1972 ROLLS-ROYCE CORNICHE COUPE - SPECTACULAR SURVIVOR - IT'S YOUR TURN!

Description

This is a superb example of this world-renowned British Marque offered for sale after full mechanical and cosmetic restoration. I have owned and restored numerous high-end classic cars include Concours Champion Jaguars, and I would not have undertaken this project without bringing this beauty back to life properly, with the correct

technicians and experts. I would not bring to market anything less.

Please enjoy the detailed description, photography and videos, and please do not hesitate to ask any questions you may have.

This rare Rolls-Royce Corniche Coupe (only 1,108 built between 1971 and 1981) was first delivered to San Fransisco, until purchase by the previous Owner in Florida in 1996. The car has lived it's entire life in California and Florida.

I purchased this car last February, after it had been stored in an air-conditioned ballroom of a downtown hotel for 14 years. It had been the personal car of a foreign hotel magnate, who used it on his trips to his U.S. hotel, until his untimely death in 2001. Climate controlled environment, without the sun and rain exposure of South Florida. Hence the superb condition of this fine automobile.

The Corniche is the Series One, steel bumper type. It is fitted with the mighty 6.75L Rolls-Royce V-8 with twin Su Carburetors, paired with theTurbo Hydramatic350 (sourced fromGeneral Motors). The four-wheelindependent suspensionwithcoil springsisaugmented 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), on the rear wheels only. Four wheel ventilateddisc brakesare provided. The stunning coachwork is by H.J. Mulliner Park Ward of London.

The strong V-8 runs out smoothly, revs smooth and strong and maintains great oil pressure.

All gauges, switches and lights work properly. Please see the attached videos showing the operation and driving of the car.

This is stunning surviving example of this classic. It is all original, showing very little wear from its 80,000+ miles.

The paint and body are excellent, no scratches or dings. The interior, hood and boot are also in great shape. The Everflex roof is in like-new condition - Remarkable!

The car includes original hardcover Owner's books and spare keys!

REPAIRS UNDERTAKEN:

Repaired all dings and scratches onbody and in paint. Repainted rear boot lid due tohaving been keyed on rear of boot. Clay-sanded and buffed entire car. COST OF BODYWORK AND PAINT ALONE $4,500.00.

Interior cleaned and fully detailed interior andapplied Hyde Food to all leathers. Cleaned all carpets. I do have all four original thick, richWilton Woolovercarpets in deep red with the car. They arein superbcondition.

MECHANICAL REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS

I HAVE HAD THE CAR GONE THROUGH AND REPAIRS BY TWO DIFFERENT LOCAL SHOPS MADE TO ALL MECHANICAL COMPONENTS AT A COST OF OVER $25,000.00. ALL RECEIPTS WILL BE INCLUDED WITH THE SALE. THE MOST RECENT REPAIRS WERE BY RICK HUNT OF HUNT AUTOMOTIVE OF FORT

MYERS, A TRUE EXPERT ON THESE MOTORCARS.

ALSO THE CAR IS RIDING ON NEW AVON TURBOSTEEL 70 RADIAL TIRES, WHICH MATCH THE OEM TIRES FOR THE ROLLS-ROYCE. THE HUB CAPS AREEXCELLENT.

THE REPAIRS INCLUDED:

ALL FOUR BRAKES REFURBISHED WITH NEW FRONT ROTORS, PADS, HUB SEALS, CALIPERS, HOSES, BRAKE LINE RETROFIT, CALIPER PISTONS, BRAKE HOSES, LEVELING HOSES, GASKETS ETC. THE CAR BRAKES SOLID AND TRUE.

TRANSMISSION SERVICE AND FLUSH

DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE AND FLUSH

LOF

REBUILD BOTH SU CARBURETORS

REPLACE PROPORTIONEING VALVES

A/C RECHARGE AND RETROFIT. A/C BLOWS ICY COLD, ALL CONTROLS AND FANS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY

ACCUMULATOR HOSES REPLACED.

