Registration No: T.B.A
Chassis No: SCAZD4A8CCX05468
MOT: August 2023
In production between 1971 and 1996, the Rolls-Royce Corniche Drophead is the epitome of luxury open-air motoring. Fabled for its extravagantly sumptuous interior and hushed drivetrain, it was powered by a tuned version of Crewe's staple 6750cc V8 engine mated to an automatic transmission. Equipped with firmer springs, thicker anti-roll bars, and revised steering geometry, it proved a more satisfying drive than its humbler saloon car siblings. The presence of olio-pneumatic suspension and a plethora of electric motors ensured that it remained a singularly cosseting experience. The Corniche received its first major revision in 1977 and included new rack-and-pinion steering and alloy-and-rubber bumpers, which replaced the earlier chrome bumpers, along with an oil cooler, aluminium radiator, and bi-level air-conditioning system.
From its build date in 1982, this elegantly styled Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible, left these shores for a new life in the USA, finished in Georgian Silver over Black Masons. Heading Stateside it was configured in left-hand drive left-hand drive with the addition of Rolls-Royce rubber mats, lambswool over-mats and a tonneau cover for the lowered hood. Now repatriated, the Corniche’s UK registration is in process and merely awaiting the UK registration number and new UK V5C. Displaying c.28,000 miles on the odometer, we are informed by the vendor that the car starts, runs and drives. With an MOT into August 2023, the book pack with owner’s wallet and service book are present, as is the original Rolls-Royce tool kit. There is a US Carfax Report that accompanies the car.
For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760
Auction: Imperial War Museum, Duxford, 19th Oct, 2022
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