Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sotheby's Santa
Monica event, June 24, 2017.
Estimate:
$35,000 - $45,000 US
6.75-liter V-8 engine; automatic transmission
Offered by only the second owner
Regularly serviced by marque specialists at Scott Motors of Los
Angeles, California
Currently showing 62,672 miles on the odometer
One of only 1,108 built over ten years
Rolls Royce introduced the Corniche in 1971 and offered it as a
drophead coupe (convertible) which would remain largely unchanged
in the lineup through 1995. However, what many often aren't aware
of is that Rolls-Royce also quietly produced a fixed head coupe
version of the Corniche that is even rarer than the coachbuilt
convertible. Rolls-Royce built the coupe model through a ten year
span from 1971 through 1981 only producing 1,108 units making it a
highly collectible automobile by today's standards.
This example marks an evolution as the Corniche received a mild
restyling in the spring of 1977 that included rack-and-pinion
steering, an aluminum radiator, oil cooler, bi-level air and more.
Powered by a 6.75-liter V-8 engine which is paired to a three-speed
automatic transmission; despite its weight the car could still
achieve a 120 mph top speed, and a zero to 60 mph in less than ten
seconds. The luxury is undeniable on this uncommon fixed head
version. With a nice single shade finish this example presents
beautifully with its original interior that features air
conditioning as well with many luxuries that one would expect from
a Rolls-Royce. The current owner purchased this car from the
original owner and has had it regularly serviced throughout its
lifetime by Rolls-Royce marque specialists at Scott Motors of Los
Angeles, California, making it a well maintained example ready to
be enjoyed.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/.
