Detail Info for: Rolls-Royce Collectible 1979 Classic Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith ll - No Reserve

Transaction Info
Sold On:
05/31/2011
Price:
$ 15650.00
Condition:
Mileage:
53540
Location:
Los Angeles, CA, 90048
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1979 Rolls-Royce
Submodel Body Type:
Collectible Sedan
Engine:
8 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
LRK38767
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
THIS COLLECTIBLE ROLLS WAS PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY THE BRITISH EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON, DC FOR PRINCE CHARLES AND THE ROYAL FAMILY USE WHILE IN THE U.S. THE LOG BOOK SHOWS ALL THE VIP'S THAT RODE IN THE CAR INCLUDING THE PRINCE OF WALES. THE CAR IS LISTED AS A 1979 BUT IT WAS NOT PUT IN SERVICE UNTIL 1982. THE CAR WAS AND CONTINUE TO BE GARAGE KEPT FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS. LOTS OF DOCUMENTED VALUABLE HISTORY BEHIND THIS ROLLS AS SHOWN IN THE RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS INCLUDED WITH THE SALE. I AM INFORMED THAT ABOUT THREE YEARS WERE INITIALLY REQUIRED TO MAKE THIS CAR A FULLY ARMORED CAR AGAINST BOMBS AND SMALL ARMS AT A COST OF $200,000. ALL WINDOWS ARE GAS TIGHT PROOF. CONCEALED SPEAKERS ARE LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR IN ORDER TO COMMUNICATE WITH OTHERS WITHOUT OPENING A DOOR. THE CAR COMES WITH A LOG BOOK LOGGING EVERY MOVE OF THE CAR AND EVERY REPAIR EVER DONE, AS WELL AS ALL THE LOGGED BRITISH "BRASS" THAT COME TO THE STATES AND WERE CHAUFFEURED AROUND. THE MOST FAMOUS LOGGED NAME AS A PASSENGER CHAUFFEURED WAS PRINCE CHARLES AND ALSO LADY DI !!! WHO, REGRETTABLY, ARE NO LONGER WITH US. QUITE A HISTORY WITH THIS CAR.. OBVIOUSLY WITH SUCH HIGH END CLIENTELES THE CAR HAD TO BE SAFE AGAINST ANY ADVERSE SCENARIO. THIS IS TRULY A VALUABLE PIECE OF HISTORY OFFERED HERE FOR SALE. THE CAR,HOWEVER, IS A 31 YEARS OLD CAR, AND MAY HAVE SOME IMPERFECTION, PARTICULARLY SINCE ITS BEEN GARAGE KEPT FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS, AND IS BEING SOLD WITH NO RESERVE IN ITS PRESENT "AS IS" CONDITION AND NO WARRANTY. FOR THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN BIDDING ON THIS CAR, THEY ARE WELCOME AND IN FACT ENCOURAGED TO VIEW AND INSPECT THE CAR BEFORE BIDDING, TO INSURE THAT THE CAR IS SUITABLE FOR THEIR INTENDED USE. THE CAR IS READY FOR RESTORATION TO ITS ORIGINAL CONDITION. BIDING ON THIS CAR IS UNDERSTOOD TO BE ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATED TERMS. BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ARRANGING AND PAYING FOR THE SHIPPING COST OF THE CAR. HIGH BIDDER TO PAY A DEPOSIT OF $2,000.00 TO PAYPAL WITHIN 24 HOURS FROM CLOSE OF AUCTION, AND MUST PAY BALANCE WITHIN 2 DAYS OF AUCTION CLOSE, BY MEANS OF CASH IN HANDS, BANK TO BANK WIRE TRANSFER, CASHIER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER. THE RELEASE OF THE CAR IS SUBJECT TO THE RECEIPT OF ALL FUNDS AND THE VERIFICATION OF CLEARING THE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER. THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK. On May-29-11 at 15:50:47 PDT, seller added the following information: THIS LOW MILEAGE ROLLS WAS PURCHASED FOR $26,000 IN 2007AND IS CURRENTLY BEING SOLD WITH NO RESERVE. GREAT VALUE... PLEASE CHECK PRICES OF SIMILAR CARS, WHICH DON'T HAVE THE HISTORY OF BEING USED BY THE BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY, AND NOT BEING AN ARMORED CAR AS THIS ROLLS IS.