For Sale: 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith in Katwijk, Netherlands

Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Hooper LWB, 1954. Three owners, 10,999 km, service books from new.

Picture green rolling hills, a gravel drive, and a stately country house rising through the morning mist. This is the world into which a Rolls-Royce was born. For over a century the name has stood for unrivalled luxury, engineering perfection and an almost regal driving experience. Founded in 1906 by Charles Rolls and Henry Royce, the marque became the very benchmark of understated elegance and craftsmanship. Rolls-Royce grew into the favoured conveyance of world leaders, aristocracy and celebrities: a tradition that lives on to this day.

Amid this rich history, the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith was introduced in 1946. It was the first model Rolls-Royce built after the Second World War, and instantly the flagship of the marque. The Wraith was conceived as a platform on which only the most prestigious coachbuilders were permitted to create their masterpieces. Think of names such as Park Ward, Mulliner and, of course, Hooper, the builder renowned for absolute refinement, exceptional proportions and timeless class.

The example offered here is no ordinary Silver Wraith. This is a Silver Wraith Hooper LWB (Long Wheel Base), one of the most sought-after and exclusive versions ever built. A mere 17 examples left the ateliers of coachbuilder Hooper, celebrated for luxurious, hand-crafted creations with an aristocratic air.

The story continues on our website, where the full file is kept as well. 92 photographs including the underside. The service history, scanned in full. The Carfax report. Paint thickness measured panel by panel. The original factory brochure to page through. A timeline from 28 February 1954 to today, with every owner and the mileage year by year in a single graph.

Every car here follows the same route: first pre-market, then the showroom, and finally the live auction on our own site. What changes is the way you buy, not the location - once a car has arrived, it stays with us in Katwijk. This one is in the showroom and you are welcome to come and see it, no appointment needed. You buy it here at a fixed price: no bidding, no waiting. Our showroom in Katwijk, 30 km from Amsterdam Schiphol, is open Mon-Fri 9-18 and Sat 10-17. Call ahead and it will be standing ready, with someone free for you.

Within the EU no customs duty arises on this purchase. Registration tax and registration costs in your own country are not included. We supply the export documents and assist with the registration. The price shown is the full price for collection in Katwijk. We arrange insured door-to-door transport worldwide, cost quoted per destination beforehand.

Prefer a different colour or specification than this example? Tell us what you are looking for - another Rolls-Royce we can often find through our network of marque specialists and collectors, outside the listings.

Our showroom measures 6,000 m�, with over 150 cars under one roof. HooG Selections, Katwijk, the Netherlands. Call or WhatsApp: +31 85 043 05 86.