Lot Ended
Description
Desirable Series II Corniche; showing just 81,146 miles with
19 service stamps; preserved original timewarp interior; running and driving
example with scope for cosmetic improvement
Introduced in 1971, the Rolls-Royce Corniche combined the marque’s
renowned refinement and craftsmanship with elegant two-door styling, available
in both coupé and convertible forms. Hand-built at Mulliner Park Ward in London,
the Corniche remained in production for over two decades and became one of
Rolls-Royce’s most recognisable and enduring models, prized for its exclusivity
and effortless grand touring character.
Delivered
new in September 1979 by Caffyns Ltd. of Eastbourne, this characterful example
is presented in its original ‘Silver Sand’ paintwork over beige leather with
dark brown piping. Originally believed to have been fitted with a matching brown
vinyl roof, this appears to have been lost somewhere during the intervening
years. Interestingly, the car was first registered with the number plate ‘RR
80’, a plate befitting of a car costing over £53,000 when new in
1979.
As can be seen in the accompanying
photographs, the Silver Sand paintwork has seen better days, with a strong
patina rarely seen on a car of such calibre creating a truly individual
appearance.
Despite its cosmetic shortcomings,
this Corniche proves not to judge a book by its cover. The original beige
leather upholstery presents in incredibly original and honest condition, with no
large rips or tears to note, and still feels suitably luxurious. Importantly,
the car comes with a highly commendable 19 service stamps in its original
service book, nearly all by Rolls-Royce themselves or respected
specialists.
More recently, in 2015, the car was
entrusted to Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialists Balmoral UK, with an
accompanying invoice totalling £3,932 for an overhaul of the ignition system,
new bearings, and brake and cooling work. An invoice is also present for
handbrake pads and a brake fluid bleed in 2005.
Coming from a 23-year long ownership and starting and driving on site
as expected of a well-maintained Roller, this Corniche presents a rather
appealing opportunity to acquire a genuinely usable example with a documented
maintenance history, ready to be enjoyed as is or taken to the next
level.
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