1951 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith HJ Mulliner & Co Sedanca de Ville - Single ownership since 2002

17th Jun, 2026 12:00 Kelham Hall | Newark, Nottinghamshire https://www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/l... In current long term ownership since 2002 Benefiting from an engine overhaul in c.2010 Self-evidently restored to a high standard and presenting well today Fitted with the original engine (W59E) and body, to Design Number 7120 Offered with a history file, Silver Wraith owner's manual, advisory free MOT and V5C document Produced between 1946 and 1959, the Silver Wraith was the last Rolls-Royce to be delivered in chassis form alone, of which a total of 1883 were produced – 1,244 with 117in wheelbase and 639 with 133in wheelbase that was standard from 1953. Many were purchased for official duties and featured formal limousine-style coachwork, with a large number serving as state cars for the Dutch, Danish and Greek royal households and the Irish and Brazilian presidencies. The capacity of the straight-six engine rose from an initial 4257cc to 4566cc in 1951 and was further increased to 4887cc during 1954. Early examples were only available with four-speed manual transmissions, but from 1952 there was the option of a General Motors automatic. The model has frequently starred on the silver screen, making appearances in ‘Witness for the Prosecution', ‘The Return of the Pink Panther', ‘Arthur', ‘Batman' and ‘Batman Returns', to name but a few of its many movie credits. Chassis No WME 26, bodied to design number 7120, was delivered new to Major General Sir John Marriott in April 1951. Understood to be one of thirteen Silver Wraith's bodied to this style, HSU 472 is in fine overall condition with straight body panels, paint in very good order and glimmering brightwork. Having been in current long term ownership since 2002 the car benefits from an engine overhaul in c.2010 which included new camshafts, valves, pistons and crankshaft (mileage 38,230). Furthermore, the brakes were overhauled in 2017. Now showing c.39,000 miles covered and self-evidently restored to a high standard, it presents well, retaining its original engine (W59E) and body. A fantastic opportunity to acquire a Sedanca de Ville Rolls Royce at a tempting estimate. Offered with history file, rear seat decanter set, Silver Wraith owner's manual, advisory free MOT and current V5C. Invoices from 'David Keeling Veteran And Vintage Vehicle Restoration Specialist' 2010 - Unbolt exhaust manifolds and down pipe, clean off faces and check for being true. Temporary bolt down pipe and check for gasket fit. Draw file flange and measure gap, make spacers as required. Refit manifolds with new gaskets and bolt up down pipe. Clean and oil semaphore arms, pump one-shot pedal and check for oiling. Supply and fit 2 x new rubber exhaust mountings, heat tail pipe and bend to suit. Drain engine oil, supply and fit new oil filter and refill engine with new oil. Supply and fit new points, remove plugs, clean and regap. Oil all door hinges, strip down both lower trunion assemblies and wash off all parts. Supply new trunions and cups, temporary fit to car and check for end-float. Make and fit cup spacers to give correct end-float as required. Reassemble lower trunions with new drip plugs. Pump one-shot pedal and check for lubrication. Remove front brake hoses and fit replacement hoses. Remove front brake shoes, push out wheel cylinder pistons and hone bores. Supply and fit new seals, refit shoes and adjust linkages. Adjust rear brakes, bleed font brakes and top up master cylinder. Grease prop shaft and rear spring shackles - road test car. 2017 - Remove all wheels, drums and brake shoes. Strip down rear shoe expanders, wash off and repack with grease. Refit shoes and drums and adjust rear brakes. Remove front wheel cylinder pistons and seals, hone out cylinder bores, clean seals and pistons, lubricate with rubber grease and reassemble. Refit shoes and drums and adjust front brakes. Unbolt master cylinder and remove from car. Strip down, wash off all parts and hone out bore. Shot blast cylinder case and repaint. Strip down fulcrum pushrod assembly and press out seized pivot tube. Also press out seized tube in lower fulcrum bracket. Shot blast all parts, repaint and reassemble pushrod assembly. Supply and fit new seal kit to master cylinder and rebuild. For more information, please contact: Oliver Fernyhough-Martin [email protected] 07483 361000