1990 Rolls Royce Corniche III DHC
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Specifications:
Engine: 6.75L V8 Transmission: 4 speed automatic Features: Electric Soft top, electric seats and all available extras, completely original |
The Rolls Royce Corniche was available as coupé or convertible. It 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, the Turbo Hydramatic 400 sourced from General Motors 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 was different from other Silver Shadows in that it had exclusive half wheel covers with stainless steel trim , a 3-spoke steering wheel with a wood rim, and Rolls Royce's first standard tachometer.
The Corniche received a mild restyling in the spring of 1977. Difference included rack-and-pinion steering, alloy and rubber bumpers, aluminium radiator, oil cooler and a bi-level air conditioning system was added. Later changes included a modified rear independent suspension in March 1979. In March 1981, after the Silver Spirit had gone on sale, the Coupé version of the Corniche and its Bentley sister were discontinued. For 1985 there were also cosmetic and interior changes.
Production totaled 1090 Rolls-Royce Corniche Saloons, 3239 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertibles, 69 Bentley Corniche Saloons and 77 Bentley Corniche Convertibles.
This is one of only 2 Series III Corniche's in SA, it was imported by Rolls Royce SA in 1990 and is marked in km/p/h. It has 62,000km with FSH and has a known list of owners. The present owner has only covered 500km in the last 3.5 years. The car has been serviced and is ready for sale.
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A three-speed automatic transmission, the Turbo Hydramatic 400 sourced from General Motors 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 was different from other Silver Shadows in that it had exclusive half wheel covers with stainless steel trim , a 3-spoke steering wheel with a wood rim, and Rolls Royce's first standard tachometer.
The Corniche received a mild restyling in the spring of 1977. Difference included rack-and-pinion steering, alloy and rubber bumpers, aluminium radiator, oil cooler and a bi-level air conditioning system was added. Later changes included a modified rear independent suspension in March 1979. In March 1981, after the Silver Spirit had gone on sale, the Coupé version of the Corniche and its Bentley sister were discontinued. For 1985 there were also cosmetic and interior changes.
Production totaled 1090 Rolls-Royce Corniche Saloons, 3239 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertibles, 69 Bentley Corniche Saloons and 77 Bentley Corniche Convertibles.
This is one of only 2 Series III Corniche's in SA, it was imported by Rolls Royce SA in 1990 and is marked in km/p/h. It has 62,000km with FSH and has a known list of owners. The present owner has only covered 500km in the last 3.5 years. The car has been serviced and is ready for sale.
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