Highlights
- Rare Series 2 car and one of the last built
- One of only 328 Series 2 cars built
- Handsome colour schemeof blue metallic over refurbished grey leather
- Comprehensive service history with Rolls-Royce dealers and specialists
- Recent servicing, carburettor overhaul and other work by specialist Hillier Hill
- Fitted with the rare and valuable Rolls-Royce optional "Accessory Wheels"
- Detailed handwritten maintenance journal from private collection ownership
The Appeal
In 1977 Rolls-Royce's ethereal two door saloon, coachbuilt by Mulliner Park Ward, received the improvements applied to its four door cousin. Just 328 of these ‘Series 2’ cars left the works between 1977 and 1980. The final cars, including this one, got rear suspension improvements previously reserved for the Silver Spur and Spirit.
Finished in handsome dark blue metallic over a refurbished grey leather interior, this smart Corniche was one of the last built. Neat details like the desirable ‘Accessory Wheel’ alloys add to its appeal. It has been sparingly used since first registration, covering an average 2,155 miles per year. In recent years, it was on the Isle of Man as part of a large private collection.
The car has been regularly serviced and maintained by factory main dealers and specialists, amassing a large history file. There are also detailed notes provided by the previous keeper, which the vendor has typed up and appear in the photos and summarised below.
The vendor acquired the car last year and immediately despatched it to marque specialist Hillier Hill for a check over and servicing. The work included new plus, leads, electronic ignition, coil, carburettor refurbishment and new inlet manifold gaskets.
The car is in good, solid condition and is very presentable, as the photos prove. There are some localised areas for the buyer to consider, but with the reassurance of that recent specialist check it runs well and is ready to enjoy.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 6th November 1980
- 11 previous keepers
- Vendor acquired car in 2024
- Previously part of a private Isle of Man collection 2011 to 2024
- Vendor states that the car has been well-maintained throughout its life
- Comprehensive service history with large history file
- Maintained by Rolls-Royce dealers from 1981 through 1994
- Maintained specialists in subsequent years
- Detailed maintenance records from 1981 to 2021
- Handwritten journal created by previous keeper
- This documents maintenance and trips, including a successful journey to the south of France
- Vendor has typed up these notes and they appear in the photos
- Minor paintwork blemishes to lower panels repaired Car Magic in August 2019
- Recent professional service by Hillier Hill Rolls-Royce specialists in late 2024
- Work included service, leads, coil, electronic ignition, plugs, carburettor refurbishment and new inlet manifold gaskets
- Tax and MOT exempt due to age
- Supplied with two keys
- Factory handbooks and wallet
- Old MOTs and Isle of Man tax disc
The Condition
- Finished in blue metallic with coachline and presents very well for age and mileage
- Paintwork in fair condition with some localised points to note in photos
- These include paint crazing on nearside C post and a scratch on one door
- The paint also shows some areas of ‘orange peel’ when viewed up close as shown
- There are some edge chips to doors and an area of paint reaction around a door handle
- Bodywork is well kept with some light bubbling to note to panel edges as shown
- These include edges of arches and top of bottom of doors
- Underside show in photos with no issues reported by seller
- Chassis and underside were cleaned and treated with Waxoyl in October 2021
- Fitted with valuable and sought-after Rolls-Royce optional "Accessory Wheel" alloys
- Tyres have plenty of tread remaining but would benefit from replacement due to age
- Chromework in good order with one small area of damage to note in photos
- Grey leather interior presents very well with evidence of earlier refurbishment
- Original grey cabin carpets with matching lambs' wool over rugs
- Vendor suggests leather has been restored as it remains supple and well kept
- Leather seats were conditioned in August 2018
- There are some very slight areas of wear to leather highlighted in photos
- Extensive hand-finished walnut veneer presents in very good condition
- Air conditioning system re-gassed and converted to 134a refrigerant in October 2021
- Fitted with original factory radio and period Pioneer radio cassette
- Blue carpets in boot area in good condition as shown
The Mechanics
- 6.75-litre V8 engine
- Automatic transmission
- Recently serviced by Hillier Hill Rolls-Royce specialists summarised below
- The vendor states the car starts reliably and drives very smoothly
- Showing 96,865 miles on odometer in photos
- Detailed records of recent maintenance shown in photos
- Brakes checked and adjusted in September 2018
2024 work by Hillier Hill:
- New spark plugs
- Magnecor HT leads
- Pertronix electronic ignition
- Flame-Thrower coil
- Solex carburettor professionally refurbished
- New inlet manifold gaskets installed
- Engine professionally tuned
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