1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche DHC

Virtual concours condition convertible, America's best - Park-Ward Motors

Price:	$115,000
Year:	1971
Miles:	24,100
Make:	Rolls-Royce
Model:	Corniche
Engine:	6.75 litre Rolls-Royce V8
Colors:	Exterior: Ivory (non-metallic) / Interior: St. James Red leather
Vin:	DRX010829

Rolls-Royce

Corniche

Convertible

1971

Restored in a manner without compromise and maintaining full factory specifications

Here is a really fine and top example of a Corniche convertible. Finished in delectable Ivory with handsome and rich St James red hides with matching Wilton wool carpets throughout. All highlighted with a brand-new set of matching lambswool overlays. The coach-lines are elegantly coordinated to the St James red interior. A very desirable and mature colour combination of the era.

To be very clear, this is a top-tier example that is Rolls-Royce show-worthy. A restored example undertaken at considerable cost – by leading Rolls-Royce professionals - to ensure all was kept to factory specifications. You really do not get much better than this one.

The Corniche design with its signature rear quarter "hip-line" is unquestionably one of the most elegant of coach-work designs provided by Rolls-Royce's coach-builder - Mulliner Park-Ward. It has tested the time for elegance and style enduring no less than 30 years in production (1966-1996). This being a 1971 model with the early style full chrome bumpers combined with their lower poise, really make for a handsome motorcar and present amongst the best of Mulliner Park-Ward's offerings.

This is a high-end, beautifully restored example that has been incredibly well maintained by a leading Rolls-Royce work-shop and, as such, presents and performs in excellent condition. She is primarily all to original specifications with no modifications. Even the Moto Lita wood steering wheel is the factory optional type and NOT the aftermarket Nardi type often seen.

The Corniche convertible presented here has been work-shop inspected with all work needed carried out. Important costly items such as the hydraulics and brakes are fully inspected and serviced as required. This includes checking of all brake hoses and system pressure tested and bled. It is ready to drive and enjoy. The odometer shows a low 24,000 and although this is not verifiable, is purportedly true. It is very quiet and smooth on the road having had almost every suspension, steering and drive-train bushing attended to. So she is without any of the typical “thumps” and “rattles” typical of poor (or even averagely) maintained examples of this model. In fact, so smooth, that she ranks as amongst the nicest driving early Corniches we have ever had. And, to that extent, I have included a video of how she drives just to show how smooth and quiet she is.

The interior is simply superb. The St James red seat leather was redone in the last few years at a cost in excess of $15,000 and is in absolute show condition. Literally as new. The wood was also completely redone and is in equally good condition. amount of patina. The burr walnut wood throughout the car is equally beautiful. The wood door cappings, dash, centre console and minor finishes were all redone by a leading California wood re-finisher at a cost of some $5,000 several years ago. The process was done in accordance with the Rolls-Royce "multi-layer lacquering technique" which involves painstaking wet sanding and buffing by hand between all coats. The final finish on the wood throughout is simply stunning and is like glass. And, you have to thank Mother Nature for its beauty. The rich ochre grain and pattern makes it very warm and inviting. Absolutely stunning!

The convertible top and head lining is new of some 5 years and also of top condition. The carpets with leather binding are excellent and have sumptuous matching lambswool moutons fitted. These are brand new from the factory supplier and were fitted by us. Likewise is the leather finish to the dash and top-roll. The boot (trunk) carpet with the same theme is also in excellent.

The body on this Corniche is very true and the paint is shiny and lustrous. The colour presents white in most of the sunshine pictures but is actually Ivory. Shade photos are also provided so you can compare the colour against a white wall behind the car. The car was repainted some 15 years ago and all done extremely well. There are some very minor imperfections here and there but overall very, very nice and nothing objectionable. We simply point this out for clear disclosure. Rest assured the paint presents just as well as you see in the photos. When you look down the sides of the car, they are very straight. Certainly, the paint needs nothing other than a wax from time to time.

The car has the best tyres in the world for a 70s Rolls-Royce; the Avon Turbosteels in 235/70-25 whitewall combination and these contribute to the super soft and comfortable ride. For those who do not know, Avons are the tyre of choice and cost some $2,500 for a full set. These are near new with plenty of tread and the hubcaps are excellent with no imperfections in the stainless rings or caps. All remaining bright-work is in good condition. All electrics and operational features are guaranteed working to specification right down to the smallest and insignificant dash and courtesy light. Even the clock keeps good time!

Under the bonnet, the presentation is nothing short of spectacular and is commendable to its previous caretakers. It has not been precision detailed buy us but simply kept and maintained to a very high standard. You must take the time to look at the photos of the engine bay as its presentation is like that of only a 5 year old example. Simply stunning and to true Rolls-Royce concour standard!

As you would expect, this Corniche comes with its original jack, correct tools and operating manual.

The car is of a spectacularly high standard and is an easy 10 out of 10 driver rating.

This stately Corniche Convertible, presented with brochure appropriate 1800TU number plates, is an excellent condition representation of the marque that is ready to be driven and enjoyed. She is indeed quite worthy of wearing her manufacturer's show registration with pride and complete confidence. Do nothing to her and take her to your next Rolls-Royce meet where you will attract considerable attention!

International bidders are welcome.

~~ **Please note: All Park-Ward Motors’ cars, once sold, undergo a process known as “Predelivery Commissioning” which is a detailed procedure for bringing all service and maintenance up to date before shipping to you as the new owner. As an experienced and professional restorer and collector of some 45 years, we have our own in-house Rolls-Royce dedicated service facility with qualified craftsmen on hand. Although our cars have already undergone workshop inspection PRIOR to being offered for sale, once sold, it will be put thru our workshop to ensure all major and minor services are up to date, is mechanically maintained in good shape and all major features and functions are operating as they should. The “Predelivery Commissioning” process ensures your new Rolls-Royce is turn-key. This is all done at NO CHARGE. We do this even though the car is contractually being sold "as-is". As a passionate collector of the marque I take great pride and pleasure in passing on any of these great cars to its next owner (“caretaker”). Who else selling a Rolls-Royce on eBay does this?! Depending on our work load, please allow approximately 21 business days for this process. For more information on the Park-Ward Motor Museum and our skills, please eBay message me and I would be happy to show you some 200+ Rolls-Royces restored to varying levels over the last few years ~~

For extra photos on this fine example go to the link below.

The photos are of super high resolution so if you right click on any, you can zoom in and see every little detail and defect in considerable detail.

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