Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II (1979 model), Princess Margret's personal Rolls-Royce.

For some years, we had this 1979 model Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II. It was Princess Margret's personal Rolls-Royce in 1979. It was also restored to its former glory. We chauffeured guests to weddings, dinners, champagne outings, sightseeing tours, and other special occasions. By the way, the petrol gauge was the fastest moving thing in that car.
The Elegance and Timeless Luxury of the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II
The automotive world is rife with legends, but few evoke the same sense of timeless luxury and sophistication as the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II. Born from the prestigious Rolls-Royce stable, the Silver Wraith II is a masterpiece that seamlessly blends power, elegance, and craftsmanship. From its inception in the mid-20th century to its enduring legacy, the Silver Wraith II remains an icon of automotive opulence.
Historical Background:
The Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II made its debut in 1977, building on the illustrious heritage of the original Silver Wraith introduced in 1946. The "II" in its name denotes its evolution, incorporating modern design elements and advanced engineering while retaining the classic Rolls-Royce essence. Renowned for its stately presence and aristocratic demeanour, the Silver Wraith II quickly became the vehicle of choice for discerning individuals seeking the pinnacle of automotive luxury.
Design and Aesthetics:
At first glance, the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II exudes an air of timeless sophistication. Its long, sleek lines and distinguished silhouette reflect the meticulous craftsmanship that went into its creation. The exterior is marked by the iconic Spirit of Ecstasy mascot, standing proudly on the imposing radiator grille. The attention to detail is evident in every inch of the car, from the handcrafted coachwork to the chrome accents that adorn its exterior.
The interior of the Silver Wraith II is a sanctuary of luxury and comfort. Opulent leather upholstery, sumptuous wood veneers, and hand-polished metal trim create an atmosphere of refined elegance. The rear compartment, in particular, offers an unparalleled experience with plush seating, fold-down tables, and an array of controls for climate and entertainment. The Silver Wraith II embodies the essence of a chauffeur-driven luxury car, providing a haven of tranquility for its occupants.
Performance and Engineering:
Under the hood, the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II is powered by a formidable V8 engine, delivering a blend of power and refinement. The engineering prowess of Rolls-Royce ensures a smooth and silent ride, making the Silver Wraith II a paragon of driving comfort. The sophisticated suspension system further enhances the driving experience, effortlessly gliding over any imperfections in the road.
Legacy and Cultural Impact:
The Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II is not merely a mode of transportation; it is a symbol of status, prestige, and enduring quality. Over the decades, it has become synonymous with the elite, gracing the driveways of heads of state, royalty, and celebrities. Its appearances in films, literature, and cultural events have solidified its place in the collective imagination as the epitome of automotive luxury.
In the world of automobiles, the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II stands as a testament to the enduring allure of craftsmanship and luxury. Its timeless design, impeccable engineering, and cultural impact have secured its place in automotive history. The Silver Wraith II is not just a car; it is a rolling masterpiece that transcends time, embodying the pinnacle of automotive refinement and elegance.
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Timestamps ⬇️
00:00 Intro
00:10 Royal Duties
00:17 Letter from Kensington Palace
00:22 Tour of the inside
00:51 Tour of the outside
01:35 On a photo shoot
01:40 The red carpet
01:53 Photo shoot with DC 3
02:01 Chilling at sunset
02:13 Wedding decoration
02:37 Studio photos
02:47 Car wash and polish
04:27 Extro
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[@TripReviews]

Beautiful car, always loved Rolls. The history behind this car is impressing. You did a beautiful job refinishing it, too bad the expense of owning an old luxury car can be overwhelming.

[@MarxWegener]

It was a nice car and it made good money. It too nearly a year to polish it up to perfection. And is was a gas-guzzler. 40l for 100Km, the fastest think on that car was the petrol gauge.

