Highlights
- Handsome burgundy car with Everflex roof and beige leather
- Low mileage of under 60,000 miles showing
- One of only 780 early two door Corniche saloons
- Very early car in good order throughout
- Large history file with £7,500 work in 2005 by main dealer
- Interior partial retrim and new dashboard veneers in recent years
- Voluntary MOT valid to September 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
Before the name migrated to the firm’s convertible, the Corniche denoted Rolls-Royce’s very stylish two-door saloon version of the Silver Shadow. The car was originally developed Mulliner Park Ward, receiving light aesthetic alterations when it became the Corniche.
Between 1971 and 1977 just 780 of these cars were built, far fewer assembled in the RHD configuration of this very early example. It is a really handsome car in dark burgundy paintwork with black Everflex vinyl roof and beige leather cabin.
The history file is said to be extensive. A highlight includes £7,500 of work by main dealer Michael Poles in 2005. The front seats were retrimmed in 2012 and the dashboard veneers renovated a year later.
The history file is said to be extensive. A highlight includes £7,500 of work by main dealer Michael Poles in 2005. The front seats were retrimmed in 2012 and the dashboard veneers renovated a year later.
The vendor acquired the car in 2019 and has clearly prioritised its originality. There are a few minor points to note, such as to the front bonnet, but they don’t obviously detract from the overall appeal and would, if needed, be easy to remedy.
The joy of the Corniche is that it a comfortable and very usable touring car. This one has the useful transparency of lengthy, advisory-free MOT valid to September 2026.
The vendor says:
"Generally presents well with a few minor imperfections on paint under close scrutiny. Still turns heads and gets very positive comments wherever it goes."
The vendor says:
"Generally presents well with a few minor imperfections on paint under close scrutiny. Still turns heads and gets very positive comments wherever it goes."
History and Paperwork
- First registered 2nd July 1971
- Current keeper since February 2019
- Chassis Number CRH10931
- MOT valid to 22nd September 2026 with no advisories
- £7,500 of work by main dealer Michael Poles in 2005
- Number plate not included
- Dashboard veneers and front seat retrim in 2012/13
- Long trip completed two months ago without issue
The Condition
- Attractive burgundy paintwork in good order with light age to note
- Vendor states that car retains its original colour scheme
- This includes some chips to the edge of the bonnet as shown
- Light chips to some panels such as front spoiler
- Bodywork looks straight and well kept with good panel fit
- Chromework in good order including front and rear bumpers
- Underside in good condition with no structural advisories on MOT
- White banded tyres with chromed hub caps
- Front badge bar
- Beige leather interior appears original and well preserved
- Front seats retrimmed in 2012
- Dashboard veneers refurbished 2013
- Leather and wood veneer fittings in good order with light age
- Fitted with front and rear seatbelts
- Fitted with wood-rimmed steering wheel
The Mechanics
- 6.75L V8 engine
- 3spd automatic gearbox
- £7,500 of work in 2005 by main dealer
- Vendor advises that there is a slight exhaust blow
- No advisories on current MOT
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