1981 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible

description General Information Features and Options Car History We are pleased to offer 1981 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible s/n 03362, an amazingly well-documented and nicely original driver ready to enjoy in the upcoming Summer season. Corniche Convertible s/n 03362 was sold new in Southern California and comes with an amazing stack of documentation, from the original internal Rolls Royce order forms through the selling dealer paperwork, warranty records, service records, and a clean Carfax. Delivered new in Georgian Silver over black Mason with black leather and a black top to Roy Carver Rolls Royce, authorized Rolls Royce dealer for Newport Beach, CA 92660. Sold new to Dr. Neil Friedman, Huntington Harbor, CA (all warranty and service records are on file). In 1990, Corniche Convertible s/n 03362 was acquired by Mel Skolnik, Newport Beach, CA, and was with Mr. Skolnik until 2000, going to Frantz A. Dengler, Schaefferstown, PA, Regional Chairman of the Board of the Rolls Royce Club, Pennsylvania. Corniche Convertible s/n 03362 was acquired from Dengler’s estate by the current owner.The Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible was a major marketing success for Rolls-Royce, with 5,146 Corniche Convertibles built from 1971 to 1995. As a 1981 model, Corniche Convertible s/n 03362 has the longest wheelbase (120.5 in or 3,061 mm) for serene, user-friendly comfort, and was fitted with Bosch KE/K-Jetronic fuel injection, allowing its under-stressed 6.75 L (411 cu in) alloy V8 to cruise effortlessly at any speed the owner might wish, in quiet comfort, up to 118 mph.The body is straight, with consistent door, hood, and trunk gaps, and a solid door shut. The color combination is elegant, and the older repaint shows well. There are the usual very minor chips one would expect on a thirty-four-year-old automobile. The bumpers, grille, window frame, and brightwork are all in good condition. The interior is elegantly trimmed to match the exterior in soft black leather with grey accents and black carpet. The front and rear seats are in good condition, but Corniche Convertible s/n 03362 was obviously parked with the sun on the right side, so there is sun damage to the passenger’s right seat upper corner. The dash, door, and rear seat wood are in good condition, and the dash, door, and console leather are also in good condition. This car is fitted with a black canvas convertible soft top with some minor tearing at the snaps, and with a nice grey excellent headliner. Both the trunk and the engine compartment are in good condition and are completely stock. The underside is free of rust or repairs. The seats have the feel of an English gentleman’s private club, and the well-padded power top works effortlessly and doesn’t leak. Still has the 1980s-style car phone!1981 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible s/n 03362 comes with the hard-bound owner’s manual and a substantial collection of records from the delivery date forward. With Spring here and the Summer Season approaching, this will make a fun, top-down weekend cruiser for sunny summer cruising in an iconic example of British motoring elegance. Few vehicles supply such iconic style and plush comfort, and at such a low price point as the Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible II. Has 97,377 miles. Runs well, drives well. We photograph many interesting cars every month at a local park, and few collector cars have drawn more attention and flattering remarks than this Corniche convertible.1981 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible s/n 03362, an amazingly well-documented and nicely original driver ready to enjoy in the upcoming Summer season. Corniche Convertible s/n 03362 was sold new in Southern California and comes with an amazing stack of documentation, from the original internal Rolls-Royce order forms through the selling dealer paperwork, warranty records, service records, and a clean Carfax. Delivered new in Georgian Silver over black Mason with black leather and a black top to the authorized Rolls Royce dealer for Newport Beach, CA. Sold new in Huntington Harbor, CA. In 2000, s/n 03362 went to Frantz A. Dengler, Regional Chairman of the Board of the Rolls Royce Club, Pennsylvania. Corniche Convertible s/n 03362 was acquired from Dengler’s estate by the current owner. The body is straight, with consistent door, hood, and trunk gaps, and a solid door shut. The color combination is elegant, and the older repaint shows well. There are the usual very minor chips one would expect on a thirty-four-year-old automobile. The bumpers, grille, window frame, and brightwork are all in good condition. The interior is elegantly trimmed to match the exterior in soft black leather with grey accents and black carpet. The front and rear seats are in good condition, but there is sun damage to the passenger’s right seat upper corner. The dash, door, and rear seat wood are in good condition, and the dash, door, and console leather are also in good condition. This car is fitted with a black canvas convertible soft top with some minor tearing at the snaps, and with a nice grey excellent headliner. Both the trunk and the engine compartment are in good condition and are completely stock. The underside is free of rust or repairs. The seats have the feel of an English gentleman’s private club, and the well-padded power top works effortlessly and doesn’t leak. Still has the 1980s-style car phone! 1981 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible s/n 03362 comes with the hard-bound owner’s manual and a substantial collection of records from the delivery date forward. Has 97,377 miles. Runs well, drives well.SOCIAL MEDIA1981, 18 Mar., original order form to Rolls-Royce by Roy Carver, Rolls-Royce and BMW Newport Center, 1540 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Internal order number RXC 9530. Ordered in Georgian silver with black leather, white/black carpets, black bound grey, convertible top. Body number 0812, built at the Crewe facility.1981, 08 Apr., order acknowledged for delivery new by Roy Carver Rolls Royce