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This is a beautiful and classic example of a 1987.5 Rolls-Royce Corniche II that spent many of its years in Beverly Hills and Southern California. This has been well cared for and is in very good condition today. Having never been in an accident this would be a nice Corniche II to drive and enjoy. Fittingly, this Corniche II is fitted with two cocktail requisites built into each door panel.
This Corniche was purchased new from Greg Motors via Beverly Hills Rolls-Royce. It left the factory on the 30 th of March 1987 and was bought new by Mr. Tatham of Beverly Hills on the 12 th of May 1987. This is an early 20,000 series Corniche, which had many important improvements over the earlier models. Most of the early service work was performed by Rolls-Royce of Beverly Hills. By May of 1990, Dr. Lawrence Birnbaum of Beverly Hills acquired the Corniche, by then having accumulated 24,953 miles. The last owner is a client of ours and a member of the RROC. They have enjoyed this Corniche for the past 14 years.
Ordered in the stunning livery of Masons Black with twin fine coach stripes in tan, it was repainted the classic Rolls-Royce colors of Magnolia with twin tan coachstripes. It still retains a Tan Everflex (Code 5202) convertible top and is complimented by chrome Rolls-Royce wheels.
The interior is elegant in its original Tan leather (Code A4143) with contrasting piping in black leather. The tan leather interior is in remarkable condition belying its 33 years of age. The drivers seat has minimal creasing with a six inch area showing wear of the original tan dye and black piping on the drivers bolster. The interior leather has never been re-dyed and is in very good condition. The burl walnut veneer is also excellent, with no chips, one small crack near the ash tray, no fading or discoloration. The wood is in nearly showroom condition. A sport wood steering wheel has been added and looks fantastic. In the center of the wood wheel is a built-in navigation system that cleverly hides behind a Rolls-Royce logoed panel that removes in a second.
The Cumberland Stone Wilton wool carpeting is bound with tan leather and is in good condition. A JVC high powered stereo system has been professionally installed and works well.
The Rolls comes complete with service records, a clean CARFAX, its owners manuals, books, tools and the inspection report. Most of the accessories work as they should on this Rolls except the drivers side mirror does not adjust horizontally electronically, the driver seat doesnt adjust as detailed in the 158-point inspection report. The suspension and brakes are all up to date and serviced. With 106,000 miles covered over 33 years, this Corniche has been consistently used and maintained through the years as opposed to many that have sat for long periods of time, neglected. It has averaged 3,200 miles per year of use through its life.
For valuation purposes, the NADA high retail value is $79.5k. Further, the Hagerty Price Guide values are $84.5k for No 1, $69,000 for No 2, $56,000 for No 3 and $47,000 for No 4. This example is clearly a No. 3 car and will be bought well.
For more details and information, please call, email or text Harry Clark at 1.602.245.7200 or [email protected] . It is available for viewing at our Phoenix showroom.