To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Arizona
event, 17 - 18 January 2019.
Estimate:
$100,000 - $150,000
- Single ownership and under 6,350 miles from new
- Completely original throughout
- Gorgeous Magnolia over Navy Blue color scheme
Arguably the ultimate 1970s and 1980s status symbol of wealth and
success, the Rolls-Royce Corniche was a car sought after by many
but one only the fortunate few could afford. Designed and intended
to be enjoyed by their lucky owners in warm-weather climates, each
Corniche took four months to be hand built, with two weeks spent on
the convertible top alone. With a list price of over $200,000, each
car utilized only the finest materials Britain had to offer,
including Wilton wool carpeting, Connolly leather, and carefully
selected burl walnut veneer.
First introduced in 1971, the Corniche remained in production for
nearly 25 years and over this time, these cars were periodically
updated to keep them both modern and relevant. The Corniche II, the
model's first major revision, was introduced in 1977 and included
new rack-and-pinion steering, alloy and rubber bumpers which
replaced the earlier chrome bumpers, along with an oil cooler,
aluminum radiator, and bi-level air conditioning system.
Presented here is perhaps one of the finest 1989 Rolls-Royce
Corniche II Convertibles in existence. This particular example was
purchased new by a woman residing in Ohio from Rolls-Royce
Cincinnati and has remained in her ownership ever since.
Beautifully finished in Magnolia with a matching top over a navy
blue leather interior and carpets with contrasting magnolia piping.
With nary a crease to be found on the sumptuous leather seats, the
car presents exceptionally well throughout, evidence of 30 years of
loving care. Clearly her prized possession, it has only been driven
just 6,350 miles from new and is accompanied by its original
manuals and jack.
Perhaps the most exceptional Corniche ever offered, this example
checks all the right boxes and is ready and waiting for its second
owner. To view this car and others currently consigned to this
auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az19.
