"The name Corniche has been chosen for the latest coachbuilt models because it symbolises their higher cruising speeds and their ability to cover greater distances with the minimum of fatigue for driver and passengers," announced Rolls-Royce in 1971. Introduced in March that year, the Corniche was a revised version of the Mulliner Park Ward-bodied two-door variants of the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and Bentley T-Series saloons, themselves notable as the Crewe factory's first unitary-construction cars. The engine was Rolls-Royce's familiar 6,750cc aluminium-alloy V8, in Corniche form producing around ten percent more power than standard and capable of propelling the car to a top speed in excess of 120mph with sports car-beating acceleration to match. The Corniche received Rolls' advanced split-level air conditioning system along with a re-designed fascia in 1976, and in 1977 benefited from the many improvements - most notably rack-and-pinion steering - introduced on the Shadow II range. Despite its sky-high asking price, the model proved a major success for Rolls-Royce; periodically revised and up-dated, it remained in production well into the 1990s, the last (Convertible) examples being delivered in 1995. This right-hand drive Corniche convertible was delivered new on 10th November 1972 via the Crew garage in London to its first owner, G K Galliers Pratt, of Salisbury, England. Finished in its original Bordeaux livery, with matching hood/woollen carpets and contrasting grey leather upholstery, the car appears in superb condition from any angle. The odometer reads 41,298 miles, a total confirmed by the log book and service records. The car is offered complete with service records, owner’s handbook, maintenance manual and a file of invoices. Ce cabriolet Corniche à conduite à droite a été livré neuf le 10 novembre 1972 par le garage Crew de Londres à son premier propriétaire, G. K. Galliers Pratt de Salisbury, Angleterre. Peinte dans sa teinte d'origine bordeaux avec capote et moquettes assorties et des sièges contrastant en cuir gris, la voiture se présente dans un état magnifique à tous points de vue. Le compteur affiche 41 298 miles, total confirmé par son livret et les documents d'entretien. La voiture est offerte avec son dossier d'entretien, son manuel d'utilisation et un ensemble de factures.
"The name Corniche has been chosen for the latest coachbuilt models because it symbolises their higher cruising speeds and their ability to cover greater distances with the minimum of fatigue for driver and passengers," announced Rolls-Royce in 1971. Introduced in March that year, the Corniche was a revised version of the Mulliner Park Ward-bodied two-door variants of the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and Bentley T-Series saloons, themselves notable as the Crewe factory's first unitary-construction cars. The engine was Rolls-Royce's familiar 6,750cc aluminium-alloy V8, in Corniche form producing around ten percent more power than standard and capable of propelling the car to a top speed in excess of 120mph with sports car-beating acceleration to match. The Corniche received Rolls' advanced split-level air conditioning system along with a re-designed fascia in 1976, and in 1977 benefited from the many improvements - most notably rack-and-pinion steering - introduced on the Shadow II range. Despite its sky-high asking price, the model proved a major success for Rolls-Royce; periodically revised and up-dated, it remained in production well into the 1990s, the last (Convertible) examples being delivered in 1995. This right-hand drive Corniche convertible was delivered new on 10th November 1972 via the Crew garage in London to its first owner, G K Galliers Pratt, of Salisbury, England. Finished in its original Bordeaux livery, with matching hood/woollen carpets and contrasting grey leather upholstery, the car appears in superb condition from any angle. The odometer reads 41,298 miles, a total confirmed by the log book and service records. The car is offered complete with service records, owner’s handbook, maintenance manual and a file of invoices. Ce cabriolet Corniche à conduite à droite a été livré neuf le 10 novembre 1972 par le garage Crew de Londres à son premier propriétaire, G. K. Galliers Pratt de Salisbury, Angleterre. Peinte dans sa teinte d'origine bordeaux avec capote et moquettes assorties et des sièges contrastant en cuir gris, la voiture se présente dans un état magnifique à tous points de vue. Le compteur affiche 41 298 miles, total confirmé par son livret et les documents d'entretien. La voiture est offerte avec son dossier d'entretien, son manuel d'utilisation et un ensemble de factures.
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