NEW PLUGS AND WIRES

NEW IGNITION RESISTOR

NEW BATTERY

RADIOATOR FLUSH AND NEW COOLANT. THE CAR MAINTAINS PERFECTOPERATINGTEMPERATURE

NEW FUEL PUMP

CHECKED CHOKE ......... NOT PULLING OFF, CHOKE STOVE FITTINGS AND PLUMING, BROKEN AND ROTTED OFF..... BIMETALLIC SPRING ROTTED,............... CUSTOM BUILD NEW PLUMBING AND FITTINGS, REPAIR SPRING, ALL PARTS NLA......

TWEEKED AND BALANCED BOTH CARBS...............

CHECKED FOR VACUUM LEAKS. FOUND NO VACUUM TO SHIFT MODULATOR SUPPLY . CORRECTED AND CHECKED MODULATOR. BAD REPLACED AND ADJUSTED, TEST OK

CHECKED AC, HEAT ON, SHUT OFF HEAT, BUILT ONE LOW PRESSURE HOSE, EVAC AND RECHARGE WITH R12.......... TEST OK.

CHECKED ELECTRICAL. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REINVENT..... AND TEST

CORRECTED SHORT, REPAIR REAR LIGHTS .....REPLACED LENSES. TAG LIGHTS REPLACED. ONE HEAD LIGHT BAD REPLACED.

CHECKED STEERING. STICKS AND BINDS ON ODD OIL LINE. REMOVED AND REROUTED RECKECK OK

CHECKED FOR PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT. OK

ADJUSTED PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND LATCH

PARTS:

CHOKE MATERIALS
HEAD LIGHT
STK.........BULB SMALL 0600 STK.........HOSE CLAMP SMALL 0600 BULK HOSE

STK.........R12 FREON
AC HOSE ASSEMBLY / LOW SIDE CUSTOM STK.........A/C DYE
STK.........A/C OIL R12 0600
WINDOW SWICH MINI MICRO SWITCHES
LEFT REAR TAIL LIGHT LENS
TAG LIGHT ASSEMBLYS
GLASS FUSE 20 AMP ROLLS ONLY
GLASS FUSE 10 AMP ROLLS ONLY
WINDOW CHAIN STOP SWITHCHES/ REPRODUCTION REBUILT PIPER LONG STYLE DRIVER WINDOW MOTOR

REMOVED FUEL TAN, SEND FOR CHEMICAL LINER.

REPLACE MAIN FUEL FILTER, REPLACED CARB INLINE FUEL FILTERS. ROAD TEST. ENGING MISS, CHECK POINTS SET. TIPS BLACK CHECK VOLTAGE TO COIL, 14.5 TOO HIGH RESET REGULATOR. REPLACED COIL AND BALAST AND MOUNT......

REMOVED OIL FILTER HOUSING REPLACED BAD OIL PRESSURE SENDER

REPAIRED DOME LIGHTS, FUEL TANK DOOR ET.

FUEL FILTER INSERT MAIN REAR OF CAR HEAD LIGHT

TRANS MODULE

POINTS AND CONDENSER SET

OIL GUAGE PRESSURE SENDER OIL FILTER KIT STK.........SPRAY SOLVENT

20 /50 CASTROL

LUCAS COIL

FUEL FILTER CARB INLETS

MORE RECENT WORK INCLUDES REPLACEMENT OF BOTH HIGH PRESSURE BRAKE LINES. BRAKES ARE ALL REDONE AND WORKING PROPERLY, GREAT PRESSURE AND NO VISIBLE LEAKS!

In Closing,

This fine Motorcar is offered in simply the best and most stunning color combination, two-toned black and silver with red interior. I have looked at Corniches for the last several years, and have not seen even ONE offered in these colors. Without doubt, these colors will present the highest resale value.

What a rare find, indeed! this is truly the perfect Gentleman or Gentlelady's personal motorcar.

Overall this is a stunning motorcar is ready to drive and enjoy! For a ride in pure prestige and class at avery affordable price, this example is unmatched!

Best of Luck! Happy Bidding!