This is a superb example of this world-renowned British Marque offered for sale after full mechanical and cosmetic restoration. I have owned and restored numerous high-end classic cars include Concours Champion Jaguars, nd I would not have undertaken this project without bringing this beauty back to life properly, ith the correct
technicians and experts. I would not bring to market anything less.
Please enjoy the detailed description, hotography and videos, nd please do not hesitate to ask any questions you may have.
This rare Rolls-Royce Corniche Coupe (only 1,108 built between 1971 and 1981) was first delivered to San Fransisco, ntil purchase by the previous Owner in Florida in 1996. The car has lived it's entire life in California and Florida.
I purchased this car last February, fter it had been stored in an air-conditioned ballroom of a downtown hotel for 14 years. It had been the personal car of a foreign hotel magnate, ho used it on his trips to his U.S. hotel, ntil his untimely death in 2001. Climate controlled environment, ithout the sun and rain exposure of South Florida. Hence the superb condition of this fine automobile.
The Corniche is the Series One, teel bumper type. It is fitted with the mighty 6.75L Rolls-Royce V-8 with twin Su Carburetors, aired with theTurbo Hydramatic350 (sourced fromGeneral Motors). The four-wheelindependent suspensionwithcoil springsisaugmented with a hydraulic self-levelling system (using the same system as did Citroën, ut without pneumatic springs, nd with the hydraulic components built under licence by Rolls-Royce), n the rear wheels only. Four wheel ventilateddisc brakesare provided. The stunning coachwork is by H.J. Mulliner Park Ward of London.
The strong V-8 runs out smoothly, evs smooth and strong and maintains great oil pressure.
All gauges, witches and lights work properly. Please see the attached videos showing the operation and driving of the car.
This is stunning surviving example of this classic. It is all original, howing very little wear from its 80,000+ miles.
The paint and body are excellent, o scratches or dings. The interior, ood and boot are also in great shape. The Everflex roof is in like-new condition - Remarkable!
The car includes original hardcover Owner's books and spare keys!
REPAIRS UNDERTAKEN:
Repaired all dings and scratches onbody and in paint. Repainted rear boot lid due tohaving been keyed on rear of boot. Clay-sanded and buffed entire car. COST OF BODYWORK AND PAINT, 4,500.00.
Interior cleaned and fully detailed interior andapplied Hyde Food to all leathers. Cleaned all carpets. I do have all four original thick, ichWilton Woolovercarpets in deep red with the car. They arein superbcondition.
MECHANICAL REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS
I HAVE HAD THE CAR GONE THROUGH AND REPAIRS BY TWO DIFFERENT LOCAL SHOPS MADE TO ALL MECHANICAL COMPONENTS AT A COST OF OVER $25,000.00. ALL RECEIPTS WILL BE INCLUDED WITH THE SALE. THE MOST RECENT REPAIRS WERE BY RICK HUNT OF HUNT AUTOMOTIVE OF FORT
MYERS, TRUE EXPERT ON THESE MOTORCARS.
ALSO THE CAR IS RIDING ON NEW AVON TURBOSTEEL 70 RADIAL TIRES, HICH MATCH THE OEM TIRES FOR THE ROLLS-ROYCE. THE HUB CAPS AREEXCELLENT.
THE REPAIRS INCLUDED:
ALL FOUR BRAKES REFURBISHED WITH NEW FRONT ROTORS, ADS, UB SEALS, ALIPERS, OSES, RAKE LINE RETROFIT, ALIPER PISTONS, RAKE HOSES, EVELING HOSES, ASKETS ETC. THE CAR BRAKES SOLID AND TRUE.
TRANSMISSION SERVICE AND FLUSH
DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE AND FLUSH
LOF
REBUILD BOTH SU CARBURETORS
REPLACE PROPORTIONEING VALVES
A/C RECHARGE AND RETROFIT. A/C BLOWS ICY COLD, LL CONTROLS AND FANS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY
ACCUMULATOR HOSES REPLACED.
