1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Park Ward Landaulette
Privately offered · Royal provenance

1957 Silver Wraith

A Park Ward State Landaulette built for the Governor of Northern Rhodesia and used to carry the Queen Mother—black over beige leather, with a folding rear roof and a dashboard-activated royal crown light.
Chassis FLW86 Park Ward coachwork Queen Mother provenance State Landaulette
The motorcar

A state car with a royal history.

This Silver Wraith wears formal Landaulette coachwork by Park Ward of London, ordered for the Governor of Northern Rhodesia in anticipation of the Queen Mother's 1957 tour—for which it served as her transportation. Its folding rear roof and dashboard-activated crown light mark it as a genuine ceremonial state car.
Price on requestPrivate sale
1957Model year
4.9LInline-six
Park WardLandaulette
Highlights

The details that define it.

A genuine ceremonial state car with royal provenance, formal coachwork and a fully appointed chauffeur-driven cabin.

Park Ward Landaulette

Formal Landaulette coachwork by Park Ward of London, with a folding rear roof section for open-air state occasions.

Royal Provenance

Delivered new to the Governor of Northern Rhodesia in 1957 and used as transportation for the Queen Mother during her tour.

Ceremonial Crown Light

A dashboard-activated crown light on the roof signifies the presence of the royal family, with flag mounts ahead of the fender-mounted mirrors.

4.9-Liter Inline-Six

A 4.9-liter F-head inline-six with twin SU carburetors, backed by a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission.

Beige Leather Cabin

A chauffeur's cabin reupholstered in beige leather over color-coordinated wool carpets, with a glass partition to the driver.

Burl Wood & Cocktail Set

Burl wood dashboard and door panels, a central wood cabinet housing a cocktail set, and an Alpine cassette stereo.

Folding Jump Seats

A pair of folding jump seats supplement the height-adjustable rear bench for formal passenger duty.

Front & Rear Air Conditioning

Both front and rear air conditioning keep the entire cabin comfortable.

Documented History

Order specifications, historical correspondence, service records, spare parts, a car cover and a clean title accompany the car.

Vehicle details

Specification

Key details drawn from the vehicle's history file and the documentation that accompanies the car.
Model1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
CoachworkPark Ward State Landaulette
ChassisFLW86
DriveRight-hand drive
ExteriorBlack
InteriorBeige leather
Engine4.9L F-head inline-six · twin SU
Transmission4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic
Brakes / wheelsPower-assisted drums · 16"
PriceOn request
LocationMiami, Florida
AvailabilityPrivate sale · By appointment
Provenance & royal history

A car that carried a Queen.

Few motorcars can claim a genuine chapter in royal history—this one lived it. Commissioned by the Governor of Northern Rhodesia and pressed into service for the Queen Mother's 1957 tour, this Silver Wraith carried Her Majesty on official duty, its roof-mounted crown light glowing to announce the royal presence. The full story is in the film alongside—and the car is offered with its order specifications, historical correspondence and photographs, service records, spare parts, a car cover and a clean title.

The royal story of this Silver Wraith Landaulette.
Private inquiry

Offered discreetly to qualified buyers.

Viewing is by appointment in Miami, Florida. Proof of funds may be requested before a demonstration. Independent pre-purchase inspections are welcome.

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