips or tears. Matching burgundy seat belts have been
added for four passengers. The wood grain is beautifully contrasted
and is in very nice condition. There are no noticeable cracks or
issues, it is in overall very good to excellent condition. The
matching burgundy Wilton wool carpeting is done just right and in
very good condition. The interior has a multitude of custom
features, including leather padded tables for rear seat occupants,
foot rests, a built-in wood cabinet for cocktail requisites or
other vanity items, a World Radio, etc. The tool kit is nearly
complete and is under the passenger side glove box and the Owners
Manual is in the glove box. The antenna comes with the car but is
not mounted since it doesn't retract and would be difficult to
clear a normal garage door. The engine runs perfectly. On December
4th, 2020, we operated it for about 30-35 minutes. The oil pressure
was excellent. After 30 minutes, the oil pressure reading was 22-24
pounds at idle and 34 pounds at 50 mph. The operating temperature
ranged from 70 to 80 degrees C with an ambient temperature of about
72 degrees F. All the instruments, including the low fuel light
warning, work great. Ask us how we know about the low fuel warning!
The turn signals and semaphores all work as they should. Overall,
Zelda is a delight to drive in every respect. She handles well and
effortlessly keeps up with modern traffic. And the power assisted
brakes work beautifully. HISTORY OF WOF17 Zelda was purchased new
by Mr. D. King who was by then running the publicly traded
automotive and industrial equipment manufacturer George W. King
Ltd. In Stratford, London. On July 29th, 1966, Mr. PB Williamson of
Wimbledon, London purchased the Rolls from Frank Dale & Sons,
trading in his 1939 Rolls-Royce. A copy of this sales invoice is
included with the motorcar. By the 1980s the Rolls had been
imported to Southern California. The professional golfer, Gene
Littler, enjoyed the Rolls in his collection of about 20 collector
cars located in the San Diego area. He had 29 PGA Tour Tournament
wins, eight PGA Championship wins and was inducted into the World
Golf Hall of Fame in 1990. Mr. Littler just passed away in February
2019. By 1984, Mr. Littler traded the Silver Wraith into the
Rolls-Royce dealership in order to acquire a Rolls-Royce Tiger Hunt
motorcar. San Diego Ltd, the authorized San Diego area Rolls-Royce
dealership, then offered WOF17 for sale, having accumulated about
52,000 miles. It is quite rare for Rolls-Royce dealerships to sell
what was at that time a 33 year old motorcar. The Rolls was a
beautiful example that had received a thorough restoration. Mr. TJ
Moore also from the San Diego area purchased the Rolls for $52,000,
which in 1984 was a handsome sum of money. He has enjoyed and
maintained the Rolls ever since. Nearly all of the servicing since
Mr. Moore acquired the Rolls has been performed by Symbolic Motor
Cars. The odometer presently reads 57,185. The Rolls is residing
with its longtime owner in Southern California. Please call or text
Harry Clark at 1.602.245.7200 or email us at
[email protected]. We are pleased to help arrange
transport worldwide.