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£12,880

1981 Rolls-Royce Camargue

United Kingdom • 8 Apr 2023 • Lot 168

Vehicle Details

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This right-hand drive 1981 Rolls-Royce Camargue, finished in gold with a beige leather interior and gold-plated radiator shell, requires recommissioning after years off the road. While the engine runs, it notably lacks brakes and will need to be trailered, impacting its immediate usability and value.

Condition

3

The car requires recommissioning after being off the road for a number of years and has no brakes, requiring it to be trailered. While the engine runs, the lack of brakes and need for recommissioning indicate significant mechanical issues and a need for substantial reconditioning.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

JRH0050620

Odometer:

56,694 miles

Reg Number:

HDP 88W

RHD/LHD:

RHD

With plenty of money at the top of the market in the early 1970s, Rolls-Royce decided to try and conquer a little bit more of it by building a range-topping coupé to slot in above the Corniche in the model range.

Using the Silver Shadow underpinnings and enlisting Pininfarina to style them, Rolls-Royce came up with the Camargue - Britain's most expensive car at a launch price of £29,250.

Pininfarina ended up styling something reasonably handsome but also very derivative so there was a resemblance to a Fiat 130 coupé and Ferrari GT4 2+2 designs.

The 6,750cc, V8 had more power and torque than the Corniche but, in truth, it didn't feel all that different to drive which might explain why the Corniche outsold the Camargue.

That and, of course, the lofty price tag.

Originally registered on 1 st January 1981 this right hand drive Rolls-Royce will require recommissioning after being off the road for a number of years.

Presented in gold with beige leather interior this Camargue also has a...