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Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible ertible 1971

General description : 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche Convertible

Chassis number: DRH17105
Registration number: XGF317M

First owned by the famous, (or infamous) Mr Adnan Kashoggi & used mostly for trips between London & the south of France & Marbella by him & his wife Soraya.  This car is an absolute time warp in utterly untouched condition.  The car still wears its original Masons Black paint with the panels & sdes of the car being as straight as an arrow.  To the interior is black hide thoughout with black carpets.

This Corniche has covered 59,000 miles & comes to us with two massive binders of history showing a no expense spared attitude to its servicing.  It is to be sold with a fresh service just completed.  After Kashoggis ownership the car was also owned by Moting scribe Mr Quentin Wilson who waxed lyrical about its attributes.  The current owner has kept the car in climate controlled storage & has used it sparingly, being one of 30 or so vehicles in the collection all of which are notable cars.  

Very hard to find in Black on balck & even more so to find one of the first produced in such impeccable unmolested condition with a service history to match.  The car was registered 1 January 1971 so is a very very early example odrered new through H.A. Fox of St James, whoms suppliers sill plate is still in situ.  You have to see & drive this car to appreciate how good it is.

1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible ertible is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Essex by Prestige House for Not priced.

 

Car Facts

Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : Corniche Convertible Model Version : ertible Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1971 Sub type : Convertible Location : Essex Vehicle Registration : Undefined

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About Rolls-Royce
Well, ladies and gentlemen, today we're diving into the illustrious history of a brand that has always embodied the very essence of British luxury and craftsmanship - Rolls-Royce.

Our story begins at the turn of the 20th century when two visionaries, Charles Rolls and Henry Royce, decided to join forces. In 1904, the very first Rolls-Royce was born, the Rolls-Royce 10 hp. It was a modest start for a company that would go on to redefine automotive excellence.

But it wasn't until 1907 that Rolls-Royce truly made its mark with the introduction of the Silver Ghost. It was hailed as the "Best Car in the World" and set the gold standard for luxury motoring. With its whisper-quiet engine and exquisite craftsmanship, it was a statement of opulence and refinement.

The 1920s brought us the Rolls-Royce Phantom I, an icon of its time. It was the first Rolls-Royce to feature a 6-cylinder engine and set the stage for the legendary Phantom line. This was the era when the Maharajas of India commissioned custom-bodied Rolls-Royces that were nothing short of automotive palaces.

Fast forward to the post-war years, and we have the Silver Cloud, a symbol of post-war British optimism. The Silver Cloud was elegance personified, with its flowing lines and handcrafted interiors. It was the choice of royalty, celebrities, and captains of industry.

But if we're talking about the epitome of Rolls-Royce luxury, it's the Rolls-Royce Phantom VI, which graced us with its presence from 1968 to 1991. This was a car that made the statement that "if you have to ask the price, you can't afford it." Customization was the name of the game, and the Phantom VI was a canvas for the world's wealthiest to express their unique tastes.

Now, it's impossible to discuss Rolls-Royce without mentioning the Rolls-Royce Corniche. Produced from 1971 to 1995, it was a convertible and coupe version of the Silver Shadow. The Corniche was the quintessential grand tourer, a car for those who wished to traverse continents in absolute luxury.

But, alas, even the mightiest must face their decline, and Rolls-Royce was no exception. The company went through financial turmoil in the 1970s and 80s, leading to the takeover by Vickers plc. Then came the controversial BMW and Volkswagen ownership period, which divided enthusiasts.

Rolls-Royce regained its footing under BMW ownership, and the new millennium brought us the Rolls-Royce Phantom VII, a return to the company's roots of uncompromising luxury. The Phantom VII was a testament to British engineering and craftsmanship.

And that, ladies and gentlemen, brings us to today. Rolls-Royce continues to produce some of the most opulent, bespoke vehicles on the planet, a symbol of British imperiousness that has not waned with time. The spirit of Sir Henry Royce and Charles Rolls lives on in every car that bears the Spirit of Ecstasy, a testament to the enduring legacy of British automotive excellence.