PRICE REDUCED by $10,000!! This 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Hooper Teviot III Touring Limousine is considered the best looking
and one of the most desired bodies on the Silver Wraith chassis.
WVH89 has benefitted from a no-expense spared restoration from
2001-2004 that is documented with a huge file of receipts totaling
in excess of $125,000 (and this is not a comprehensive file, were
sure) plus an additional $40,000 of detailed restoration, service
and maintenance performed by its present owner. This Silver Wraith
would be competitive in most all concours events but would be
sublime to enjoy through wine country or just to and from a
wonderful dinner. This was a restoration performed with the top
experts in the world and was part of a collection of 50
Rolls-Royces, with few miles added since. This Rolls was ordered
new by JL Wild, Esq of JB Edwards & Co, Ltd in Surrey, England. The
chassis was completed by January 1, 1953 (originally built as a LHD
chassis and then changed at the factory to RHD), and was delivered
to Hooper & Co, Ltd on October 12, 1954. Mr. Wild received the
Rolls on November 16, 1954, and enjoyed it until December 10, 1962,
when it was acquired by The Caterham Motor Co, Ltd in Surrey. Then
on May 7, 1965, the Rolls was shipped to its new owner Mr. Hugh
Leighton in Ardseley, New York. The livery is completed in Tudor
Gray that is done in a more modern Phantom Gray (Paint Code PPG
01E3). The paint is beautiful and perfect save for a few light
scratches from being stored for many years in the collection. The
chrome is absolutely breathtaking as well as the stainless steel,
all being finished by Pauls Chrome. Look closely at the grill
surround, beautifully polished and brilliant! It is very rare that
we see such gorgeous chrome and stainless. It is also complimented
by the proper R100 headlights, FT 67 center spotlight and SFT 576
fog lights. It also features the Heavy Duty Wilmot Breeden bumpers,
which give it a more modern look. The exterior is in overall
gorgeous condition. The interior is a gorgeous light beige leather
and is actual Connolly leather and is nearly perfect in every way.
The leather is soft and supple and shows no sign of wear. The
matching beige Wilton wool carpeting is also excellent. There is a
Beige mouton sheepskin overlay on top of the rear carpeting that is
beautiful. The headliner has been refinished in a gorgeous
complementary beige silk brocade and is absolutely stunning and
elegant. The leather was supplied by the Rolls-Royce supplier, the
darker burl wood veneers were refinished by Madera Concepts and all
the new bits were supplied by Albers Rolls-Royce, now Bentley of
Zionsville. Nothing was skimped. Still installed is the original
radio. The liquor cabinet in the rear passenger compartment has a
correct crystal bottle and the picnic tables and footrests complete
the overall sense of pure elegance. The fuel gauge and clock are
not presently functioning. The engine compartment is finished at a
concours level. Again, a significant number of NOS parts were
acquired for its restoration, and it shows. The engine and the
entire engine compartment would compete well in any concours
competition. The venerable 4.5 liter six-cylinder engine performs
very well, mated to the modified GM Hydramatic four-speed automatic
transmission. The servo-assisted power brakes are also all
comprised of new parts and work beautifully. This car performs very
well. Even in our 110 degree F weather this Silver Wraith was
faithful and repeatedly drove well. The oil pressure is acceptable
but topping out above 23 pounds and dropping to just below 10
pounds under idle. The chassis is beautifully restored and is ready
for concours competition. Again, it is obvious that the restoration
was setting out to be the very best. And that it is. This Silver
Wraith includes most all of the large tools and oil fittings, jack,
torch (flashlight), owner's manual, etc. But it does not have its
tool tray nor the small tools. We have this Silver Wraith priced to
sell. The Hagerty Value for a 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith in No.
1 Condition is $188,000 and in No. 2 Condition is $108,000. For
more details and information, please text, call or email Harry
Clark at 1.602.245.7200 or
[email protected] . The Rolls
is in our Phoenix showroom. We are pleased to offer FaceTime or
WhatsApp live video inspections and we help coordinate shipping
worldwide. We also have financing partners if you are interested in
financing.
