Without Reserve
Chassis: SCAZD0008FCX10080
Spectacular Presentation and a Remarkable State of Preservation
European-Market Example
Displayed Just over 13,500 Miles at the Time of Cataloguing
Ideal Color Combination of Old English White and Cream Connolly Leather
The Pinnacle of Unbridled 1980s Luxury
6,751 CC OHV V-8 Engine
Bosch K-Jetronic Fuel Injection
220 BHP at 4,000 RPM
3-Speed Turbo-Hydramatic 400 Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Power-Assisted Disc Brakes
Front Independent Suspension with Coil Springs
Rear Independent Suspension with Trailing Arms and Coil Springs
Introduced in 1971 and named for a glamorous stretch of road along the French Riviera, the Rolls-Royce Corniche represented the height of automotive luxury throughout its remarkable 24-year production run. The handsome Corniche presented here is a superb Convertible from the final year of first-generation production. Finished in the classic combination of Old English White over cream Connolly hides, this European-specification Corniche was imported into the US in 1993, federalized by European Car Center in California, and then registered to an owner in Michigan. In 1995, a resident of Fort Scott, Kansas, acquired the Rolls-Royce and retained it until 2018. Prominent Southern California-based collector Kip Cyprus added the Corniche to his impressive stable of classics in 2019. According to Mr. Cyprus, the Corniche was treated to a comprehensive professional detailing process costing nearly $100,000. The paint and brightwork are superb, and the interior is beautifully finished with outstanding leather, carpeting, and burl-wood trim. The stereo system is a period McIntosh unit, an incredibly expensive feature in its day.
The current owner has maintained the Corniche in the same fashion, and the car presents in concours-quality condition. At the time of cataloguing, the odometer displayed just over 13,500 miles, a figure that is supported by records and an odometer disclosure on file. An undisputed icon of 1980s luxury motoring and a true modern classic, this Rolls-Royce is among the finest of its kind and would certainly be welcome at any Beverly Hills or Palm Beach motor court.
