1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith H.J. Mulliner Limousine
- Engine
- 4.9L F-head inline-six, ~178 hp
- Colour
- Tudor Grey with Shell Grey insert
Chassis LGLW23 is a 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith with H.J. Mulliner Limousine coachwork, notable as the final Silver Wraith delivered to a customer — arriving in Miami in June 1960 after the Cuban Revolution delayed completion. Commissioned by Enrique Godoy of Havana with an exceptional specification including factory air conditioning, power steering, automatic transmission, P100 headlamps, and a factory roof rack, it represents the most fully equipped variant of the model. Documented in Lawrence Dalton's post-war Rolls-Royce reference work, the car has since been comprehensively restored and is offered with original build records.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$160,000 – US$190,000
- 1960-06-01 →Factory deliveryEnrique Godoyfull documentation
Havana-based Cuban national who originally commissioned the car with extensive custom specifications; delivery was delayed by the Cuban Revolution and ultimately completed in Miami rather than Cuba, making this the final Silver Wraith delivered to a customer.
- 1977 → 1978Acquisition unknownDonald and Robert Lehmerpartial documentation
Residents of Chula Vista, California; recorded in Rolls-Royce Foundation documentation.
- 1978 → 1986Acquisition unknownAvelina Matamorospartial documentation
Based in La Mesa, California; ownership recorded by the Rolls-Royce Foundation.
- 1986 →Acquisition unknownKirk L. Haniganpartial documentation
Also resident in La Mesa, California; recorded by the Rolls-Royce Foundation as a subsequent custodian.
- Date unknownPrivate saleCalifornia-based post-war Rolls-Royce enthusiastpartial documentation
Current consignor; commissioned a thorough restoration including bare-metal repaint, full interior and woodwork renewal, and a comprehensive mechanical overhaul by a noted American Rolls-Royce specialist.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Full bare-metal body repaint carried out in Tudor Grey with a Shell Grey accent panel; interior trim and woodwork completely redone to a show-quality standard.
Work commissioned by the current owner during their tenure.
- —MechanicalDoug Siebert
Comprehensive mechanical inspection and recommissioning by a leading American Rolls-Royce specialist, including fitting of new leather gaiters and a stainless steel exhaust system.
Following the work the car was reported to drive smoothly and quietly, with braking performance described as comparable to new.
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