NEW PLUGS AND WIRES
NEW IGNITION RESISTOR
NEW BATTERY
RADIOATOR FLUSH AND NEW COOLANT. THE CAR MAINTAINS PERFECTOPERATINGTEMPERATURE
NEW FUEL PUMP
CHECKED CHOKE ......... NOT PULLING OFF, HOKE STOVE FITTINGS AND PLUMING, ROKEN AND ROTTED OFF..... BIMETALLIC SPRING ROTTED,............... CUSTOM BUILD NEW PLUMBING AND FITTINGS, EPAIR SPRING, LL PARTS NLA......
TWEEKED AND BALANCED BOTH CARBS...............
CHECKED FOR VACUUM LEAKS. FOUND NO VACUUM TO SHIFT MODULATOR SUPPLY . CORRECTED AND CHECKED MODULATOR. BAD REPLACED AND ADJUSTED, EST OK
CHECKED AC, EAT ON, HUT OFF HEAT, UILT ONE LOW PRESSURE HOSE, VAC AND RECHARGE WITH R12.......... TEST OK.
CHECKED ELECTRICAL. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REINVENT..... AND TEST
CORRECTED SHORT, EPAIR REAR LIGHTS .....REPLACED LENSES. TAG LIGHTS REPLACED. ONE HEAD LIGHT BAD REPLACED.
CHECKED STEERING. STICKS AND BINDS ON ODD OIL LINE. REMOVED AND REROUTED RECKECK OK
CHECKED FOR PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT. OK
ADJUSTED PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND LATCH
PARTS:
CHOKE MATERIALS
HEAD LIGHT
STK.........BULB SMALL 0600 STK.........HOSE CLAMP SMALL 0600 BULK HOSE
STK.........R12 FREON
AC HOSE ASSEMBLY / LOW SIDE CUSTOM STK.........A/C DYE
STK.........A/C OIL R12 0600
WINDOW SWICH MINI MICRO SWITCHES
LEFT REAR TAIL LIGHT LENS
TAG LIGHT ASSEMBLYS
GLASS FUSE 20 AMP ROLLS ONLY
GLASS FUSE 10 AMP ROLLS ONLY
WINDOW CHAIN STOP SWITHCHES/ REPRODUCTION REBUILT PIPER LONG STYLE DRIVER WINDOW MOTOR
REMOVED FUEL TAN, END FOR CHEMICAL LINER.
REPLACE MAIN FUEL FILTER, EPLACED CARB INLINE FUEL FILTERS. ROAD TEST. ENGING MISS, HECK POINTS SET. TIPS BLACK CHECK VOLTAGE TO COIL, 4.5 TOO HIGH RESET REGULATOR. REPLACED COIL AND BALAST AND MOUNT......
REMOVED OIL FILTER HOUSING REPLACED BAD OIL PRESSURE SENDER
REPAIRED DOME LIGHTS, UEL TANK DOOR ET.
FUEL FILTER INSERT MAIN REAR OF CAR HEAD LIGHT
TRANS MODULE
POINTS AND CONDENSER SET
OIL GUAGE PRESSURE SENDER OIL FILTER KIT STK.........SPRAY SOLVENT
20 /50 CASTROL
LUCAS COIL
FUEL FILTER CARB INLETS
In Closing,
This fine Motorcar is offered in simply the best and most stunning color combination, wo-toned black and silver with red interior. I have looked at Corniches for the last several years, nd have not seen even ONE offered in these colors. Without doubt, hese colors will present the highest resale value.
What a rare find, ndeed! this is truly the perfect Gentleman or Gentlelady's personal motorcar.
Overall this is a stunning motorcar is ready to drive and enjoy! For a ride in pure prestige and class at avery affordable price, his example is unmatched!
Best of Luck! Happy Bidding!
THE RESERVE HAS BEEN LOWERED!