1980 Rolls Royce Corniche I Drophead Coupe
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Specifications:
Engine: 6750cc V8 Transmission: 3 speed Auto Features: A/C, P/S, ABS, cruise control, electric windows, electric seats, electric roof, disc brakes, all independent suspension |
The Rolls-Royce Corniche is a two-door, front-engine, rear wheel drive luxury car produced by Rolls-Royce Motors as a hardtop coupé from 1971 to 1980 and as a convertible from 1971 to 1995. The Corniche was a development of the Mulliner Park Ward two-door versions of the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. These were designated as the 2-door Saloon and Drophead Coupé, introduced in 1965 and 1966 respectively. Production remained in London at Mulliner Park Ward, the new name was applied in March 1971.
The Corniche draws its name from the French word corniche, a coastal road, especially along the face of a cliff, most notably the Grande Corniche along the French Riviera above the principality of Monaco.
The Corniche, available as either a coupé or convertible, used the standard Rolls-Royce V8 engine with an aluminium-silicon alloy block and aluminium cylinder heads with cast iron wet cylinder liners. Twin SU carburettors were initially fitted, but were replaced with a single Solex 4A1 four-barrel carburetor introduced in 1977. De-smogged export models retained the twin SUs until 1980, when Bosch fuel injection was added.
A three-speed automatic transmission was standard. A four-wheel independent suspension with coil springs was 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), at first on all four, but later on the rear wheels only. Four wheel disc brakes were specified, with ventilated discs added for 1972.
The Corniche received a mild restyling in the spring of 1977. Mechanical differences included rack-and-pinion steering, alloy and rubber bumpers, an aluminium radiator, an oil cooler, and a bi-level air conditioning system. Later changes included a modified rear independent suspension in March 1979. Corniche models received Bosch KE/K-Jetronic fuel injection in 1977.
The Corniche immediately became a status symbol for celebrities upon its release. Paul McCartney, Frank Sinatra and Tom Jones all bought one. David Bowie, Michael Caine, Elton John and Dean Martin put their names on two-year-long waiting lists. It has been seen in countless films and television shows from Beverly Hills, 90210 to Dynasty, and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels to The Player.
We are very pleased to offer this Rolls Royce Corniche I for sale. A very clean car with only 87,000 miles from new.
This car was sold new in 1980 finished in Dark Green with Tan Interior. At some stage it was repainted black. It has a brown soft top, this car has a fantastic colour combination. The tan interior is in good condition and a great colour for the warm South African climate. The car comes with all the standard features you would expect in a Rolls.
This car comes with an owners manual and some service history. The car has been recently serviced and is absolutely ready to go. The AC was serviced and works perfect, all electrics are working as they should. The soft top is new and works perfectly.
The Corniche offers a full 4 seat convertible with great style and grace. A Rolls Royce will always get an appreciative glance from passers by, and although very few people will actually know what a Corniche is worth, everyone knows class and style when they see it.
Please call for more info.
POA
The Corniche draws its name from the French word corniche, a coastal road, especially along the face of a cliff, most notably the Grande Corniche along the French Riviera above the principality of Monaco.
The Corniche, available as either a coupé or convertible, used the standard Rolls-Royce V8 engine with an aluminium-silicon alloy block and aluminium cylinder heads with cast iron wet cylinder liners. Twin SU carburettors were initially fitted, but were replaced with a single Solex 4A1 four-barrel carburetor introduced in 1977. De-smogged export models retained the twin SUs until 1980, when Bosch fuel injection was added.
A three-speed automatic transmission was standard. A four-wheel independent suspension with coil springs was 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), at first on all four, but later on the rear wheels only. Four wheel disc brakes were specified, with ventilated discs added for 1972.
The Corniche received a mild restyling in the spring of 1977. Mechanical differences included rack-and-pinion steering, alloy and rubber bumpers, an aluminium radiator, an oil cooler, and a bi-level air conditioning system. Later changes included a modified rear independent suspension in March 1979. Corniche models received Bosch KE/K-Jetronic fuel injection in 1977.
The Corniche immediately became a status symbol for celebrities upon its release. Paul McCartney, Frank Sinatra and Tom Jones all bought one. David Bowie, Michael Caine, Elton John and Dean Martin put their names on two-year-long waiting lists. It has been seen in countless films and television shows from Beverly Hills, 90210 to Dynasty, and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels to The Player.
We are very pleased to offer this Rolls Royce Corniche I for sale. A very clean car with only 87,000 miles from new.
This car was sold new in 1980 finished in Dark Green with Tan Interior. At some stage it was repainted black. It has a brown soft top, this car has a fantastic colour combination. The tan interior is in good condition and a great colour for the warm South African climate. The car comes with all the standard features you would expect in a Rolls.
This car comes with an owners manual and some service history. The car has been recently serviced and is absolutely ready to go. The AC was serviced and works perfect, all electrics are working as they should. The soft top is new and works perfectly.
The Corniche offers a full 4 seat convertible with great style and grace. A Rolls Royce will always get an appreciative glance from passers by, and although very few people will actually know what a Corniche is worth, everyone knows class and style when they see it.
Please call for more info.
POA