Highlights: – 6.75-litre V8 engine, petrol, automatic transmission – Corniche two-door coupe, the coachbuilt Mulliner Park Ward model – Silver exterior with dark blue leather interior and burr walnut veneer – Long-term ownership before joining a larger collection The private seller offers for sale this 1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche Coupe, powered by a 6.75-litre V8 engine, paired with an automatic transmission. Finished in silver over a dark blue leather interior, this two-door Corniche carries the Spirit of Ecstasy on its classic Rolls-Royce radiator, and comes from an owner who reports long-term ownership before the car became part of a larger collection. The Corniche was introduced in 1971 as the two-door successor to the Silver Shadow Mulliner Park Ward coupe, and it was built by hand by Mulliner Park Ward in London. It shares its running gear with the Silver Shadow, including the all-aluminium 6750 cc V8, a self-levelling hydraulic suspension and disc brakes all round, but its lower, more elegant coachwork gave it a distinct character as a personal luxury coupe. The Corniche remained in production in various forms for more than two decades, and the early cars with their slim chrome bumpers and fine detailing are among the most admired. The interior of this example is trimmed in dark blue leather with matching carpets, and the dashboard and door cappings are finished in polished burr walnut. The instruments sit directly in front of a large, thin-rimmed steering wheel, a period radio is fitted in the centre console, and the rear seat offers generous room for two. Outside, the car shows its chrome bumpers, twin round headlamps with fog lamps below, a dark roof covering and the Corniche script on the rear panel. Photographs of the engine bay, the chassis number stamped in the bodywork and the registration documents are included in the photo set. Condition of the bodywork & paint 4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts. Condition of the interior 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. Technical condition 4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing. Overall condition 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle comes from a private collection and is currently located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has an Italian registration. The chassis number is RT02274C. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more