[@TripReviews]

@@MarxWegener that is heavy on fuel. I imagine though that this was mainly city stop and go driving. My 2012 Ford Escape with a v6, 3 litre and all wheel drive gets anywhere from 11L/100 km’s to 13L/100 km’s. I did have a 2005 Ford 500 with a 3 litre had a best rating of 8L/100 but was usually around 11L.

[@cobraguy5874]

The best looking Rolls Royce I have seen. Great video thanks.

[@michaelmontagu3979]

Better looking than anything Rolls Royce make now.

[@johnkay3277]

I have been a rolls royce and Bentley motor car chauffeur since 1979 and with proper maintenance and care they should never give problems or fail to proceed

[@MarxWegener]

After 8 years it did not make enough money to pay for the upkeep.

[@TripReviews]

@@MarxWegener I can understand that.

[@normhal4908]

My best friend owned the same year and make Roller as yours. Came from a very wealthy collector who had full-time mechanics staff. I mean huge a collector, he owned Meral Norman Cosmetics. My friend felt confident the car with 30,000 miles was well taken care of however it just kept breaking down. Yes, it was fun but always needed work. Normal maintenance such as brakes took 3 months to receive parts from England. It would become undrivable while at the mechanics waiting for parts. He finally signed it over to the garage and walked away from it.

[@MarxWegener]

My Rolls-Royce was rebuild later.

[@mftwohill51]

Hi Marx, on your video I wasn't able to catch the name of the leather balm you used. Looking for a good leather treatment to try and bring back a 1964 Silver Cloud. Thanks for shareing this with us all. Started my automotive career with Rolls Royce here in, Sydney Australia. Good to see the Shadows and T series still on the road.

[@MarxWegener]

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[@nycstarport8542]

Beautiful Car. It gets 3 gas stations to a mile. 🤣🤣

[@MarxWegener]

One can not drive the RR outside of Darwin. Once I drove to Katherine, 320Km south of Darwin. With 92l of petrol I made to Pine Creek, about 200Km south of Darwin.

[@TheFrog767]

Looked really nice 👏👏🥂

[@MarxWegener]

[@kylofoster5560]

Great video thanks for sharing.

[@MarxWegener]

Thanks for the visit

[@rajnirvan3336]

Beautiful colour and car

[@MarxWegener]

It really is!

[@paulpalmtree9295]

Very nice colour ? What is the colour actually called. I don’t imagine that is simply called Red.

[@PeterMcDonald-sl9rt]

I understand Princess Margaret had the first Silver Shadow long-wheel base, in 1969, in this sane color scheme but with a glass division.

[@MarxWegener]

No ideas about that.

[@garryrimmer4897]

Worked on this in Crewe factory. Does it still have the higher floor which was fitted due to Princess Margaret not being very tall and not able to reach the normal floor level

[@pesamas0000]

Thats look protty sir thankyou

[@flappospammo]

I bet that car could tell some tales .....

[@MarxWegener]

I could write a book about the 8 years I had it.

[@michaelcampbell4503]

It was for sale with Graeme Hunt in London Summer 2019, quite something

[@cyrussataravalla6731]

Ma786sai Dua lovely, I cherish relish the timeless magical ethereal waft of my 1982 Mark 1 Spirit

[@martinboulden3540]

Interesting I saw this car for sale at Bramleys in Surrey UK a couple of years ago. Looked in great condition then.

[@jasonhill5070]

I don't think this is the same car.

[@martinboulden3540]

@@jasonhill5070 It defo was the same car. Call the owner Simon Gregg for confirmation. He gets all the ex royal cars and recently had a Prince Andrews Bentley and currently has for sale the Queens old Bentley.

[@mscott3918]

Did you renew the woodwork? She had oiled teak rather than walnut, and the rear mirrors were bigger, without wood trim.

[@MarxWegener]

That is how I got the car. Apparently the mirrors in the rear were from the old car.

