Rolls Royce Wraith Touring Limousine for saleOne of the most fascinating aspects of early Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars is the great variation found within the same model. Many people today do not realise that during this era, many manufacturers produced only the chassis and engine. It was then up to the customer to choose the coachbuilder and body style they desired. In the United Kingdom alone, there were around 300 coachbuilders in operation at the time. Some of the most famous included: Park Ward Mulliner Hooper & Company Barker James Young Thrupp & Maberly Mulliner was especially celebrated during the 1930s for its refined, handcrafted bodies, created for the finest Rolls-Royce and Bentley chassis. The Rolls-Royce Wraith we are presenting for sale here today is a limousine featuring “razor-edge” Touring Limousine coachwork. Apparently, only five examples of this body style were ever produced.Exterior: The Rolls Royce Wraith Touring Limousine features a beautiful color combination, with a dark brown middle section that shifts to a more reddish tone in sunlight. Although it is an older restoration, the car remains in very good condition, showing only minor signs of use over the years. All chrome details are in excellent shape, and the large headlights are particularly striking. In my opinion, this is one of the most elegant and visually light saloon limousines of its era. The spare wheel standing in the front fender also has an aluminum cover in the same color as the car. And of course, we have the beautiful “Eleanore,” or the kneeling lady, on top of the radiator. It must be one of the most iconic mascots of all time. The Wraith has both the original arrows popping out on the B pillar and also a set of normal trafficators if somebody should not understand the Rolls is turning. Interior: The beige leather is in excellent condition, both front and back. I’m sure the first owner spent most of their time in the rear seat, and it shows — the sofa is extra soft and very comfortable. There’s a mechanical divider screen for when you no longer feel like talking to the driver. The wood panels in the back are extraordinary, featuring a beautiful clock in the center. Below sits a small cabinet that holds four glasses, and of course, you also have the foldable picnic tables.Driving the 1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith is a relaxing experience once you get the hang of it. The engine is a whisper, with plenty of torque, letting you glide through a roundabout in third or even fourth gear. All instruments are fully functional and look great. The wool headliner is spotless, and the Wilton carpets complete the elegant interior.Engine and Mechanics: The Rolls-Royce Wraith uses a straight-six 4.3L engine producing 126 silky-smooth horsepower. It’s really the torque that makes the car surprisingly easy to drive despite its size. The gearbox shifts smoothly and precisely, and the brakes are impressively strong for a car of this era. The Wraith is equipped with a central lubrication system that functions well, and it has recently been fitted with new leather leaf spring gaiters. The radiator shutters also open and close as they should as the engine warms up.History: This 1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith Touring Limousine was sold new by The Car Mart in the U.K. and was later exported to the United States. The car returned to Sweden in 1996 and has had two careful owners since. It is offered today with its original tools, Swedish registration documents, and full delivery notes from Rolls-Royce. If you have a classic Rolls Royce or Bentley that you would like to sell please let us know here.