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£27,281 (Est: £22,000 - £26,000)

1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible

United Kingdom • 10 May 2026 • Lot 60

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible, sold for £27,281, has been in single ownership since 1983 and includes the registration 'LEO 88'. While it exhibits originality and a well-preserved interior, it has spent over twenty years in storage and is now offered in 'garage find' condition, suggesting it needs recommissioning.

Condition

5

The car is described as being in 'garage find' condition, having been stored for over 20 years. While the interior is noted for its exceptional state of preservation, the car has a layer of dust and will likely need some refurbishment. The service book has sixteen stamps, indicating it was well-cared for when in use, but its current state suggests noticeable cosmetic and mechanical wear, which matches the 'Above Average' (5) rating.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

DRH 50189

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

LEO 88

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

SALE ROOM NOTICE: The vendor has now decided to include the registration number 'LEO 88' in the sale of the car.

The V5C has not been supplied, so prospective purchasers may have to be apply for a new one.

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 6,750cc 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...