Arguably the ultimate 1970s and 1980s status symbol of wealth and success, the Rolls-Royce Corniche was a car sought after by many but one only the fortunate few could afford. Designed and intended to be enjoyed by their lucky owners in warm-weather climates, each Corniche took four months to be hand built, with two weeks spent on the convertible top alone. With a list price of over $200,000, each car utilized only the finest materials Britain had to offer, including Wilton wool carpeting, Connolly leather, and carefully selected burl walnut veneer.

First introduced in 1971, the Corniche remained in production for nearly 25 years and over this time, these cars were periodically updated to keep them both modern and relevant. The Corniche II, the model’s first major revision, was introduced in 1977 and included new rack-and-pinion steering, alloy and rubber bumpers which replaced the earlier chrome bumpers, along with an oil cooler, aluminum radiator, and bi-level air conditioning system.

The 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible featured here is finished in the stunning factory color combination of Mason’s Black over a Red Connolly leather interior with black piping and a black power folding convertible top. This particular example was sold new at Williams Rolls-Royce in Cincinnati, Ohio to a local doctor who is the only owner from new! Previously the Corniche was judged to the finest of its class at a Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club National Meet where it scored and incredible 98 out of a possible 100 points! Today the Corniche presents in spectacular original condition complete with its original lambswool carpets while a mere 20,451 miles are present on the odometer; a number which is documented by every physical service receipt dating back to when the car was sold new in December 1984! With incredibly low mileage, one ownership and show winning provenance this Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible is one the best examples we have brought to the market in years and this example will certainly bring many years of enjoyment to its future caretaker. We are especially proud to offer this stunning 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible to the most astute collector, investor or enthusiast who appreciates low mileage and documented single ownership provenance! Classic cars have proven to be among the most resilient and rewarding investments in recent years with the Historic Automobile Group Index (HAGI) jumping 39% in 2013, 16% in 2014 and 17% in 2015 while posting gains of 467% over the last 10 years. Ready to make an investment that you can actually enjoy? Please contact one of our expert sales consultants for more information. They will be happy to give you a complete walk-around, supply you with a more detailed description and answer any questions you may have. Buy with confidence.