Location: Santa Monica, California

$27,500 USD | Sold

• 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

Addendum

Please note that due to California emissions, this car can only be offered to a dealer or out-of-state resident. Please see an Auctions America Car Specialist for more details.

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.

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