1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

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  • Auctioneers: Gooding & Co.
  • Est. value: $1.25 million - $2 million

This Rolls-Royce, with its custom body made in the United States, was created for Tommy Manville, Jr., a wealthy Long Island, N.Y., resident known for his -- to put it mildly -- extravagant lifestyle. Part of that extravagance was a succession of Rolls-Royce cars that he owned and, after a while, traded out for new ones. Given Manville's penchant for high living, it's somewhat surprising that this car was originally swathed in a conservative black. A much later owner painted it its current vibrant purple.

First published August 18, 2016: 10:48 AM ET

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