Vehicle Description
Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver
Wraith with coachwork by Freestone & Webb. This coachbuilt
Rolls-Royce has been in the same family since the late 1950s, when
it was purchased by the present owner's grandfather from Jack
Barclay in London for use during his frequent visits to England.
This car remained in the UK for a few years before being imported
to the US in the 1960s. The present owner's father inherited the
car in the 1980s, and then he took over the stewardship himself of
this family heirloom around 10 years ago.
Finished in two-tone black and dark green, the car appears nearly
all black in photos and in person - but under direct sunlight, the
subtle contrast between the colors is quite handsome. Always
garaged, never wrecked or rusty. This example presents overall to a
good driver standard inside and out with light patina but no
significant deterioration to note. Wood and steel structural
components are solid with no rot.
The Interior, finished in pale green leather, shows consistent
patina throughout and feels lived in, but not neglected or abused.
Likewise the wood, carpets and headliner show gentle patina but are
entirely presentable. The rear seat is a comfortable place to spend
time, thanks to folding tray tables and pop-up jump seats suitable
for small children. This is a short wheelbase divider car, although
the power-operated divider window between the front and rear seats
is inop.
Under the bonnet is a Rolls-Royce 4.6 litre inline six cylinder
engine mated to a four-speed manual gearbox. Recent maintenance
includes an oil service, tune-up, fuel pump, fuel sending unit,
rebuilt carburetor, new generator and voltage regular, plus a
cooling system overhaul with re-cored radiator, new thermostat and
hoses. This example starts easily and runs and drives well (indeed,
it still glides silently and smoothly across both highways and city
streets). Spare, tools and owner's books are included with the
sale.
For more information about this 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith for
sale at Motorcar Studio in Atlanta, please call 404-692-5250.