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Rolls-Royce Wraith Gurney Nutting Sedanca Coupe

1938 · Manual · Black And Red

£265,000

Listed today at Vintage & Prestige, Northampton. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1938
Registration: FLH 5
Gearbox: Manual
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Coupe
Colour: Black And Red
Generation: Pre-war Wraith (1938–1939)

About this car

This is a 1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith carrying a sedanca coupe body by Gurney Nutting, one of the better-known coachbuilders of the period. The Wraith was the last of the pre-war Rolls-Royce chassis, and a coachbuilt closed-cabin car with an opening roof over the front seats is a handsome expression of it.

The car was restored by marque specialist Ted Overton. The dealer describes the paint and leather as exceptionally good and says it drives like a new car. The roof opens after two front catches are released and stows in a recess behind the cabin. A full tool kit sits on a fold-out tray in the boot.

It is UK-registered as FLH5, with chassis number WRB2. No mileage or ownership history is given on the page.

Written by Vertar from Vintage & Prestige’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Rolls-Royce chassis spec (4,257cc OHV straight-six). The factory gave power only as "adequate", and weight and performance depended on the coachwork, so those figures are null.).

Engine: 4,257 cc, 6 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated