Complete restoration of engine, gearbox, rear axle, brakes, and suspension
Interior retrimmed with Connolly hide
Over £281,000 invested in restoration and maintenance since 2002!
Only 2,000 miles covered since full restoration
The Appeal
The 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible is a symbol of luxury and elegance. Born from the desire for a single-driver's variant of the Silver Shadow, the Corniche may be as stately as a convertible can get. Plenty of class was squeezed between its two doors, with those familiar disciplined lines keeping the smaller, sharper, top-down Roller undeniably authentic.
This particular model is a real showstopper. Over the past twenty-two years, it has been subject to an enormous restoration costing in excess of £281,000 - ranging from a full bare metal respray and a comprehensive restoration of the engine, gearbox, rear axle, brakes, and suspension. The interior, meanwhile, has been retrimmed with Connolly hide.
Often touted by workshops and Rolls Royce clubs around the country as one of the best out there, every penny shows in this remarkable car and we've no doubt the new owner will be very, very proud of their acquisition!
History and Paperwork
Registered in 1973
THe DVLA records 10 previous keepers
Repainted to current livery in 2018
Over £281,000 invested in restoration and maintenance since 2002
Full restoration within the last 2,000 miles
MOT exempt, last tested in 2019
Complete with original handbooks, manuals, and a whole host of invoices
Bodywork in excellent condition with minimal imperfections
Only light signs of wear across the vehicle
Full bare metal respray carried out in 2018
Less than 4,000 miles covered since
Panel fit is excellent with no dents or dings
Chromework is bright and well-kept
Colour-matched soft top in good order
Monogrammed wheels are nicely kept
Underneath, the car is in fine fettle with little sign of wear
Interior in pristine condition, retrimmed with Connolly hide
Walnut veneers in excellent order
Instruments are remarkably clean, with original radio in situ
No sign of any rips, tears or unusual wear
Door cards are very nicely presented
Beautifully presented, this Corniche is as bright as a pin and sharp as a tack. With no sign of any significant wear, this car is remarkably clean and well-kept. We understand the paintwork to have been applied in 2018, with minimal mileage since - and it really shows. The same can be said for that impeccable cabin, which is still carrying plenty of fresh-looking lustre.
The Mechanics
6.75L L410 V8 powerplant
3-speed automatic transmission
Comprehensive restoration of engine, gearbox, rear axle, brakes, and suspension carried out
Mechanical condition rated as excellent with no imperfections
Drives as if it just left the factory, according to the vendor
Fully restored, every mechanical component of this Rolls-Royce is in remarkable stead. The vendor informs us that it's driving 'like new', with no leaks, no knocks or smoke, and plenty of pull. The L410 has become a very well-reputed powerplant, and thanks to the sheer amount of work and money invested, we're content that this car will prove a very capable companion on the road.
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