1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche Series I

Description

“Rightly so, the craft of coachbuilding has acquired something of the status of a black art,” said Rolls-Royce. Introduced in the early 1970s as a two‑door, drophead companion to the Silver Shadow, the Corniche was conceived as a rolling expression of refinement and effortless power.

The Corniche was assembled almost entirely by hand at Mulliner Park Ward, each example is said to have taken five months to create. Each body panel was individually formed and fitted, lead‑loaded, and finished. Inside, the Corniche used Connolly leather hides, while the dashboards and door caps were finished in book‑matched Lombardy walnut veneers. Wilton lambswool carpeting, thick sound deadening, and chrome or stainless detailing reinforced the sense of permanence. Even the West of England broadcloth power convertible top took two weeks to build.

The fuel-injected 6.75‑liter V8 was engineered for near‑silent operation. Traditional steel springs with advanced hydraulic self‑leveling suspension ensured the famous Rolls‑Royce “waft,” isolating passengers from road imperfections. Just 2,017 Corniche convertibles were produced from 1977 to 1987.

This '84 Corniche was purchased new from Rolls-Royce of Beverly Hills in California. It has been refinished in Royal Blue over tan leather with dark blue piping.

This 1984 Rolls Royce Corniche Series I is now offered with manuals and books, an accident-free CARFAX, Vehicle History Report, and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Coachwork by Mulliner Park Ward

• Refinished in the original Royal Blue (RR. 9510457)

• Tan leather upholstery (VM 4134) with Dark Blue piping (VM 4133)

• Tan wool West of England broadcloth power convertible top

• 6.75-liter L410I aluminum V8 engine with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection

• Hydra-Matic three-speed automatic transmission

Factory Equipment

• The Spirit of Ecstasy on the Pantheon style grill

• Hydraulic self‑leveling suspension

• Power rack-and-pinion steering

• Power disc brakes

• Power windows

• Power top

• Power door locks

• Power mirrors

Modifications

• Alpine cassette player and Sony CD player

Servicing & Documentation

• Service reported by the seller includes:

  • Injection amplifier module

  • Engine run sensor

  • Injection coil

  • Repaired wire to oil gauge

  • Refinished burl wood door caps and rear ashtrays

Known Imperfections

• The included CARFAX history report lists the following (see report for full details):

  • July 2018: Mileage inconsistency when the odometer reading went from 62,081 to 24,327 miles.

• Paint chips on rear corner of hood, left front fender above turn signal, and right front fender in front of wheel

• Cracked interior wood trim

• Fuel and temperature gauges are not operating

• Audio systems are inoperative

• Air conditioning does not blow cold

• Dashboard wood has cracking

• Driver’s power seat does not work correctly

• Trunk carpet is frayed

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche Series I in California, Ohio, and Arizona.

Included Items

• Original owners’ manuals and booklets

• Convertible top cover

Additional Information

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Frank Malefors Phone: 602-488-7888 Email: fmalefors@hagerty.com