1988 Rolls-Royce Corniche

KEY FACTS This Rolls-Royce Corniche is an eye-catching example of the drop-top modern classic luxury car. It is powered by a 6.75-litre V8 fed by Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, driving the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission. Now offered for sale via a private owner, the car has had six keepers in total, but it has reportedly remained in single family ownership from 1991 onwards. It was initially registered to the mother of the current keeper, then to the current keeper's brother, and finally to them in 2023. The odometer shows 16,450 miles, which the seller states is the genuine total, having been acquired by the family in 1991 with approximately 2,700 miles showing. EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This Corniche II is presented in the handsome combination of Vermilion paintwork over a Parchment leather-trimmed interior, offset by red piping, burgundy carpets, and dark burr walnut inlays on the dashboard, centre console, and door cards. It rides on a set of 15-inch wheels, fitted with polished hub caps features body-coloured stripes, and with Avon Turbosteel tyres. The factory specification includes electrically adjustable front memory seats, air conditioning, front and rear electric windows, twin central front armrests, and a drinks compartment in the passenger-side door card. This example has also been fitted with a Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 radio cassette player. The car will be supplied with its correct owner’s manuals and stamped service record, as well as some maintenance invoices. historic MOT certificates and tax discs, and one key. CONDITION Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: some general age-related marks to the paint including stone chips on the front end, as well as ripples in the passenger door, and crazing on the wing tops. Inside, there are scratches on the driver’s seat base, and wear on the leather strip below the ignition switch. The MOT test history is sh