2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche V Convertible
Just 1 of 38 RHD examples

Registration No: X163 NKP
Chassis No: SCAZK28E8YCH68150
MOT: May 2026

• One of just 38 right-hand drive Corniche V cars produced
• Recently recommissioned by marque specialists Prestige Services at a cost of over £4,700
• High specification including lambswool over-rugs, RR-embroidered headrests and gold ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’
• A useable 79,729 miles on the odometer, with a ‘no advisory’ MOT

• Recently subject to an extensive hood overhaul

The 1998 purchase of Rolls-Royce by Volkswagen may have raised eyebrows but it secured the future of both Rolls-Royce and Bentley. The licensing and production agreement between Volkswagen and BMW ended in 2003 and Rolls-Royce production moved to the new BMW-owned Goodwood factory, launching the V12-powered Phantom whilst Volkswagen spearheaded Bentley’s new chapter, one of the most significant brand relaunches in living memory. Only one new Rolls-Royce model was produced under Volkswagen ownership, the Corniche V, and the last Rolls so named.

Launched in 2000 with a list price at of £300,000, the most expensive car then offered by Rolls-Royce, the Corniche V has many unique distinctions, not least being the last V8 powered Rolls-Royce, with the 6.75-litre engine enhanced by a turbocharger borrowed from Bentley. Whilst sharing design elements with the Silver Seraph it was based on the Bentley Azure’s platform. The Corniche V remains one of the rarest models produced by Rolls-Royce, out of 329 cars hand-built at Crewe, just 38 were right-hand drive. Interior refinement and build quality remained as high as ever with copious amounts of leather and the finest wooden veneers.

This particular Corniche, UK-Supplied, is one of just 38 right hand drive cars produced. Specified in arguably the best combination for these cars: Fountain Blue Metallic with contrasting Oatmeal leather interior with Blue piping, the car features numerous factory options including a gold-plated Spirit of Ecstasy, RR-embroidered head restraints, lambswool over-rugs, Wilton carpeting, matching umbrellas concealed in the boot lid, and a factory-fitted centre-console mobile phone.

‘X163 NKP’ was purchased by its previous keeper in 2008, when it had covered a recorded 62,000 miles. Over the following 14 years, it saw limited but cherished use, reportedly attending events including Le Mans and continental touring trips to Spain and France. It was affectionately named "Mary" by the owner, in honour of a late family member.

Acquired by the current keeper in July 2022, the Corniche was in need of recommissioning and was initially returned to roadworthy condition by a local garage. In 2023, the car was entrusted to Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialists Prestige Services as well as a highly respected local bodyshop to bring the car up to standard.

In June 2023, the car received a comprehensive service, the interior lighting switches were checked and fettled along with the air conditioning switches. The centre console and air conditioning panels were removed and the wiring harness removed to repair the relevant switches, bulbs etc. Following this, the hood faults were investigated and rectified, along with further fettling. The total cost of this work amounted to £2,449.69.

Having been in the workshop and seldom used, this Corniche returned to Prestige Services in April 2025. Works included a replacement alternator, a brake system overhaul, and additional attention to interior electronics, totalling £2,314.53. Recently the hood mechanism has also been treated to a thorough overhaul costing c.£5,000.

Now with a useable 79,729 miles on the odometer at the time of consignment and offered for sale only to fund other projects within the current owner's private collection, this Corniche V has been sparingly used and well cared for, benefiting from recent specialist investment totalling nearly £5,000. Accompanying the car is a fully stamped service book, a large history file including past MoTs, tax discs and invoices, a digital workshop manual, and a certificate for the RAC Track Star tracking system installed in 2005. The car comes with an MOT valid until 11 May 2026 with no advisories.

Increasingly rare and widely regarded as the last of the true Crewe-built Rolls-Royces, this Corniche V represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a properly sorted example of a modern classic whose significance continues to grow.

For more information, please contact:
Andreas Hicks
andreas.hicks@handh.co.uk
07929 363573