Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II (1978)
for sale
Price: US $25,900.00
Price: US $25,900.00
I am selling my cherished 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II. I have cared for and enjoyed this car
for 12 years, but with changes in life circumstances, it is time for someone
else to become the caretaker of this magnificently fine automobile. It breaks my heart part with it, so I want it
to go to someone who will love it as much as I have.
The Silver Wraith II is a special long wheelbase model that was
built on the Silver Shadow platform. Silver
Shadow bodies were shipped by rail from the factory in Crewe to the Mulliner
Park Ward factory in London where they were lengthened by four inches and then
shipped back to the Rolls-Royce factory for completion. The SWII is much less commonly encountered than
the Silver Shadow, with just 2, 135 examples having been built (in comparison 29, 029
Silver Shadows were built). Few Silver
Wraiths remain on the road, as many owners have failed to properly maintain
them, or the cars have simply been dismantled for parts.
This is a lovely example in outstanding mechanical
condition, which has placed at two national meets, earning third and later
second place on national show fields. An
interesting ownership history is available. This fine automobile is garaged and
driven regularly to maintain its excellent running order. I have meticulously maintained this
Rolls-Royce during the entire time I have had the privilege to care for it, and
it should provide the next owner with excellent service for many years to come. Only highly knowledgeable and skilled
Rolls-Royce mechanics have been allowed to apply their wrenches to this
car. I have spent, at minimum, $30, 093.57
on repairs, upgrades and regular maintenance. A few of the major items include the hydraulic system, brakes, radiator, exhaust, all hoses, front suspension rebuild, gearbox actuator, and the list
goes on and on.
Also included in this sale are the original manuals, original Rolls-Royce replacement leather seats and the original complete tool kit (even the bulbs are included).
This is a beautiful automobile in outstanding mechanical condition. According to one nationally recognized RR
mechanic, it is better than 95% of Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow/Wraith II's on the road
today.
Whoever acquires this automobile will find it an immense joy to drive. It gets a lot of attention, so it is not a car for someone who prefers to blend into the background.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
me.
Thank you very much and have a nice day.
update: 2015-09-02
Condition: | Used | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | LRG33023 |
Year: | 1978 | Number of Cylinders: | 8 |
Make: | Rolls-Royce | Transmission: | Automatic |
Model: | Silver Wraith II | Body Type: | Long wheel base 4 door saloon (sedan) |
Engine: | 6.75 liter v-8 | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Drive Type: | RWD | Options: | Leather Seats |
Mileage: | 126202 | Power Options: | Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats |
Exterior Color: | Silver sand and brown | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
Interior Color: | brown |