[@adamwort7160]

@@MarxWegener if the vanity mirrors we're removed from her old car they would be of the larger type without wood surround

[@kwaichangcaine8234]

Wow I'm sorry to hear that they are so much trouble. I would really like to have a late model Silver Shadow someday. I thought they would be quite reliable 😕

[@MarxWegener]

You can buy those RR for little money. But you need to spend a lot of money getting them into shape. Have at least $25k ready to spend on the gearbox, diff and steering rack. The the rust removal is another big expense. But the most costly item are the electrics. You are better off rewiring the car completely then repairing the wiring. The wiring is shockingly bad. We had to redo the aircon as well. That alone was around $7000.

[@kwaichangcaine8234]

@MarxWegener 😭 I'm heartbroken bro 💔

[@MarxWegener]

better knowing the truth, and keep in mind the petrol consumption - 40 litres for 100Km! The fastest thing in the car is the fuel gauge!@@kwaichangcaine8234

[@kwaichangcaine8234]

@MarxWegener Maybe I'll hang on to my 2004 chrysler crossfire 🤔

[@MarxWegener]

I'm driving now a Toyota Granvia. The best vehicle for a Limousine Service. You'll find a video on Darwin Limousine channel.@@kwaichangcaine8234

[@gregorcameron8638]

Hers had cloth seats, wing mirrors, blue roof mounted blue light etc - similar

[@philipchurchill6508]

wonder what happend to the blue light above the windscreen on the roof , it looked cool

[@MarxWegener]

They took that off when the car waa sold.

[@colinashby3775]

What mileage did the car arrive to you with?

[@MarxWegener]

If memory serves me right it was around 16.000 miles.

[@jasonhill5070]

That doesn't look like Princess margarets car to me, it has not blue strobes the roof, the seats are the wrong colour, the c pillar has badges and the wing mirrors are missing. These are o ly a few things I've spotted.

[@MarxWegener]

Maybe you take a short moment of your valuable time and read the attached letter from Kensington Palace.

[@adamwort7160]

It's a wraith 11 in the same colour probably belonged to an embassy. And the owner is passing it off as Princess Margaret's car, it isn't i wonder how many people have paid good money to ride in what they were told was princess Margaret's car

[@stevewaring7177]

I've read a magazine article about Princess Margaret's Rolls and it featured tweed cloth sears

[@stevewaring7177]

Seats and matt wood veneers - both very unusual features

[@XB10001]

It would be interesting to know what kind of problems you had. It's a very beautiful car.

[@MarxWegener]

The electrics are badly done. Short circuits constantly. The aircon was the first part we dumped. The steering box and the gear box failed. The the diff fell apart. And after the petrol pump failed when I just finished a wedding I decided to retire the car. It was too unreliable for business purposes. And no repair was under $1000. The only thing that never gave any trouble at all was the motor. The car looked good but was badly made.

[@XB10001]

@@MarxWegener What a shame. Yes, those are huge repairs. Maintaining an old RR is very expensive. Even after all those repairs are completed, you don't know what will happen next But you were able to enjoy a very beautiful classic car.. 👍 Thank you so much for replying.

[@johnthebault8758]

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[@MarxWegener]

The only thing you can rely on that they are unreliable!

[@jesusislordamen6017]

Does the car come with any problems?

[@MarxWegener]

To be polite: It turned into a nightmare.

[@jesusislordamen6017]

@@MarxWegener alright fair enough, thanks for the reply. Godbless

[@ClotEastwood]

11mpg was the first . . ha ha ha

[@chinchang5117]

Is it possible to go to the Rolls Royce car-makers and tell them I want a model from 1990s tailor-made?

[@MarxWegener]

You sure can ask. It might be a matter of money, a copious amount of money!

[@jeanroger7866]

@@MarxWegener I can imagine !! But love has no price lol ..

[@migram4190]

I would love an old school look but with modern technology installed 💕

[@ZIGSVIDS]

I'm sure it took her a long time to save up for it.

[@MarxWegener]

LOL Sure!

[@sidneythomasparker121]

A Tip Never wash a any car with a Jet wash !!!!

[@MarxWegener]

We always hand wash our cars.

