1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche

Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

DRH14832

Gasoline

1973 Rolls Royce Corniche Convertible Coachwork By H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward Division of Rolls Royce Motors Limited Source - Rolls-Royce Motor Cars First introduced in 1966, the name ‘Park Ward two-door' was first given to the trailblazing Convertible, eventually renamed the ‘Corniche'. The Corniche was a dramatic departure for Rolls-Royce from the standard steel Silver clouds to the newer and smaller Silver Shadow platforms. The new generation of two-door vehicles was squinty eyed with sloping inset grilles that brought instant success to the Rolls. Produced between 1971 and 1996, the Corniche was Rolls-Royce's coupe and convertible version of the Silver Shadow. Assembled and finished in London at Mulliner Park Ward as continuation of the '65 Silver Shadow coupe and '67 drophead, the model featured the Corniche name was applied in 1971. Sold as a Bentley, that model was renamed and known as the Continental in 1984. Due to the onset of World War II, the first car to wear the Corniche name, a 1939 prototype based on the Bentley Mark V was never produced. The coupe Corniche was discontinued in 1982. Utilizing the standard Rolls-Royce V8 engine, the Corniche had an aluminum-silicon alloy block and aluminum cylinder heads with cast iron wet cylinder liners. While the bore was 4.1 inches, the stroke was 3.9 inches to achieve a total of 6.8 L. Introduced in 1975, twin SU carburetors were originally fitted with a single Solex 4-barrel carburetor. Until 1980 export models retained the twin SU's when Bosch fuel injection was added. Standard was a 3-speed automatic transmission which was a Turbo Hydramatic 400 that was sourced from GE. Augmented with a hydraulic self-leveling system, a four-wheel independent suspension with coil springs was originally on all four, but later in the rear wheels only. For 1972, four wheel disc brakes were specified, with ventilated discs. Just 3,239 convertibles were producing during the 1971 to 1987 production run. This example offered here is your opportunity to get into a classic Rolls Royce for a very reasonable price. With a little bit of cosmetic restoration and updating of the service and mechanical components you will be ready to hit the road in style. The car was refinished some time back and is showing it’s age with a few chips, scratches and paint checking. The interior is original and shows very nicely. There have been some areas of the leather that have been dyed. The car runs and drives however the brakes will need some servicing. All of the gauges and instruments work properly, window motors all perform beautifully and the safety switches all work. The convertible top functions effortlessly and is fitted with a dark blue top and a leather boot. The Rolls Royce Corniche is an absolutely timeless body style.