1971 Rolls Royce Corniche Mulliner Park Ward Coupe

Highlights

One of the very last handbuilt, aluminium-bodied Rolls-Royce Mulliner Park Ward 2-door Fixed-head Coupes
Only 369 right-hand drive examples ever built
Comprehensive £40,000 restoration in 2008
Extensive history file with invoices dating back over 20 years
Recent service and maintenance by Rolls-Royce specialist

The Appeal

This Mulliner Park Ward Coupe is a vanishingly rare gem. Boasting beautiful bodywork, hand-crafted for Rolls-Royce by the legendary coachbuilders Mulliner Park Ward, the two-door Shadow was soon to become a fixture of Crewe's repertoire - and was set to become the ever-enduring Corniche. Only 369 RHD examples were ever built between 1966 and 1971, and this is one of the very last ever made. In 1971, production was brought in-house by Rolls-Royce, and the model was officially granted the Corniche name. That makes this an incredibly scarce piece of retro luxury.

This particular example has been meticulously maintained and cherished by its current owner for the past decade. It underwent a comprehensive £40,000 restoration in 2008, including a bare metal respray in its original factory colour and a full re-chrome. The car's elegant dark Oxford Blue paintwork and Chippendale walnut dashboard are still resplendent, with the leather interior having a settled level of patina that perfectly suits the car. This adds a lived-in elegance that's likely to prove irresistible for the lucky buyer.

The most recent service and routine maintenance was carried out less than 100 miles ago at a cost of £3,360. Prior to that, the very dedicated vendor had the entire hydraulic brake system overhauled, as well as other repairs and improvements, at a cost exceeding £10,000.

Put simply, this is a remarkably well-maintained, scarce luxury car that's got just about everything going for it. What more could you hope for?

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1971
The DVLA records 7 previous keepers
In current ownership for the past decade
MOT exempt
Indicates 76,036 Miles
Maintenance has been carried out by renowned Rolls-Royce specialist Shadow Motorcars
Extensive history file with invoices dating back over 20 years
Original owner's handbook included

The Condition

Bare metal respray in the car's original factory colour, with replacement wings all round in 2008
The paintwork remains in impressive condition, with paint correction when needed maintaining its shine and depth
Elegant chrome bumpers (unlike the rubber bumpers of later models)
A full re-chrome at a cost of over £4, 000 was also undertaken, and remains in excellent condition
Underside looks clean and solid
Unique MPW stylish door handles
Chippendale walnut dashboard and exceeding rare original wooden steering wheel (only fitted to MPW coupes during 1971)
The leather interior is original and well-preserved with a patina that reflects its maturity
Carpets throughout the cabin and boot are in excellent condition
The headlining is taut and well-maintained, with no drooping or sagging
Factory fitted air conditioning is working well
Boot is clean and nicely kept

The Mechanics

6,745cc L410 OHV V8 powerplant
Automatic transmission with 3 gears
Engine bay looks in very good order
Recent service and routine maintenance carried out less than 100 miles ago at a cost of £3,360
Entire hydraulic brake system overhauled, with repairs and improvements costing over £10,000
Mechanically drives very well and has been extensively maintained regardless of cost

The vendor says:

This elegant and rare Rolls Royce couple starts readily and drives effortlessly and superbly, and its beautiful coachbuilt bodywork will attract endless admiring glances wherever you go.

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