A 1975 Rolls Royce Corniche convertible motor car

finished in Ivory with a cream hood and brown leather, piped in magnolia

This is a three-owner car, originally supplied to a yacht dealer who was based in the south of France. It was ordered in right-hand-drive configuration (as the owner didn't want to have to learn how to drive with the steering wheel on the left!) and delivered to Frank Dale in London before being shipped to Franco britanic Autos ltd, Paris. He had asked Rolls Royce to paint the car in Vauxhall Regency Cream but they refused to paint it a Vauxhall colour and gave him the closest colour from their approved swatches, being Rolls Royce Ivory (paint code 9510233). Eve Clarke purchased the car in 1987 when the mileage was recorded at 25,000 and it is now showing approximately 31,000 miles. Recently re-commissioned by a local Rolls Royce specialist (at a cost of £2,100, to include new battery, fuel tank flush and some new fuel lines) after approximately 12 years in storage, the car presents well and is ready to use and enjoy. The cherished registration DRB 700 will accompany the car.

Condition Report

The car presents well but on close inspection there are numerous areas of micro-blistering to the paintwork and some possible corrosion under the paintwork on the lower section of the bootlid. Mechanically the car drove well on a short test drive albeit the driver's window was not functioning and there may be a broken spring to the offside front suspension. We have been advised by the specialist who has recently worked on the vehicle, that the engine and gearbox appear to be fundamentally good but that it will need further work to the brake pipes and significant work to the hydraulic system whcih will need to be entirely renewed. There is a small tear in the hood near the nearside window. We are told the pump for the motorised hood mechanism is working but we have not operated the hood ourselves.

The car comes with two sets of keys and numerous old MOT certifcates and invoices for previous works (please see images)

Please note, the condition report included herewith is not exhaustive. Cheffins are unable to provide any further condition or mechanical reports on this lot and Bidders are thus advised to view the vehicle in person where possible. Our images and walk-around video are designed to provide a guide as to the physical condition of the vehicle only. Vehicles are sold as seen.