1954 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith Thoughts/Help

Helping a friend sell another car from his collection (at one time he had a Ghibli SS, Espada, Ghia 1500GT and a really pretty Bridges Point 24) but, he's thinning the herd once again.

I am trying to help him figure out some fair pricing, or marketability even for his 1954 Rolls Royce James Young bodied Limo.

It is a very original car, with excellent patina, and the majority of her body holds original paint. Original engine, gearbox, interior and more (though he says she currently has hardened valve seats). Original crystal, woodwork, brightwork etc.

What do you think is best for marketing her? She's a driver currently, not a show queen, but I think someone would become quite fond of the mystique a vintage Rolls holds.

I'll include a few photos, and please feel free to chime in, I'm predominantly better with Italian/British sports cars, not larger Tourers like this.

Thanks!
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A FYI, and my bad, I said 1954, when in fact George scolded me, it is a 1955!

Chassis #ELW46

Excellent, thank you.

Thank you, I'll advise and see what we can come up with.

 

Excellent information and very appreciated. I will do my dillogence for George and start figuring things out. Still waiting for him to snap me all the photos too.

 

I will look into them too.

When we come up with a price, I suspect it'll probably be surprisingly "low" (for the current market).

 

Ok, I have all of the photos and provenance in hand from George the owner, and will prepare a proper listing this weekend for the Silver Wraith. So she'll be "officially" up for sale! He really hopes to find a good home for her!

Best

Ken

 

Funny you say that, George would dress up in a tux and chauffeur cap and drive for weddings as a fun Saturday or Sunday "job" (he's long past retired you know?).

Anyway, the Rolls is in Selma, AL tucked in at his garage. He was not happy with the way the gearbox was shifting last week, so it will have its Borgward serviced before sale.

 

An update gents.

In light of the paint job on the horizon for George's Rolls, the car is still available.

She now comes with a freshly rebuilt gearbox too, a two month process, and carefully done.

The engine and gearbox are both running strong. But the paint is weak, following the PPI, the conclusion that paint is needed was the large "damning" Mark. Besides that, most would call her an ol' nail of a driver. Patina and charm.

Thanks!

 

Finally got around to putting it online for George

https://www.ebay.com/itm/381833770959

 

Ahhhhhh lol, whoops. Thanks for the heads up (I must've posted that 308 link in the 308 section and not re-copied...) my bad.

Here she is: https://www.ebay.com/itm/122209896794