1991 CORNICHE III WITH 44K ORIGINAL MILES! RECENT FULL SERVICE - MUSEUM PURCHASE

Make:	Rolls-Royce
Model:	Corniche
SubModel:	CORNICHE III WITH 44K ORIG MILES!
Type:	Convertible
Trim:	CORNICHE III WITH 44K ORIGINAL MILES!
Year:	1991
Mileage:	44,380
VIN:	SCAZD02D9MCX30402
Color:	Magnolia
Engine:	V8
Cylinders:	8
Fuel:	Gasoline
Transmission:	Automatic
Drive type:	2WD
Interior color:	Light Tan with Magnolia Piping
Safety:	Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Santa Monica, California, United States

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Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
CD Player, Convertible, Leather Seats

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Description of 1991 Rolls-Royce Corniche CORNICHE III WITH 44K ORIGINAL MILES!

West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional stunning and very collectible example of this rare 1991 Rolls Royce Corniche III Convertible drophead coupe with only 44K original miles in this highly striking and gorgeous color combination of 'Magnolia' exterior paint with contrasting painted pin-stripes and a simply stunning interior with 'Light Tan' leather seats with 'Magnolia' piping, dark walnut wood, 'Fawn' carpets with its full set of original factory sheepskin rugs and a matching 'Tan Everflex' soft top with a tan mohair headliner and a matching 'Tan' leather tonneau cover! An uncompromising head-turner which never fails to get compliments from all who see her!
The Corniche was Rolls Royce's coupe and convertible versions of the Silver Shadow saloon and which was produced between 1971 and 1996. The model was assembled in Crewe and finished in London at the renown Rolls Royce coachbuilders 'Mulliner Park Ward' as a continuation of their 1965 Silver Shadow coupe and 1967 drophead, with the Corniche name applied in 1971. The Corniche coupe was discontinued in 1982. Total production of the coupes (1971-82) was only 1,108 and of the convertibles (1971-87) was only 3,239. The car as reworked in 1986 as the Corniche II (with 1,226 produced), in late 1989 as the Corniche III (with 452 produced) and in 1993 as the Corniche IV (with only 244 produced) when production was moved to Crewe after the closure of Mulliner Park Ward and the final form in 2000 was as the Corniche V after which production ceased in 2001.
This particular example is one of the renown 20,000 series, with updates including a redesigned dash with more modern instruments, an improved fuel injection system, a more robust cooling system, design improvements to the braking system, a better designed Japanese air conditioning system and anti-lock brakes; these models were introduced in mid 1987 and to distinguish the newly designed and updated series, the cars serial numbers jumped from 15,000-20,0000 and which as any enthusiast will tell you are the very best models of the breed. The Corniche III was introduced in 1989 with new alloy wheels, color-coded bumpers, a more advanced suspension system, air bags and MK-Motronic fuel injections. Minor interior changes included a revised dashboard, console and seats
This particular example was purchased by a renown collector and was placed in his museum collection from which we recently purchased the car and the car was sold after recently undergoing a major service including new front brake pads, new rotors, resealed calipers, new tires, oil & filter change etc for piece of mind turn key driving its next owner! The car boasts a clean Carfax report and there are no signs of any accidents or rust, obviously an always garaged and meticulously kept example!
Finished in this highly striking color combination paint with matching Rolls Royce hub cap wheels and with all the chromework, including the Rolls Royce grille, in absolutely outstanding and virtually flawless condition, this car would be virtually impossible to duplicate and you will most likely never see another one like it anywhere! The convertible top and it's headliner and matching boot (tonneau cover) are also in virtually flawless condition. The original and magnificent burled dark walnut woodwork is also in virtually flawless condition throughout. All the power options and electric windows are working as they should as is the air conditioning!
This obviously always extraordinarily well maintained Rolls Royce engine runs extremely strong and these cars are not slow - the engine purrs like a kitten, never stalls or idles rough and is extremely reliable - there is plenty of power to pull away at the lights and it cruises at high speeds with absolute ease. The transmission shift is almost imperceptibly smooth and the temperature always remains cool. The Corniche is truly a sensual car that you can drive with your fingertips, smooth and relatively silent, it's thoroughly therapeutic for both drivers and passengers. The delightful precision action of the electrically powered steering column gear change and the ultra light weighted power steering allows one to park this 5000lbs of pure luxury with literally one finger and this long but actually quite slender car is anything but ponderous thanks to it's torque and brilliant turning radius! The ride is truly luxurious from a high riding position and the soft feel of the Corniche is like no other car on the road. This particular model drives particularly well and must be driven to be fully appreciated.
This is one of only 452 Corniche III's built and one of the last in the original line of cars hand built in the legendary Rolls Royce Crewe factory and then converted at their renown coachbuilder's Mulliner Park Ward, of London England with a quality and craftsmanship that far surpasses that of today's mass produced models with many BMW parts. Finished in this striking and classic color combination - this is indeed a rare opportunity to own a piece of classic automotive history, from a time when Rolls Royce was truly building the world's finest automobiles - a great investment for the Rolls Royce enthusiast or collector or simply an outstandingly striking example of a very rare and unusual Rolls Royce for the discerning luxury classic car owner!
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WEST COAST CLASSICS, LLC Please note: TERMS OF SALE: YOU BID TO OWN: This vehicle is being sold by West Coast Classics, LLC; we are licensed and bonded vehicle dealers in the state of California. Please note that all vehicles sold to be registered in the state of California will be charged California sales tax on the final EBay sales price and any required government licensing, smog, documentation and registration fees. If leaving the state or country, the vehicle must be picked up by a professional licensed auto transportation company that can provide a bill of lading, otherwise California sales tax will be charged. (All licensed auto transport companies provide these). Any out of the state and international buyers will upon completion of the sale be sent by FEDEX the title and bill of sale for the vehicle and will be personally responsible for any sales tax and licensing and registration fees in their home state or province. 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