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I BOUGHT MARCUS RASHFORDS WRECKED ROLLS ROYCE WRAITH

Mat Armstrong@MatArmstrongbmx7.9M viewsMar 24, 202435:10
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Check if your car was damaged with Car Vertical - 20% off here carvertical.com I bought Marcus Rashfords 2023 Rolls Royce Wraith Mansory edition for a salvage auction after Rashford crashed it after a football game. He bought the Rolls Royce for £700,000 making it one of the most expensive cars he owned. But seeing it at a salvage yard made me think theres a good deal to be made!

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Mat Armstrong presents a high-stakes salvage project built around Marcus Rashford’s Rolls-Royce Wraith Mansory edition. He begins by recalling Rashford’s public profile as a football star and car enthusiast, setting the stage for a rare and expensive car that has fallen into disrepair after a high-profile crash. The video explains the auction purchase of Rashford’s £700,000 Rolls-Royce Wraith Mansory, noting the vehicle’s status as one of the most valuable cars Rashford owned. The reveal at the salvage yard shows the car in a heavily damaged state, sparking immediate questions about feasibility and cost. The host emphasizes the unique nature of Mansory customization, the BMW-Rolls-Royce parts relationship, and how this affects sourcing and pricing for restoration. The narration transitions into a detailed assessment of the car’s condition, highlighting missing components, damaged structural members, and the extensive scope of rehabilitation required. This leads to a discussion of two main repair strategies: either sourcing Mansory-specific components at premium prices or selecting a more affordable donor or parts car to build from, potentially using pre-facelift Rolls-Royce Wraiths as a parts base. Throughout, the host interleaves technical observations with candid finance calculations, including the potential for a profitable build if the parts can be secured at a reasonable cost and the project can be turned around. The video closes with a call to fans to follow the journey, participate in merchandise and charity tie-ins, and engage with decisions about whether Rashford’s original car can ever be restored to a faithful Mansory one or whether a more radical approach is required.

Topics · autos & vehicles · car restoration · luxury cars · salvage · charity

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What is the base car and why is it significant?
The base car is Marcus Rashford’s 2023 Rolls-Royce Wraith Mansory edition, a highly customized luxury vehicle valued at around £700,000, making it one of Rashford’s most expensive cars.
What are the two main pathways discussed for rebuilding the car?
One pathway is to source authentic Mansory parts to restore the car as a one-of-a-kind build, albeit at very high cost. The other is to use a non-Mansory donor Rolls-Royce or older model for parts, potentially combining BMW-based components with aftermarket pieces to reduce expense.
What challenges are highlighted about starting the car after the crash?
The engine is not straightforward to start due to airbags and safety systems, including a pyro fuse and par fuse, which can block power to the engine. The team tests various jump-start methods and power routing to determine if the engine can be fired up.
How do the hosts plan to assess and manage the part costs?
They plan to obtain a parts price list from Mansory and cross-reference using generic BMW part numbers where possible, while acknowledging the unique Mansory catalog and its premium pricing.