1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche

This 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible is powered by a 6.7L V8 engine backed by a 3-speed GM 400 Turbo Hydramatic  automatic transmission. Features include power steering, brakes, and windows, leather bucket seats, power top with new material, and R134a converted air conditioning. This black 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche with black leather interior is available now and comes with the original tool kit, owner’s manual, many newly installed parts and a clear Florida title in the seller’s name.

The exterior is refinished in black with a new black vinyl convertible top and a plastic rear window. Features include chrome bumpers with black impact strip, quad headlights, chrome grill, US spec front turn signals and taillights, reverse lights, and a third brake light. According to the seller, the top needs assistance when lowering.

A set of steel wheels are wearing stainless hub caps and trim rings wrapped with radial tires showing 70% tread.

The front power bucket seats, rear seat, trim, and door panels are upholstered with original black leather, with a new leather headliner and boot cover. Features include power steering, power brakes, power windows, wood grain accents, Nardi steering wheel with woodgrain rim, new aftermarket stereo with CD player, and black carpet. The seller notes that the driver’s seat motor is unplugged because the motor continues to run and the back seat top has some material lifting on one panel would need to be recovered. The seller will include new black lamb’s wool floor mats for the front and rear. Seller notes the car has new front speakers. Additional photos can be seen in the carousel to the right.

A 140-mph speedometer and gauges for amperage, oil pressure, fuel level, and coolant temperature are mounted in a woodgrain panel ahead of the driver. The odometer reads 71,600 original miles according to the seller.

The power is provided by a 6.7L V8 engine backed by a 3-speed automatic transmission. Under hood features include power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, new Optima battery, and original emissions equipment. The seller notes the air conditioning is cool, but not ice cold. New fuel pump, spark plugs, ignition wires, and distributor cap have been installed. The air conditioning system has been converted to R134a freon and a new evaporator, compressor, condenser, and dryer have been installed. This Rolls Royce is factory equipped with 4-wheel independent suspension with a rear drive axle. The stopping power is provided by power 4-wheel disc brakes with new brake calipers, rotors, and pads.

The seller will include the original tool kit and owner’s manual with the sale.