1974 Rolls - Royce Corniche

Estimated Price: £38,000 - £43,000

The two-door convertible version of the Silver Shadow has been the most commercially successful convertible ever produced by Rolls-Royce. First introduced in 1966 as the Silver Shadow Mulliner Park Ward Two-Door, Drophead Coupé, the car was instantly in demand

Around 10% more power was coaxed from the proven 6,750cc aluminium alloy V8 endowing the two-door with a top speed in excess of 120mph and sports car-embarrassing acceleration to match

Finished in ICI Willow Gold (M151/3621) over an Apple Green leather interior (TR.A.43) with a dark green hood, this striking example was supplied new by Rolls-Royce Motors Limited, H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward Division, London and first registered on 21/08/1974

Acquired by its current owner in 2022, the car has since undergone a comprehensive programme of recommissioning and rectification works, supported by approximately 60 pages of invoices within the history file for work carried out and parts supplied, totalling in excess of £55,000

This work includes extensive recommissioning and fault rectification, electrical diagnosis and repairs to the lighting and wiring systems, fuel system work, hoses and carburation-related components, and ignition system upgrades with replacement parts

Mechanical attention included: complete overhaul of the suspension and braking hydraulics and the cooling system with replacement hoses and coolant, new front suspension springs, steering checks and adjustment, and a replacement exhaust system

The internal woodwork has benefitted from fresh veneers, the leatherwork connolised, and a new hood sourced and fitted

New brakes, wheels and tyres were added and the invoices also evidence extensive diagnostic labour across multiple systems, together with replacement of belts, filters and general service items, consistent with returning the car to correct operating condition following a period of limited use

The current MOT is valid until February 2027 and was issued with no advisories

Patently looked after by its current owners and having benefitted from significant recent expenditure, we encourage your inspection of this sensibly guided Willow Gold Corniche  at our Classic Sale