Stunning, quality low-mileage convertible. The best from Park-Ward Motors Museum
Price: | $68,000.00 $58,000.00 |
Year: | 1972 |
Miles: | 54,500 |
Make: | Rolls-Royce |
Model: | Corniche |
Engine: | 6.75 litre Rolls-Royce naturally aspirated V8 |
Colors: | Champagne (very pale yellow non-metallic) / Mushroom Connolly hides with Moss green carpets |
Vin: | DRA-012026 |
Rolls-Royce
Corniche
Convertible
1972
Elegant "
Here is a really fine and original
example of a Corniche convertible. Finished in delectable Champagne yellow with
handsome mushroom Connolly hides, contrasting moss green
The Corniche design ~ first introduced as the "Silver Shadow Drop Head Coupe" in 1966 ~ with its signature
rear quarter "hip-line" is unquestionably one of the most elegant of
coach-work designs provided by Rolls-Royce's coach-builder - HJ Mulliner
Park-Ward. It has tested the time for elegance and style enduring no less than
30 years in production (1966-1996). It has often been chosen amongst the most beautiful cars ever made. This being a 1972 model with the early style
full chrome bumpers combined with their lower poise, really make for a handsome
motorcar and present amongst the best of Mulliner Park-Ward's offerings.
This is an unmolested example
that has been nicely maintained and presents in excellent condition. With the
exception of more modern radio player fitted (an original is available for the
purist) she is primarily all original with no modifications.
The Corniche convertible presented here has been work-shop inspected with
all work needed carried out. Important costly items such as the hydraulics and
brakes are fully inspected and serviced as required. This includes checking of
all brake hoses and system pressure tested and bled. It is ready to drive and
enjoy. The odometer shows a low 54,000 and although this is not verifiable, the
mileage is commensurate with the condition (particularly when you look at the
condition of the interior, under-hood, brake pedal etc). It is very quiet and
smooth on the road without any of the typical “thumps” and “rattles” typical of
poor (or even averagely) maintained examples of this model.
The interior is in excellent
shape. The mushroom leather is in lovely condition with no tears nor fading and
true to its Connolly characteristics showing the perfect amount of patina. The
burr walnut wood throughout the car is equally beautiful. The wood door cappings
and centre console were redone by a leading
The convertible top and head
lining is original and in good condition. The carpets with leather binding are
in good condition and have sumptuous matching lambswool moutons fitted.
Likewise is the leather finish to the dash and top-roll. The boot (trunk) carpet
with the same theme is also in excellent.
The body on this Corniche is very
true and the paint is shiny and lustrous. The car was repainted some 15 years
ago but all done extremely well. There are some very minor imperfections here
and there but overall very, very nice and nothing objectionable. We simply
point this out for clear disclosure. Rest assured the paint presents just as well
as you see in the photos. When you look down the sides of the car, they are
very straight. Certainly, the paint needs nothing other than a wax from time to
time.
The car has Michelin MX4 white-wall tyres fitted with plenty of tread and the
hubcaps are excellent with no imperfections in the stainless rings or caps. All
remaining bright-work is in good condition. All electrics and operational
features are guaranteed working to specification right down to the smallest and
insignificant dash and courtesy light. Even the clock keeps good time!
Under the bonnet, the presentation is commendable to its previous caretakers.
It has not been precision detailed but simply kept clean and tidy throughout
its life. You must take the time to look at the photos of the engine bay as its
presentation is like that of only a 10 year old example. Simply stunning!
As you would expect, this Corniche comes with its original jack, correct
tools and operating manual.
The car is of very high standard and is an easy 10 out
of 10 driver rating.
~~ This stately Corniche
Convertible, presented with brochure appropriate 20TU number plates, is an
excellent condition representation of the marque that is ready to be driven and
enjoyed. She is indeed quite worthy of wearing her manufacturer's show registration
with pride and complete confidence. Do nothing to her and take her to your next
Rolls-Royce meet where you will attract considerable attention! ~~
~~ International bidders are welcome ~~
For
extra photos on this fine example go to the link below.
The photos are of super
high resolution so if you right click on any, you can zoom in and see every
little detail and defect in considerable detail.
Click HERE to see additional photos!
Click HERE to see additional photos!