Rolls-Royce Corniche For Sale

Today’s EVs and high-performance vehicles are all lovely to drive daily, but what about slowing down every now and then? Studies have shown that constantly being under stress is bad for you, what with all that cortisol coursing through your veins. What you need is a calm and relaxed weekend cruiser, and what better car than this 48,144-mile 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche II from Hamilton, New Jersey? This luxury British drop-top grand tourer is perfect for taking things slow, even though with a massive V8 under the hood, it won’t hold up traffic. Having received some new parts, this car could be yours to cherish for years to come. Let’s take a deeper dive into what this old-school British luxury car offers.

1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible

The 80s saw a big change in the automotive world, and as customer preferences moved from an old-school analogue feel to new-age digital features, cars like the Rolls-Royce Corniche threw it back to the good old days of luxury and driver engagement. Present today is an 80s icon and looks like this 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche I Convertible. With a reported 50,000 original miles on the clock, this classic beauty sports a host of factory features and is a luxury icon to this day.

1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche Fixed Roof 1st Owner Muhammad Ali

Every now and then, we at ECT are tasked to handle the sale of a car that’s been owned by a star. That’s a right royal honor to us, and today’s car is one that comes with documented proof that the first owner of this 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche Coupe was none other than Cassius Clay Jr, popularly known as Muhammad Ali. When the world’s greatest boxer wasn’t floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee, it seems he liked to roll around in a car from one of the world’s greatest luxury automakers. This 1976 Corniche is from the Corniche II generation, and it wears 73,776 miles on its stately wheels. The seller says that it’s currently used for special occasions and charity events, and he has photos and documentation to validate its special history, as it’s considered a Muhammad Ali collectible. The car is said to have undergone an older restoration, and has received some recent maintenance.

1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche Drophead Coupe

While you have many manufacturers catering to the luxury segment of car buyers today, back in the Eighties, it was a different scene. Rolls Royce and their Corniche were front runners in the luxury car scene and wowed car buyers for 24 years. It was named after coastal roads in France, and even the name sparked a perception of luxury and class. Take a look at this 1985 Rolls Royce Corniche Drophead Coupe, for instance, with a reported 49,600 miles on the clock; this is Eighties luxury and class in all its glory.

1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible/Cabriolet

Rolls-Royce needs little introduction, with the brand itself often used as a superlative for the ultimate in anything and everything. Up for sale is an example of one of the brand's most iconic models, from an era where coach-built vehicles were recognized as a bespoke testament to style and class. This Corniche convertible left Rolls-Royce's Cheshire, UK factory in December 1985. This example requires some loving recommissioning to bring it back to its former glory but appears to present a solid basis with low mileage, having run just 41,000 miles over the past three decades.

1988 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible

Perception is a truly wonderous thing. Merely mention ‘exotic car’, and a multitude of brands come to mind. But mention ‘ultimate luxury car’ and two brands come to mind. One is Rolls-Royce. Over the years the Rolls-Royce brand has stood for one thing, to be the best in terms of pinnacle automobiles that make a statement. Mulliner Park Ward, a subsidiary of Rolls-Royce and the ones responsible for almost all of Rolls-Royce’s iconic designs ensured that each owner felt special and stood out from the rest. Celebrities, wealthy and popular personalities, even Dictators choose to roll about in a Rolls-Royce, driving or being driven in one. Why not cruise around in class and style with this 1988 Rolls-Royce Corniche II Convertible that could be yours. This Florida-based car is reported to have been sold new in the USA and the current owner has enjoyed it since 1990. This clean and fine example of British engineering and luxury comes with just 33,360 miles reported and has been maintained by a Rolls-Royce dealer in Florida. A majority of the service records are included for further peace of mind.

1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche Drophead

PENDING SALE

From making turbojet engines for aircraft to handcrafted luxury vehicles, the Rolls-Royce brand needs no introduction. One of Rolls-Royce’s success stories was the Rolls-Royce Corniche. Corniche stands for a coastal road especially one which is along the face off the cliff. The Corniche is a two-door, RWD luxury car that was offered as a hardtop and a convertible. The first-generation Corniche was produced from 1971-1987, and our subject specimen is a 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible aka Drophead with just 32,500 original miles on the clock

1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible

The Corniche name dates back to 1939 when a prototype was created based on the Bentley Mark V. Unfortunately, the car was never produced due to the onset of the first world war. The Corniche nameplate finally made its debut in 1971, in the form of a two-door, front-engine luxury car that was to appeal to rich and daring. This 1986 Rolls Royce Corniche Convertible has reportedly been well looked after since day one of its purchase and is currently for sale in Florida, with no more than 37k miles on the clock.