OWNERS NAME: BOB CAPLAN
YEAR: 1985
MAKE: ROLLS ROYCE
MODEL: CORNICHE
SUB MODEL:
BRIEF MANUFACTURER DETAILS AND SIGNIFICANT HISTORY OF CAR:
In 1965 Rolls-Royce added a series of 2 door Saloons and Drophead Coupes to the Silver Shadow model creating a revolutionary design for the firm. Although a boxy, square styling, it was instantly recognizable as a Rolls-Royce, with its upright grill Spirit of Ecstasy radiator mascot.
In 1971 Mulliner Park Ward, a subsidiary of Rolls-Royce, developed the Corniche as a
two-door version of the Silver Shadow, from the original designed in 1965. It was
produced as a hardtop Coupe (from 1971 to 1980) and a Convertible (from 1971 to 1995).
Originally referred to as a Drophead Coupe, in 1971 it was renamed the “CORNICHE”,
inspired by the Cliff Road along the French Riviera.
This 1985 version features built-in Bars in each door with 4 French Crystal whiskey glasses and a flask. It weighs 5000 pounds, is over 17 feet long and close to 5 feet high. It took approximately 20 weeks to produce.
In 1985 this car sold for $165,000, taking 20 weeks to produce. The coachwork is by Rolls Royce’s owned subsidiary, Mulliner Park Ward. The model remained in production until 1993 when it was replaced by a new model of the same name.
BRIEF STORY OF THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE:
This car remains original as manufactured. I am the third owner serving as
Stewart to its care and maintenance