Rolls-Royce Corniche VIN. SCAZK29E72CX02031, 2002
Rolls-Royce Corniche V
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US$76,160 USD | Sold
- 2002 Rolls-Royce Corniche
- VIN. SCAZK29E72CX02031
- 6,750cc Turbocharged V-8 Engine
- Electronic fuel injection
- 325bhp at 4,000rpm
- 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
- 4-Wheel Independent Suspension
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- 1 of 374 examples built
- From the final year of production—with only 35 made
- Delivered new to Georgia
At the time of its release, it was the most expensive Rolls-Royce on offer, with a base price of $359,900. When the last Corniche was rolled off the production line in August 2002, it marked the end of Rolls-Royce manufacture at the Crewe factory, which would henceforth only produce Bentleys. When production ceased in 2003 a total of only 374 Corniches had been built.
THE CAR OFFERED
Of the 374 examples produced, this stunning drop top Corniche is one of the select few that made its way stateside. It was purchased new by Ken Isaacs Chevrolet and Cadillac in Moultrie, Georgia, deep in the southern part of the state where the new Roller must have stood out among the pickups and tractors. The Rolls was ordered in a lovely shade of fireglow pearl over natural hides with a tan dashpad and steering wheel, and Wilton wool carpets. It encapsulates the tail end of the understated luxury that typified the era.
Traded against a 2001 Corniche, the car was delivered on September 20, 2002, and the first owner enthusiastically enjoyed the car, racking up over 10,000 miles in the first eight months of ownership. After 15 months and 13,595 miles with its first keeper, it found its next owner in southern Florida. With 1400 additional miles, the third owner acquired the car in November of 2005 and would retain the Rolls in the Peach State for the next 7 years. Covering only about 7,000 miles in that time, the current owner acquired the droptop in early 2012. On static display since purchase, it shows under 23,000 original miles on it and will require some mechanical refreshing before wafting about.
Its top was also found to go down, but not return and we believe will require attention. Among the final Rolls-Royces to emerge from the factory at Crewe, this Corniche, which is accompanied by its clean CARFAX report and is one of only 35 produced in 2002, is a rare bird indeed.
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Cost
279,698 AED