[@danieletoile1916]

Cela me fait rêver de bichonner cette Rolls Royce.

[@peterwilliamson8721]

Is it electric?

[@MarxWegener]

LOL! Certainly not. The fastest gadget in that RR is the petrol gauge.

[@adamwort7160]

It's not her car, hers had side repeaters within the chrome strip, door cappings leather covered, satin finish to dashboard, wing mirrors, black wall tyres, rear seat was positioned higher, cloth seats, also your car sits higher at front, roof mounted blue light, all of the features that make the car prince margrets are not on your car.

[@MarxWegener]

See letter from Kensington Palace attached.

[@adamwort7160]

@@MarxWegener also her car had opening quarter lights, yours doesn't

[@mscott3918]

She owned more than one over the years.

[@Beetlefan]

Princess Margaret’s car had cloth seats, the drivers seat had a patch sewn into it of completely un matching material that stood out a mile.

[@adamwort7160]

@@mscott3918 she owned a 75 LWB & that was being a 75 a chrome bumper flared arch model, i also own a 75 LWB Caribbean blue, maybe I should say that was also owned by Princess Margaret!!!

[@stringer-ik1pc]

Her car had wing mirrors.???? Its not a vinyl roof. It's ever flex.

[@gclarkbloomfield8848]

...whoa...mega illegal drugs and copious liquor and champagne consumed in this baby...

[@MarxWegener]

LOL

[@ferraridinoman]

Must have been a swine getting all that nicotine off everything!!

[@MarxWegener]

LOL

[@ericklynch8846]

Why did her children sell it . Shame should go down the line yo the grandchildren etc

[@MarxWegener]

LOL, she sold it herself. She had another one Roller after. But I got her number plates made - 3 GXM -

[@ericklynch6873]

Yes I agree

[@kiwikeith7633]

A disappointing video. I think this person looks to have done a fine looking job of Valeting a car, but really I would have preferred more car and less owner.

[@MarxWegener]

Feel free to turn the sound off.

[@jeffdaniel1000]

Would be amazing to replace the engine with an electric power plant.

[@MarxWegener]

LOL!!!

[@jeffdaniel1000]

@@MarxWegener I have to think that Rolls Royce will make an Electric power plant to retrofit their older works of art. All of these old RR and Bentleys are works of art and should be driven and appreciated. An electric power plant wold be silent and go perfectly with the cars. I live in Texas, USA. Really enjoyed your video. You gave great respect to this car.

[@MichaelKingsfordGray]

Whitewalls???? How utterly vulgar.

[@MarxWegener]

That was popular then.

[@warringtonminge4167]

White wall tyres are the original business, it took many years before all tyres had black walls, white walls show an appreciation for history and sheer class

[@MichaelKingsfordGray]

@@warringtonminge4167 You can't even get your real name correct! And white-wall tyres were NOT the original tyres at all.

[@warringtonminge4167]

@@MichaelKingsfordGray whether or not they were original on this car I have no idea but whitewalls were standard on all makes until about the 1970s so it's a nod to history as I said.

[@wholeNwon]

RR = Unreliable. Beautiful but poor engineering, weak components and no quality control = multiple random failures.

[@MarxWegener]

At the end that car was the ultimate "Drama Queen".

[@ronniewilson6597]

Any car of this age need drip feeding money on them to be reliable. Fuel system requires Refurbishment, suspension components etc. You can’t buy these cars and just wash and polish them every so often.

[@56Stick]

Well watch Harry’s garage where he drives an old Silver Shadow to the Artic Circle...( without any problems )..

[@wholeNwon]

@@56Stick Perhaps the one-car exception but what was the repair history of that car? But, on the average, it's more like Hoovie (Tyler Hoover) and many others.

[@emilefouquet9005]

The Everflex Roof was total garbage. With time moisture would accumulate, causing Rust Bubbles of the Roof Panel.1980 was the first year of the Silver Wraith. 1979 was a Silver Shadow II