1949 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith

History

Despite being one of the most popular ultra-luxury cars of all time, a limited number of Silver Wraiths were manufactured between 1946 and 1959. Finding one that’s for sale can be a challenge. However, because of its popularity, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding a Silver Wraith that is in excellent condition. It was, after all, an automobile that was favored by various heads of state around the world.

History:

WCB69 engine W197B, off test in August 1948.
H. J. Mulliner touring limousine in blue with opera roof light (body 4958, December 1948).
Delivered via Kellow-Falkiner to John Carter, Werribee, Vic.
Registered VIC-221 on April 13, 1949 (still owned by Carter in 1961).
Later owned by Malvin D. Cooper, Vic. Registered in the 1970s-82 as VIC= LEH-741 in June 1972.
Peter W. Shellard, Vic., registered in 1982 as VIC = RR-613.
In the 1990s, it went to Japan.
Upon the passing of Peter Shellard, Always Classic Cars acquired it in 2005. It is one of the first vehicles classified as a Limousine.

Details:

Make: Rolls Royce
Year: 1949 (Registered in 1948)
Nickname: Shelly
Engine: 4.3-liter engine
Horsepower: 135
Transmission: Four-speed manual

This full-size luxury car has four doors and is known as a 1949 model despite being registered in 1948. The Silver Wraith features a 4.3-liter engine generating 135 horsepower and a four-speed manual transmission. This model marked the fourth edition, and while there weren’t many noticeable changes between 1948 and 1949 models, Rolls-Royce established a strong foothold in the market with this automobile.