The 1946 Silver Wraith debuted as the first car manufactured by Rolls-Royce after World War II. For austerity reasons, the car was built smaller than the 1939 Wraith, but it still maintained the same standard of luxury that was afforded to all Rolls-Royce automobiles. The 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is a four-door saloon car with a 4.3-liter inline-six engine. It has a four-speed manual transmission and can reach nearly 90 miles-per-hour, making it faster than its predecessor. Equipped with a 130-hoursepower engine, this car was also one of the most powerful automobiles on the road at the time. Rolls-Royce found a way to walk the line between tradition and originality when creating this model. It maintains most of the luxury features that set a Rolls-Royce apart from the rest, and is the first model to be equipped with hydraulic brakes.
Looking to purchase a classic Rolls Royce?
Just as with any classic car, its important that you carefully inspect your 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith before making a purchase. If you buy one that is in poor shape, understand that it will be expensive and time-consuming to restore. Many of the body parts to this car are no longer manufactured, which means that you could be forced to rebuild a damaged exterior with third-party parts, and that can decrease the car’s value. With that said, the 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith captures a unique piece of history of British automobiles, in addition to the world as a whole. You will own a car that represented change and rebuilding. It is the first post-war automobile from a company that pushed forward and continued to define itself, despite the economic problems that came from the Second World War. If youre looking for this car, or any other classic cars, contact the experienced professionals at the Beverly Hills Car Club. They are friendly and knowledgeable, and can help you find a Silver Wraith that is in excellent condition.