Rolls-Royce Corniche Fixed Head Coupe FHC 1975
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1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche Fixed Head Coupe FHC
Registration: AVS 737N
Chassis Number: ORH 20286
54,000 Miles
This 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniceh FHC comes to us with 54,000 miles,
This 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche was first supplied to Japan in right hand drive configuration, she was then shipped to Southern California in the 90s where she resided until the return to the UK in 2016. This Corniche has clearly benefitted from the warmer climate and the lack of salty roads as the underneath is almost as tidy as the top.
The outside is finished in one of the best colour combinations. Seychelles Blue with Dark Blue Everflex roof, with Beige leather upholstery, headliner and carpets. Factory fitted with FIAMM air horns, with foot switch which was only found on Japanese market cars. Stone Lambs wool carpet overlays, front headrests, and subtle gold coachlines. Sold new by Cornes & Co. Limited, Tokyo Japan. Copies of Factory construction, test, and shipping records are included.
As evident in the photos, the whole car is in lovely condition. The wood is in excellent condition. The headliner is in excellent condition with no water staining, tears or sagging. The carpet, overlays, and rubber mats show virtually no wear. The electric windows raise and lower rapidly with pushbutton limiters to control the final 1” travel for safe closure. The rear windows swing out with their own motors. The front seats adjust via door mounted joysticks. The dual zone (upper, lower) heat, A/C adjusts via controls in the centre console. The heat, cooling and fan speeds all function. The cruise control works and maintains a steady speed when set. All gauges work properly, including the clock. There is a box file of receipts and photos, even the tool kit which is obviously complete, has the factory tissue coverings.
The car received a 2nd in Class award at the 2011 Marin Sonoma Concours d’Elegance during the year Rolls Royce was the featured marquee, and has the potential to do the same here. At some point, the car received a Nardi wood rim steering wheel and Ronal 7 ½” alloy wheels with locking covers [as fitted to Rolls Royce cars in the early 1990’s]. The current odometer reading is 88000 kilometers
This exmaple is in showroom condition, the dark blue paint is in perfect condition, having been garaged all of it’s life. It’s current owner has looked after the corniche to the highest standard. The interior is the same story and is in showroom condition, finshed in beige leather.
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1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche Fixed Head Coupe FHC is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Grays by Vintage Prestige for £42000.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Rolls-Royce Model : Corniche Model Version : Fixed Head Coupe FHC Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1975 Sub type : Coupé Location : Essex
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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.