Rolls-Royce Corniche 1985
General description :
1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche Series I Convertible
One of approximately 3,300 Corniche Convertibles made between 1971 and 1988
White exterior with white power-folding top and Navy Blue interior and Wilton Wool Carpets
Fuel-injected 6.75L V-8 engine
Turbo-Hydramatic 350 three-speed automatic transmission
Dual climate control, power rack-and-pinion steering, power four-wheel, vented disc brakes, eight-way power front seats, power windows, power locks
Documentation includes original owner’s manual
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If you’ve ever longed for your own car to make your champagne wishes and caviar dreams come true, what better way to do so than with a Rolls-Royce? MotoeXotica Classic Cars is pleased to present this 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche Series I Convertible.
This example was built in March 12, 1985 at the Mulliner Park Ward factory in London, England and is one of about 3,300 Corniche droptops made between 1971 and 1988. Each one took more than a month to construct.
The Corniche draws its name from the French and Italian term for a coastal road, especially along the face of a cliff, most notably La Grande Corniche along the Riviera between Nice, France and Monte-Carlo in Monaco.
The car’s white exterior is in overall great shape, and presents nicely. The white folding top is in satisfactory order, however operates manually. The boot is lined in the same color as the upholstery and is in overall very good original condition. The car’s bumpers are in very good order as well.
This car rolls on whitewall radials, size 225/75R15. The tires are mounted on steel wheels topped by factory wheel covers. The tires are in very good condition while the wheel covers are in satisfactory order.
For years, Rolls-Royce used to advertise that its cars’ horsepower and torque figures were “sufficient” without quoting any figures. Under the hood is a 6.75L V-8 engine mated to a Turbo Hydramatic 350 three-speed automatic transmission sourced from General Motors, odometer is inoperable. Driver convenience features are many, as one should expect on a Rolls – dual climate control, power rack-and-pinion steering, power four-wheel, vented disc brakes, power windows, power locks.
Inside, the navy blue interior is in satisfactory condition. The driver’s seat has some blemishes, the matching carpeting and mats with RR logos is in decent order. The instrument panel, with its burled wood, looks great, and there are digital readouts for interior and exterior temperatures, time and compass direction, while the inner door panels somewhat show their age. The center console and shifter are in decent shape.
The Corniche, available as coupé or convertible, used the standard Rolls-Royce 6.75L V8 engine with an aluminum-silicon alloy block and aluminum cylinder heads with cast iron wet cylinder liners. Twin SU carburetors were initially fitted but were replaced with a single Solex 4A1 four-barrel carburetor introduced in 1977. De-smogged export models retained the twin SUs until 1980, when Bosch fuel injection was added.
A three-speed automatic transmission, Turbo Hydramatic 350 units sourced from General Motors, was standard. A four-wheel independent suspension with coil springs was augmented with a hydraulic self-leveling system It was the same system as Citroën’s, but without pneumatic springs, and with the hydraulic components built under license by Rolls-Royce, at first on all four, but later on the rear wheels only. Four-wheel disc brakes were specified, with ventilated discs added for 1972.
The car originally used a 119.75-inch wheelbase. This was extended to 120 inches in 1974 and 120.5 inches in 1979.
The Corniche received a mild restyling in the spring of 1977. Difference included rack-and-pinion steering, alloy and rubber bumpers, aluminum radiator, oil cooler and a bi-level air conditioning system was added. Later changes included a modified rear independent suspension in March 1979. For 1985, there were also cosmetic and interior changes.
Corniche models received Bosch KE/K-Jetronic fuel injection in 1977. This engine, called the L410I, had a top speed of 118 mph. Famous and infamous Corniche owners include:
Liberace
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Dean Martin
Sir Elton John
Frank Sinatra
Sir Tom Jones
Competition to this Corniche in 1985 included Cadillac’s Eldorado Convertible, Jaguar’s XJS Convertible and XJ-SC Targa and Mercedes-Benz’s 380 SL Convertible.
While we do not recommend stopping alongside another Rolls and asking if the other driver has any Grey Poupon Mustard, we do recommend that anyone interested in acquiring this ultimate cushy cruiser, a model favored by many actors, entertainers, musicians and comedians, come by MotoeXotica Classic Cars to take a look at it.
VIN: SCAZD42A2FCX10251
This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 62,610 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!
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1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Fenton (St. Louis) by for $48900.
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Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : Corniche Engine size : 6.7 Model Year : 1985 Sub type : Convertible Location : Fenton (St. Louis)
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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.