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Rolls-Royce Corniche (1972)
for sale

Price: US $12,500.00

Description:

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, and I would not have undertaken this project without bringing this beauty back to life properly, with the correct
technicians and experts. I would not bring to market anything less.
Please enjoy the detailed description, photography and videos, and 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, until 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, after 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, who used it on his trips to his U.S. hotel, until his untimely death in 2001. Climate controlled environment, without the sun and rain exposure of South Florida. Hence the superb condition of this fine automobile.
The Corniche is the Series One, steel bumper type. It is fitted with the mighty 6.75L Rolls-Royce V-8 with twin Su Carburetors, paired with the Turbo Hydramatic 350 (sourced from General Motors). The four-wheel independent suspension with coil springs is augmented with a hydraulic self-levelling system (using the same system as did Citroën, but without pneumatic springs, and with the hydraulic components built under licence by Rolls-Royce), on the rear wheels only. Four wheel ventilated disc brakes are provided. The stunning coachwork is by H.J. Mulliner Park Ward of London.
The strong V-8 runs out smoothly, revs smooth and strong and maintains great oil pressure.
All gauges, switches 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, showing very little wear from its 80, 000+ miles.
The paint and body are excellent, no scratches or dings. The interior, hood 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 on body and in paint. Repainted rear boot lid due to having 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 and applied Hyde Food to all leathers. Cleaned all carpets. I do have all four original thick, rich Wilton Wool overcarpets in deep red with the car. They are in superb condition.
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, A TRUE EXPERT ON THESE MOTORCARS.
ALSO THE CAR IS RIDING ON NEW AVON TURBOSTEEL 70 RADIAL TIRES, WHICH MATCH THE OEM TIRES FOR THE ROLLS-ROYCE. THE HUB CAPS ARE EXCELLENT.
THE REPAIRS INCLUDED:
ALL FOUR BRAKES REFURBISHED WITH NEW FRONT ROTORS, PADS, HUB SEALS, CALIPERS, HOSES, BRAKE LINE RETROFIT, CALIPER PISTONS, BRAKE HOSES, LEVELING HOSES, GASKETS 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, ALL 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 PERFECT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
NEW FUEL PUMP
CHECKED CHOKE . .. .. NOT PULLING OFF, CHOKE STOVE FITTINGS AND PLUMING, BROKEN AND ROTTED OFF. .. BIMETALLIC SPRING ROTTED, . .. .. .... CUSTOM BUILD NEW PLUMBING AND FITTINGS, REPAIR SPRING, ALL 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, TEST OK
CHECKED AC, HEAT ON, SHUT OFF HEAT, BUILT ONE LOW PRESSURE HOSE, EVAC AND RECHARGE WITH R12. .. ... TEST OK.
CHECKED ELECTRICAL. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REINVENT. .. AND TEST
CORRECTED SHORT, REPAIR 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 TANK , SEND FOR CHEMICAL LINER.
REPLACE MAIN FUEL FILTER, REPLACED CARB INLINE FUEL FILTERS. ROAD TEST. ENGING MISS, CHECK POINTS SET. TIPS BLACK CHECK VOLTAGE TO COIL, 14.5 TOO HIGH RESET REGULATOR. REPLACED COIL AND BALAST AND MOUNT. ...
REMOVED OIL FILTER HOUSING REPLACED BAD OIL PRESSURE SENDER
REPAIRED DOME LIGHTS, FUEL 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, two-toned black and silver with red interior. I have looked at Corniches for the last several years, and have not seen even ONE offered in these colors. Without doubt, these colors will present the highest resale value.
What a rare find, indeed! 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, this example is unmatched!
Best of Luck! Happy Bidding!
We have set a reasonable reserve on this auction.
This vehicle is being sold in strictly AS-IS condition, and we strongly recommend that any potential buyer have the car inspected and driven prior to offer or purchase. The car is available for inspection by appointment. Failure to follow through on the payment requirements of the sale will result in forfeiture of the deposit monies.
Here are the videos:
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