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£40,000
Manufacturer: Rolls-Royce
Model: Corniche Convertible
First Registered: 1973
Registration No: RegNo
Engine No: 15368
Chassis No: DRH15368
MOT: April 2015
Colour: Seychelles Blue
Details:
The Rolls-Royce Cornice FHC and Convertibe were hand built in the best traditions of British coachbuilding using only materials of the finest quality, including Wilton carpeting, Connolly hide and burr walnut veneers, a necessarily lengthy process that took all of 20 weeks for the saloon and slightly longer for the more complex convertible. This painstaking attention to detail resulted in a price some 50% higher than the standard Silver Shadow saloon. Despite this, demand for these expensive alternatives to the relatively more common Silver Shadows was strong right from the start, a state of affairs that resulted in them being given their own model name - 'Corniche' - in March 1971. The well tried aluminum V8 engine was adopted, displacing 6,750cc, driving through a Turbo Hydramatic 400 three speed automatic gearbox sourced from General Motors. For the Corniche model power output was enhanced by about 10%, providing greater torque and giving the car a top speed on the order of 120mph. The independent coil spring suspension provided the smoothest of rides, complemented by a hydraulic self-leveling system to the rear. Perceived early shortcomings in the braking department were eliminated in 1972 with the introduction of ventilated disc brakes. Minor improvements for the Corniche II of 1977 included alloy and rubber bumpers, an aluminum radiator, the addition of an oil cooler and, for the North American market, a driver's airbag. 'The name Corniche has been chosen for the latest coachbuilt models because it symbolizes their higher cruising speeds and their ability to cover greater distances with the minimum of fatigue for driver and passengers,' announced Rolls-Royce. The Corniche proved a major success for Rolls-Royce; periodically revised and updated, it remained in production well into the 1990s, the last (Convertible) examples being delivered in 1995.
Offered here a 1973 example of the Corniche Convertible, which has covered just 74,000 miles from new and has recently benefited from full, bare metal repaint in Seychells blue. The mileage is supported by a comprehensive history file, which includes all original handbooks, service booklet and invoices fropm Ghost Motors.
Beautifully presented, this Corniche is said to drive exceptionally well offering an exellent ride and smooth performance, which belies its 40 years.
These motor cars are grossly undervalued, which is a situation that is bound to change. Just look at Aston Martin prices over the past few years and all those who wished they had bought 10 years ago!
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