1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith SALOON PETROL Automatic

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This Lot will be sold at auction at Mercedes-Benz World; on Saturday 28th November.\n\nRecent maintenance expenditure costing £12,991\nFeatured in Jilly Cooper’s televised drama Rivals\n\nWhen the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was released to the public in October 1965, the development departments were showing the result of work carried out over a period of some ten years. The new series was characterised by surprisingly modern features and with their development, Rolls-Royce broke new ground and away from many sacred design principles. The Silver Shadow Long Wheelbase was renamed the Silver Wraith in 1976, and a total of 2,135 examples were manufactured. In addition to the additional legroom, the Silver Wraith was identifiable by a smaller rear window, Everflex roof and different wheel covers.\n\nThis exceptional Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II has been used sparingly yet maintained to the highest standards since its purchase from a recognised brand specialist in 2010. Although it has covered only a few thousand miles over the last sixteen years, it has benefited from an extraordinary and continuous financial investment exceeding £28,000 with the renowned marque experts, Royce Engineering. This extensive care follows an earlier major service by the same specialist totalling £11,190. Most recently, less than 200 miles ago, a comprehensive invoice of £12,991 was settled, covering an 'A' service, new silencers, fresh manifold gaskets, a replacement radiator, two new tyres, a carburettor overhaul and a steering rack repair, with all work meticulously itemised in the history file.\n\nFinished in Caribbean Blue with a contrasting dark blue Everflex roof, the exterior is perfectly complemented by a dark blue leather interior. Showing an odometer reading of just 65,250 miles, the car remains in very good condition throughout, displaying a beautifully preserved, age-commensurate patina that enhances its character as a highly usable classic. Widely celebrated for offering the ultimate ‘wafting’ driving experience, low-mileage examples of this calibre backed by such substantial historical maintenance are becoming increasingly difficult to source. Presenting immense road presence and timeless sophistication for the price of a modern entry-level hatchback, this rare find also boasts a touch of star quality, having recently featured as a scene-stealing screen car in an episode of Jilly Cooper’s televised drama Rivals. Consigned by James Good

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