Lot details Registration No: WG 3646 Chassis No: DRH18734 Mot Expiry: July 2006
In production for twenty-five years (between 1971 and 1996), the Rolls-Royce Corniche Drophead came to epitomize luxury open-air motoring. An accepted accoutrement alongside the private jet and crewed yacht for those with a suitably transcontinental lifestyle, it was fabled for its extravagantly sumptuous interior and hushed drivetrain. Named after a region famous for its gently winding roads and breathtaking scenery, it was powered by a tuned version of Crewe's staple 6750cc V8 engine mated to automatic transmission. Equipped with firmer springs, thicker anti-roll bars together and revised steering geometry, it proved a more satisfying drive than its humbler saloon car siblings. Though, the presence of olio-pneumatic suspension and a plethora of electric motors ensured that it remained a singularly cosseting experience.
Finished in white with cream leather upholstery (piped in navy blue) and a navy blue hood, this particular example is described by the vendor a being in good overall condition. Said to have had some £8,000 spent on it in the last two years, work has apparently included "re-polished wood, new quarter bumpers / kick strips, a reconditioned gearbox, fresh carpets and a 48,000 mile service". Believed to have covered 91,000 miles from new, it is offered for sale with "comprehensive history", "original tool kit", MOT certificate current until 21st July 2006 and road tax until February 2006.
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