£24,750
1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche
United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche, a rare late second series model, features a Caribbean Aqua exterior with a luxurious Dark Blue Vaumol hide interior. It boasts a retrofitted fuel injection system, an engine rebuild, and extensive maintenance records, indicating meticulous care and attention from previous owners, including a Rolls-Royce specialist.
Condition
7
The car has had a number of upgrades and repairs, including an engine rebuild, fuel injection system retrofit, and bodywork repairs. The interior features high-quality materials like Vaumol hide upholstery and lambswool over mats. The car has covered 120,500 miles, averaging less than 3,000 miles per year, and comes with extensive documentation, including original build sheets and service records. While the car is described as being in good condition and ready to be enjoyed, the mileage and age suggest some wear and tear, but the maintenance records indicate diligent care.
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Automatic
Transmission:
CRH50300
Chassis No:
Odometer:
120,500 miles
LKJ 421V
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
In production between 1971 and 1982, the Rolls-Royce Corniche is the epitome of sophisticated motoring.
Fabled for its extravagantly sumptuous interior and hushed drivetrain, it was powered by a tuned version of Crewe's staple 6750cc V8 engine mated to an automatic transmission.
Equipped with firmer springs, thicker anti-roll bars, and revised steering geometry, it proved a more satisfying drive than its humbler saloon car siblings.
The presence of olio-pneumatic suspension and a plethora of electric motors ensured that it remained a singularly cosseting experience.
The Corniche received its first major revision in 1977 and included new rack-and-pinion steering and alloy-and-rubber bumpers, which replaced the earlier chrome bumpers, along with an oil cooler, aluminium radiator, and bi-level air-conditioning system.
This 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche two-door saloon by Mulliner Park Ward and bearing the chassis number CRH50300, was initially ordered through Jack Barclay Ltd on November...
Points of note
£6,703
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£36,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£118,652
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Nov 27 2022
Latest MOT Mileage
116,890 miles
Registration Date
1980-04-10
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 09 2021 with 116,890 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- shields limiting inspection
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed
On Nov 09 2020 with 116,559 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- shields limiting inspection
Passed
On Nov 04 2019 with 115,865 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- shields limiting inspection
Passed
On Nov 07 2018 with 114,524 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- shields limiting inspection
Passed
On Nov 21 2017 with 113,370 miles
Passed
On Nov 28 2016 with 113,183 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- under sealed all under side off vehicle
Passed
On Nov 17 2015 with 112,989 miles
Passed
On Nov 21 2014 with 112,850 miles
Passed
On Nov 14 2013 with 112,742 miles
Passed
On Nov 15 2012 with 112,582 miles
Passed
On Nov 17 2011 with 112,349 miles
Failed
On Oct 25 2011 with 112,326 miles
There were 15 defects noted.
Fail:
- Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- Coolant leak
- Oil leak
- cannot see condition of brake pads front or rear
- front/rear disc's slightly scored
Passed
On Nov 12 2010 with 112,097 miles
Passed
On Nov 07 2009 with 111,645 miles
Passed
On Nov 20 2008 with 110,754 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Failed
On Nov 18 2008 with 110,754 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Oct 13 2007 with 106,745 miles
Passed
On Nov 28 2006 with 106,188 miles
Failed
On Nov 15 2006 with 106,184 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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