Est: £50,000 - £60,000
1974 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible
United Kingdom • 16 May 2026 • Lot 523
Vehicle Details
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Condition
7
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Automatic
Transmission:
DRH17842
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
SJO 310N
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
The two-door convertible version of the Silver Shadow has been, without doubt, the most commercially successful convertible ever produced by Rolls-Royce.
First introduced in 1966 as the Silver Shadow Mulliner Park Ward Two-Door, Drophead Coupé, to give it its full title, the car was instantly in demand.
When Rolls-Royce launched the two-door cars, the international jet-set began to clamour for attention at the dealerships.
With waiting lists measured in years, these hugely desirable vehicles began to change hands at significant premiums over list price and one can imagine the hushed negotiations over the green baize of the gaming tables at Crockfords, the Palm Beach and Aspinalls.
Customers who ordered the Drophead were not the same people who purchased the company's sensible saloons, with the cars frequently being specified in bright colours and eventually it became apparent that this version deserved to have its own model name so, after a few cosmetic changes in 1971, the Cornich...
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£6,703
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£36,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£118,652
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Feb 22 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
3,513 miles
Registration Date
1974-08-21
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 23 2026 with 3,513 miles
Passed
On Jan 17 2025 with 3,131 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Nov 12 2019 with 2,813 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 14 2018 with 2,163 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Nov 08 2016 with 2,000 miles
Passed
On Jan 13 2014 with 1,844 miles
Passed
On Sep 20 2012 with 803 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- note;underbody undersealed
Passed
On Jul 02 2010 with 743 miles
Passed
On Dec 23 2009 with 724 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed
On Jun 30 2008 with 713 miles
Passed
On May 11 2007 with 516 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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