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The Rolls-Royce Corniche Drophead Coupe was introduced in 1970 as a convertible variant of the Silver Shadow, and it would remain in production for 25 years. Each example was built to individual customer order at Rolls-Royce's Mulliner Park Ward coachworks in London, taking over a month to handcraft to high standards.
This example was in the care of Malcolm S. Pray Jr. Mr. Pray acquired this 1983 model out of Canada in 1993 and remained in his collection for 21 years. It has currently accumulated 28,642 miles, which are believed to be since new.
In 2009, the car was given a restoration. The body was stripped to bare metal, rust damage was repaired, and it was repainted in Pearl White. The interior wood was removed and refinished, new carpets were installed and the leather upholstery was re-dyed in tan to factory standards. The top was also rebuilt and recovered with the correct material.
Power is from an overhead valve V8 engine displacing 412 cubic inches and offering 220 horsepower. There is a three-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel disc brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2014
This example was in the care of Malcolm S. Pray Jr. Mr. Pray acquired this 1983 model out of Canada in 1993 and remained in his collection for 21 years. It has currently accumulated 28,642 miles, which are believed to be since new.
In 2009, the car was given a restoration. The body was stripped to bare metal, rust damage was repaired, and it was repainted in Pearl White. The interior wood was removed and refinished, new carpets were installed and the leather upholstery was re-dyed in tan to factory standards. The top was also rebuilt and recovered with the correct material.
Power is from an overhead valve V8 engine displacing 412 cubic inches and offering 220 horsepower. There is a three-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel disc brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2014
2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $45,000-USD $55,000
Sale Price :
USD $48,400
2014 RM Auctions - Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $40,000-USD $60,000
Sale Price :
USD $71,500
1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Rolls-Royce Corniche
(Data based on Model Year 1983 sales)
1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible Chassis#: SCAZD42A9DCX07697 Sold for USD$50,400 2023 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction | |
1983 ROLLS-ROYCE CORNICHE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: SCAZD42A8DCX07013 Sold for USD$47,300 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible Sold for USD$66,000 2022 Mecum Indy | |
1983 ROLLS ROYCE CORNICHE CVTBLE Sold for USD$35,245 2019 McCormick's - # 67 | |
1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche Drophead Coupe by Mulliner Park Ward Chassis#: SCAZD42A5DCX07048 Sold for USD$48,400 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche Drophead Coupe by Mulliner Park Ward Chassis#: CAZD42A6DCX07088 Sold for USD$56,100 2017 RM Sothebys : Santa Monica | |
1983 ROLLS-ROYCE CORNICHE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: SCAZD42A7DCX07052 Sold for USD$43,484 2015 Bonhams : The December Sale | |
1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible Sold for USD$45,650 2014 Auctions America - Ft Lauderdale | |
1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche Drophead Coupe by Mulliner Park Ward Chassis#: ZDX 07048 Sold for USD$71,500 2014 RM Auctions - Amelia Island | |
1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible Chassis#: SCAY0002CCX04363 Sold for USD$57,582 2006 Coys Auction - Legende et Passion |
Rolls-Royce Corniches That Failed To Sell At Auction
1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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