Vehicle Description
1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 4-dr Sedan Chassis Number: LRK38273
Decoded: L=Long wheelbase; R=Rolls-Royce; K=1979 year model;
38273=Unit number Engine: 6750 cc OHV V8 4-barrel Carburetor/220
bhp (estimated) 4-Speed Automatic Transmission Power Assisted Four
Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes Odometer: 79,400 mi. • Excellence in
Design • Proven mechanics • Carburetor model The Model -Continuing
on the very successful platform launched with the Silver Shadow,
the Silver Wraith was marketed to those looking for just a bit more
luxury than the earlier model offered. The original Wraith from
Rolls-Royce had been produced in the immediate post-war years from
1946 to 1958. While the "Shadow" was still performing quite well,
to build excitement the long-wheel base version of the Shadow was
renamed the Silver Wraith II and introduced in 1976. With the
Silver Shadow setting production records for Rolls-Royce, the
Wraith would only add to those numbers as customers quickly stepped
up for the mini-stretch, just four inches from 119.5" to 123.5",
which was applied to the back-seat passengers. Today these Silver
Wraiths are sought after and appreciated for their superb ride,
luxurious appointments and motoring elegance. The Car - During its
lifetime, the Silver Shadow enjoyed a number of improvements with
the apex arriving with the Series II for 1977, and all of these
advancements were applied to the Silver Wraith. Improved electrics,
rack and pinion steering, and dozens of little touches such as
push-button headlight washers made these cars the cutting edge in
luxury motoring. Finished in factory Silver Sand over Walnut, the
original paint is showing a bit of aging, but it also shows a
rather straight body that has never been molested. The interior
finished in the standard tan leather that set these cars apart from
everyday motoring, retains much of its suppleness and is quite
ready to go for a ride. Occupants of this Silver Wraith are treated
to beautifully finished Bird's Eye Maple veneer on the dashboard
and interior garnish moldings. All of the original gauges have been
retained and it is believed that the current odometer reading is
from the new. Never was so much elegant motoring offered for such
as reasonable price when the cars were new, and now many years
later, they can still be a luxury ride for the new owner.
All-Season Tires, Am/Fm Radio, Automatic Transmission, California
Emissions System, Center Console Storage, Dome Lamp, Full-Size
Spare Tire, Leather Seats, Luxury Package, Moonroof, Power Mirrors,
Power Seats, Power Steering, Power Sunroof, Power Windows, Premium
Leather, Spare Tire, Tech Package
