1989 Rolls-Royce Corniche II Convertible

Description

Long known as the pinnacle of elegance, the Rolls-Royce Corniche was first introduced to the world in 1971. By 1986, Rolls-Royce debuted the updated Corniche II, built especially for the United States market. Named for the famed Grande Corniche road along the French Riviera above Monaco, the Mulliner Park Ward design was “shaped by hand,” as each Corniche II is said to have taken five months to create, with two weeks alone spent building and fitting the convertible’s top. Features included a high-tech cellular telephone, “memory” front seats, and a new center console. Naturally, Rolls-Royce did not forget to include their traditional luxuries such as the finest English Connolly leather, matching Lombardy cross-banded wood veneers, and Wilton lambswool carpeting. Despite its heft the Corniche II could reach 120 miles per hour thanks to its 6.75-liter V8 engine. The 1989 model included painted bumpers enhancing aesthetics. All of this elegance, luxury, and craftmanship did not come without substantial cost, and just 1,361 Corniche II were produced from 1986–1989.

Rolls-Royce dubbed the Corniche II “The Ultimate Convertible” rightfully noting that, “The Corniche II is designed for the person who wants to combine top-down motoring with the ultimate in elegance and luxury.”

Highlights

• Finished in Brewster Green paint over a Tan Everflex convertible top

• Tan Connolly leather seating and upholstery

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

• Hydra-Matic three speed automatic transmission

• All unique properties of the Corniche convertible include:

  • Color-keyed bumpers and mirrors

  • Special Corniche II wheels covers

  • Chrome rim around the wheel arches

  • Third brake light on the trunk lid

  • Reversing lights and fog lights located besides the rear license plate

  • Identification plate "CORNICHE II" on the trunk lid

Features

• Extensive recommissioning of the suspension, brakes, fuel system, and various other accessories was conducted

• Upgraded Bluetooth audio with navigation and Apple CarPlay

• New speakers

• Headlights upgraded to LED

• The Spirit of Ecstasy on the Pantheon style grill

• Hydraulic suspension

• Fully equipped “Cocktail Requisite” bar set in either Yale locked door panel

• Power top

• Power windows

• Power locks

• Powered disk brakes with ABS

• Desirable 20,000 series model

• New wood and wooden steering wheel

Known Imperfections

• The CARFAX Vehicle History Report shows on 1 April 2006 “Accident reported with another motor vehicle,” “Damage to rear,” and “Vehicle drivable”

Included

• Full flask and glasses set included in each door vault

• Factory tool set

• Factory jack and lug wrench

• Spare tire and factory tire inflator

• Battery maintainer

• Two sets of keys

• Owner’s manual

• Top cover

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this 1989 Rolls-Royce Corniche II initially in New Jersey, and since 1990, New York.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: William Cooper Phone: 469.463.4542 email: wcooper@hagerty.com