- Displayed and purchased new from the Geneva Motor Show in 1977
- Comprehensive history file, including; invoices totalling £80,000 and an incredible service history
- 15 stamps from Geneva’s main Rolls-Royce dealer
Debuted in 1977, Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II was a result of a variety of improvements to the Rolls-Royce models of the existing Silver Shadow range: most notably rack and pinion steering; modifications to the front suspension improved handling markedly. Externally, the bumpers were changed from chrome to alloy and rubber starting with the late 1976 Silver Shadows. These new energy absorbing bumpers had been used in the United States since 1974, as a response to tightening safety standards there. Initially, the long-wheelbase model did not have a separate name, but in 1976, with the introduction of the Silver Shadow II, the longer car was dubbed the Silver Wraith II.
Our car, chassis LRX 30238, was displayed to the public in 1977 at the iconic Geneva Motor Show.
Owned from new by Sheikh Youssef El-Khereiji from Ditco S.A., it is offered with a comprehensive Rolls-Royce service history as well as a detailed dossier produced during her re-commissioning. This comprehensive history file includes; Rolls-Royce build sheets, original hand books, service book with 15 stamps from Geneva’s main Rolls-Royce dealer and documented works. These most recent works were carried out by Hilton & Moss and include a full re-paint, wooden trim refurbishment, brightwork renovated, new rubber seals, new water pump and reconditioned radiator.
Finished in the truly beautiful iconic 70’s combination of Honey Gold with supple Dark Brown leather interior in fabulous condition. Also of note is the very rare option of small back window. Our car has wonderful bright Chrome-work and a stunning Gold-plated Spirt of Ecstasy adorns the hood.
The combination of her distinguished history, single ownership and low production (only 2135 ever produced) make our Silver Wraith II a very desirable opportunity for a discerning collector/user/driver.
Production number. 2135
First registered in Geneva 19.04.77
Colour: Honey Gold, 9510398
Gold-plated Spirit of Ecstasy fitted
Interior trim: Dark Brown Leather, VM 890
Provenance:
Purchased at the Geneva Motor Show 1977 from Andre Chevalley S.A. Garage de L’Athenee who are still the RR dealers today in Geneva
The first owner: Sheik Youseff El Khereiji of Ditco SA, based in Geneva
150-page RR Build History file confirming it is the 1977 Geneva Motor Show Car
Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II Service History:
All the original Hand Books and service book and the Swiss MOT card showing the km’s- 15 Stamps in the book all from Andre Chevalley from 1978 Until 2000
Only the first service 20/06/77 was carried out by New York Automobiles in Cannes
The latest ‘B’ Service carried out by RR PARK ROYAL in 2014
A lot of work carried out by Andre Chevalley
There is gap in service history from 2000 until 2014 the owner passed away in 2002 and the family kept all his cars in storage until 2012 when they decided to sell them
Large restoration folder with £80,000+ of invoices detailing the work carried out
The work carried out recently (mostly by Hilton & Moss Essex, totalling approx. £65k, with all supportive invoices):
Full bare metal repaint
Wood trim refurbished
Brightwork renovated (re-chromed or polished)
New rubber seals fitted throughout – Leather trim revived
New water pump fitted
Radiator Reconditioned
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