1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Park Ward

VIN: LDLW22.

This LHD auto Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Park Ward Saloon is a film star.

No, really.

‘Freejack’ was a 1992 American science fiction film directed by Geoff Murphy and starring Emilio Estevez, Rene Russo, Anthony Hopkins...and Mick Jagger.

And the car that Mr. Jagger occupied in various scenes was this very Silver Wraith.

According to a Dutch car dealer’s description dated 2003, the car was originally built for an American author by the name of Alexander Shaw.

We can’t find any record of him, but he must have been quite successful, as these cars cost a truly extraordinary £5,500 in 1954.

We know that it was living in Georgia, USA, in 1992 before becoming an automotive film star and then moving to the Netherlands later that same year.

It entered the vendor’s collection of static display cars in 2007 and was bought at the time for the sum of €90,000.

The car comes with very little in terms of history or records, but it does have its original Dutch registration documents.

None of the other paperwork represents any kind of licencing or registration documentation.

We haven’t started or driven this majestic car.

Therefore, our assessment of it is made purely on the grounds of its appearance.

The odometer reads 97,747 miles.

We know that at some point during its life in Georgia (pre-1992), its mileage was 81,699.

This car is offered from outside of the European Union. It has been imported under temporary admission customs bond and is therefore subject to Dutch import tax (9%) on top of the winning bid price. Cars less than 30 years old will pay 10% Dutch import tax plus 21% VAT on the hammer. If exporting immediately to another country, then tax/duty will only be paid in that country.

The winning bidder will pay €500 customs charge on top of the ‘hammer’ price.

The winning bidder will receive a receipt for the final hammer value, as their proof of purchase.

This vehicle has been on static display in the Middle East for a number of years and the only history or paperwork available is displayed in the photo gallery. In all cases the papers shown are photocopies unless otherwise stated. We do not have the original paperwork.

Unless otherwise stated, we have not tried to start or drive the car and cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality. The car is not registered anywhere.

It will require recommissioning prior to road use and is sold ‘as seen’.

As CARS Europe BV is the guarantor of all customs duties and taxes for vehicles within Dutch customs bond, the car cannot be released until full payment received.

All storage charges (€30 + local VAT per day commencing from the sixth day following the auction end) must be paid in full prior to the vehicle’s collection or onward transportation. Collection and viewings are strictly by appointment only.

Please send an email to the storage centre to ensure vehicle(s) are ready at time of collection. Photographic ID will be required at time of collection. If a third party is collecting for you, then written authorisation is required in advance from you and photographic ID of the third party is required at the time of collection.

CARS Europe BV will contact you after the balance payment is received to confirm onward transport requirements. For enquiries about import tax and shipping contact Madam Joanna Herlihy, +31 (0) 252 682 526, +44 7483 433912, [email protected].

Aside from some truly inappropriate, modern, after-market wing mirrors, the bodywork is in really very good condition and presents well from every angle.

The doors on the driver’s side will only open from the inside at present.

The only other things we noticed were a shallow crease between the rear screen and the boot lid on the passenger side, and a crack on the windscreen.

The black-over-burgundy paint work looks good from a distance but rather less so as you move closer.

There are various scuffs, scratches, paint chips and scrapes on pretty much every panel, but none seems to be particularly troublesome or serious, as far as we can see.

The chrome is decent, aside from some scratches on the front bumper and marks on top of the grille.

The wheels, badging and other exterior fixtures and fittings (apart from the wing mirrors, of course) look to be in decent condition, as does the car’s boot.

The interior looks pretty good, all things considered, and the general ambience of the cabin is warm and inviting.

Yes, the dark red leather upholstery is dusty and needs to be shown some decent cleaning products, but it’s not ripped or torn and has just a few creases on the front seats to attest to its many years of life and service.

The door cards and headlining are good.

So, too, are the wood veneers inserts on the dashboard, door cappings and picnic tables.

The dashboard and controls look authentic, original and in good condition.

We can’t make any claims about the functionality of switches, knobs, levers, toggles, buttons, dials, or other electrics as we haven’t started or driven the car.

The engine bay looks good and everything seems to be straight, present and correct.

The car’s undersides seem to have a good deal of structural integrity as far as we can see.

Unless otherwise stated, this car comes with no history or service records beyond whatever photocopied documents are shown in the gallery.

It must be registered in the country of your choice and you will need to contact the appropriate vehicle licensing agency for instructions on how to do this.

We’re confident that this majestic Silver Wraith is both a film star and a fine, hand-built, Park Ward-bodied example of the model and the marque - provided, of course, that the engine, electrics and mechanicals are amenable to recommissioning and as good as the rest of it.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located in a bonded warehouse near Amsterdam. To arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.