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Rolls-Royce Corniche FHC

1978 · 67,000 miles · Automatic · Moorland Green metallic

£76,000

Listed today at Vintage & Prestige, Northampton. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1978
Mileage: 67,000 miles
Gearbox: Automatic
Engine: 6.75-litre V8
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Coupe
Colour: Moorland Green metallic
Doors: 2
Previous owners: 3
Generation: Corniche (first series, 1971–1982 coupé)

About this car

This is a left-hand-drive Corniche fixed-head coupe from 1978, supplied new to the Netherlands and now registered in France. It is a less common configuration than the usual right-hand-drive car, and the page says European taxes are paid if it stays within the EU.

The car has had three owners from new and shows about 108,000 km, or 67,000 miles. It is finished in Moorland Green metallic, following a respray, and the black Everflex roof was replaced at the same time. The interior keeps its original mid-green leather and green Wilton carpets. The wood has been removed and refinished, and there are new sheepskin floor mats.

The engine bay is described as corrosion-free, and the car is said to start and idle cleanly. It comes with its original tool kit and a fitted picnic set with table and chairs, stored in two custom-made cases in the boot.

Written by Vertar from Vintage & Prestige’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Rolls-Royce/Mulliner Park Ward engine specification (6.75-litre L-series V8); power was officially stated only as 'adequate', and no factory performance or weight figures I can confirm, so these are null).

Engine: 6,750 cc, 8 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated