Make:
Rolls Royce
Model:
Corniche
Country:
USA
Region:
CA
City:
San Francisco
Zip:
94112
Body Style:
Coupe
Year:
1972
Mileage:
80645
Miles
Transmission:
Automatic
Fuel:
Gasoline
Doors:
2
Color:
Black
Engine:
6.75L V-8
Condition:
Used
The Corniche is the Series One, steel bumper type. It is fitted with the mighty 6.75L Rolls-Royce V-8 with twin Su Carburetors, paired with the Turbo Hydramatic 350 (sourced from General Motors). The four-wheel independent suspension with coil springs is augmented with a hydraulic self-levelling system (using the same system as did Citroën, but without pneumatic springs, and with the hydraulic components built under licence by Rolls-Royce), on the rear wheels only. Four wheel ventilated disc brakes are provided.
The strong V-8 runs out smoothly, revs smooth and strong and maintains great oil pressure.
All gauges, switches and lights work properly. Please see the attached videos showing the operation and driving of the car.
This is stunning surviving example of this classic. It is all original, showing very little wear from its 80,000+ miles.
The paint and body are excellent, no scratches or dings. The interior, hood and boot are also in great shape. The Everflex roof is in like-new condition - Remarkable!
The car includes original hardcover Owner's books and spare keys!
REPAIRS UNDERTAKEN:
Repaired all dings and scratches on body and in paint. Repainted rear boot lid due to having been keyed on rear of boot. Clay-sanded and buffed entire car. COST OF BODYWORK AND PAINT, $4,500.00.
Interior cleaned and fully detailed interior and applied Hyde Food to all leathers. Cleaned all carpets. I do have all four original thick, rich Wilton Wool overcarpets in deep red with the car. They are in superb condition.
MECHANICAL REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS
I HAVE HAD THE CAR GONE THROUGH AND REPAIRS BY TWO DIFFERENT LOCAL SHOPS MADE TO ALL MECHANICAL COMPONENTS AT A COST OF OVER $25,000.00. ALL RECEIPTS WILL BE INCLUDED WITH THE SALE. THE MOST RECENT REPAIRS WERE BY RICK HUNT OF HUNT AUTOMOTIVE OF FORT
MYERS, A TRUE EXPERT ON THESE MOTORCARS.
ALSO THE CAR IS RIDING ON NEW AVON TURBOSTEEL 70 RADIAL TIRES, WHICH MATCH THE OEM TIRES FOR THE ROLLS-ROYCE. THE HUB CAPS ARE EXCELLENT.
THE REPAIRS INCLUDED:
ALL FOUR BRAKES REFURBISHED WITH NEW FRONT ROTORS, PADS, HUB SEALS, CALIPERS, HOSES, BRAKE LINE RETROFIT, CALIPER PISTONS, BRAKE HOSES, LEVELING HOSES, GASKETS ETC. THE CAR BRAKES SOLID AND TRUE.
TRANSMISSION SERVICE AND FLUSH
DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE AND FLUSH
LOF
REBUILD BOTH SU CARBURETORS
REPLACE PROPORTIONEING VALVES
A/C RECHARGE AND RETROFIT. A/C BLOWS ICY COLD, ALL CONTROLS AND FANS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY
ACCUMULATOR HOSES REPLACED.
NEW PLUGS AND WIRES
NEW IGNITION RESISTOR
NEW BATTERY
RADIOATOR FLUSH AND NEW COOLANT. THE CAR MAINTAINS PERFECT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
NEW FUEL PUMP
CHECKED CHOKE ......... NOT PULLING OFF, CHOKE STOVE FITTINGS AND PLUMING, BROKEN AND ROTTED OFF..... BIMETALLIC SPRING ROTTED,............... CUSTOM BUILD NEW PLUMBING AND FITTINGS, REPAIR SPRING, ALL PARTS NLA......
TWEEKED AND BALANCED BOTH CARBS...............
CHECKED FOR VACUUM LEAKS. FOUND NO VACUUM TO SHIFT MODULATOR SUPPLY . CORRECTED AND CHECKED MODULATOR. BAD REPLACED AND ADJUSTED, TEST OK
CHECKED AC, HEAT ON, SHUT OFF HEAT, BUILT ONE LOW PRESSURE HOSE, EVAC AND RECHARGE WITH R12.......... TEST OK.
CHECKED ELECTRICAL. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REINVENT..... AND TEST
CORRECTED SHORT, REPAIR REAR LIGHTS .....REPLACED LENSES. TAG LIGHTS REPLACED. ONE HEAD LIGHT BAD REPLACED.
CHECKED STEERING. STICKS AND BINDS ON ODD OIL LINE. REMOVED AND REROUTED RECKECK OK
CHECKED FOR PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT. OK
ADJUSTED PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND LATCH
THANKS
The strong V-8 runs out smoothly, revs smooth and strong and maintains great oil pressure.
All gauges, switches and lights work properly. Please see the attached videos showing the operation and driving of the car.
This is stunning surviving example of this classic. It is all original, showing very little wear from its 80,000+ miles.
The paint and body are excellent, no scratches or dings. The interior, hood and boot are also in great shape. The Everflex roof is in like-new condition - Remarkable!
The car includes original hardcover Owner's books and spare keys!
REPAIRS UNDERTAKEN:
Repaired all dings and scratches on body and in paint. Repainted rear boot lid due to having been keyed on rear of boot. Clay-sanded and buffed entire car. COST OF BODYWORK AND PAINT, $4,500.00.
Interior cleaned and fully detailed interior and applied Hyde Food to all leathers. Cleaned all carpets. I do have all four original thick, rich Wilton Wool overcarpets in deep red with the car. They are in superb condition.
MECHANICAL REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS
I HAVE HAD THE CAR GONE THROUGH AND REPAIRS BY TWO DIFFERENT LOCAL SHOPS MADE TO ALL MECHANICAL COMPONENTS AT A COST OF OVER $25,000.00. ALL RECEIPTS WILL BE INCLUDED WITH THE SALE. THE MOST RECENT REPAIRS WERE BY RICK HUNT OF HUNT AUTOMOTIVE OF FORT
MYERS, A TRUE EXPERT ON THESE MOTORCARS.
ALSO THE CAR IS RIDING ON NEW AVON TURBOSTEEL 70 RADIAL TIRES, WHICH MATCH THE OEM TIRES FOR THE ROLLS-ROYCE. THE HUB CAPS ARE EXCELLENT.
THE REPAIRS INCLUDED:
ALL FOUR BRAKES REFURBISHED WITH NEW FRONT ROTORS, PADS, HUB SEALS, CALIPERS, HOSES, BRAKE LINE RETROFIT, CALIPER PISTONS, BRAKE HOSES, LEVELING HOSES, GASKETS ETC. THE CAR BRAKES SOLID AND TRUE.
TRANSMISSION SERVICE AND FLUSH
DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE AND FLUSH
LOF
REBUILD BOTH SU CARBURETORS
REPLACE PROPORTIONEING VALVES
A/C RECHARGE AND RETROFIT. A/C BLOWS ICY COLD, ALL CONTROLS AND FANS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY
ACCUMULATOR HOSES REPLACED.
NEW PLUGS AND WIRES
NEW IGNITION RESISTOR
NEW BATTERY
RADIOATOR FLUSH AND NEW COOLANT. THE CAR MAINTAINS PERFECT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
NEW FUEL PUMP
CHECKED CHOKE ......... NOT PULLING OFF, CHOKE STOVE FITTINGS AND PLUMING, BROKEN AND ROTTED OFF..... BIMETALLIC SPRING ROTTED,............... CUSTOM BUILD NEW PLUMBING AND FITTINGS, REPAIR SPRING, ALL PARTS NLA......
TWEEKED AND BALANCED BOTH CARBS...............
CHECKED FOR VACUUM LEAKS. FOUND NO VACUUM TO SHIFT MODULATOR SUPPLY . CORRECTED AND CHECKED MODULATOR. BAD REPLACED AND ADJUSTED, TEST OK
CHECKED AC, HEAT ON, SHUT OFF HEAT, BUILT ONE LOW PRESSURE HOSE, EVAC AND RECHARGE WITH R12.......... TEST OK.
CHECKED ELECTRICAL. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REINVENT..... AND TEST
CORRECTED SHORT, REPAIR REAR LIGHTS .....REPLACED LENSES. TAG LIGHTS REPLACED. ONE HEAD LIGHT BAD REPLACED.
CHECKED STEERING. STICKS AND BINDS ON ODD OIL LINE. REMOVED AND REROUTED RECKECK OK
CHECKED FOR PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT. OK
ADJUSTED PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND LATCH
THANKS