This 1981 Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible is has a 6.75-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission, and the car is finished in red over tan leather. Equipment includes a power-operated tan soft top, a Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament, wheel covers, a Blaupunkt stereo, a Pioneer cassette player, multi-zone automatic climate control, wood interior trim, and red sheepskin floor mats. Service performed under current ownership has included rebuilding the steering rack and rear shocks as well as replacing the tires, water pump, and fuel filter.
The Corniche was an evolution of two-door Silver Shadow built by Mulliner Park Ward. This example was delivered new in Tudor Red (9510305) with a power-operated Cream soft top (5568 DH). Other features include a Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament, chrome mirrors, plastic-trimmed chrome bumpers, and dual exhaust outlets that terminate beneath the rear bumper.
Black 15″ wheels wear RR-logo covers and are mounted with 235/75 Avon tubeless whitewall tires. The car utilizes rack-and-pinion steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and independent suspension front and rear. Two brake calipers were replaced, the steering rack and rear shocks were rebuilt in preparation for sale, at which time the tires were mounted and balanced.
The interior was upholstered by the factory in Magnolia leather (VM 3997), which covers the seating surfaces as well as portions of the console, dashboard, and door panels. Wood trim accents the cabin, and appointments include red sheepskin floor mats, red carpeting, a digital exterior thermometer and clock, power windows, a Blaupunkt Frankfurt AM/FM stereo, a Pioneer cassette player, and automatic climate control with upper and lower temperature settings as well as air conditioning.
A two-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of a column-mounted shifter and Jaeger instrumentation including an 85-mph speedometer and a combination gauge. The six-digit mechanical odometer shows 2,900 miles.
