The convertible top is Beige and is also in excellent condition today, with the rear window very clear and without fading. The classic Rolls-Royce wheels and thinly whitewalled tires looks perfect on this motorcar. The chrome and stainless are in excellent condition with nominal light scratching from time and use. The interior is replete with two toned wood veneers and numerous hides of soft leather. As with the rest of the Corniche, the elegant interior is nearly perfect given its 21 years and 38, miles.
The Autumn leather hides are soft and supple and are contrasted with Magnolia piping. The Autumn carpeting is nearly as new looking as well. The interior shows almost perfectly showroom new, with only very minor age creases and one very small crack in the veneer of the beautiful wood.
The drivers door cap railing has one small chip from the seatbelt, which is common for all the Corniches with shoulder restraints. The headliner is excellent as well. The venerable 6. This is sufficient to propel its 6, pounds of luxury to 60 mph in 8 seconds and a top speed of mph. The engine compartment is in concours condition today, another sign of its dealer servicing. This Corniche comes complete with two complete sets of keys, two umbrellas mounted in the trunk, the radio face holder, the owners manual and the complete set of service manuals.
Also included are all of the tools, gloves, Rolls-Royce battery tender and service equipment. As with all of the Arnage and Corniches of this series, the convertible top mechanisms were engineered by Mercedes-Benz and should be used only occasionally.
The Corniche drives markedly different from the Bentley Azure. The seating is softer, its quieter and the shifting and ride are noticeably smoother. Rack and pinion unit Steering pump Saginaw Steering wheel and Gear range selector unit Steering column Steering linkage Fault diagnosis Workshop tools. Exhaust manifolds Exhaust pipes and silencers Cars other than those built to the Japanese and North American specifications prior to car serial number Exhaust pipes.
Introduction Servicing Testing Gear change actuator Transmission - To remove and fit Torque converter Vacuum modulator and valve Governor assembly Speedometer drive Sump and intake strainer Control valve unit Rear servo Detent solenoid, control valve spacer and front servo Rear extension Oil pump Control rods, levers and parking linkage Turbine shaft, forward and direct clutches, sun gear shaft and front band Intermediate clutch, gear unit, centre support and reaction carrier Transmission case Fault diagnosis Workshop tools.
Adobe Reader is required to read this cd. By this time production had moved to Crewe, in preparation for the closure of Mulliner Park Ward. Adaptive suspension was also introduced. Visually there is nearly no difference between the Corniche III and IV except for a glass rear window replacing the previous plastic unit. The top mechanism was improved, no longer requiring manual latching. CFC-free air conditioning was specified, as were driver and passenger airbags.
In October a 21st anniversary Corniche was presented. In August engine power was increased by 20 percent. Read More. Share on facebook Facebook. Share on twitter Twitter. Share on whatsapp WhatsApp. Share on email Email. Share on print Print. Facebook Youtube Instagram. Private Message to Dealer. Offer Price. Classic Promenade. Useful Links. But they were too cheap for too long and rot for England. The ultimate W combines style, quality and pace.
Exclusive, but the most affordable model to run. Just a car, but one over-engineered and built to the highest standards, a Corniche will give immense pleasure to own and cruise around in provided it has been properly maintained, and is kept that way.
Mechanical parts are readily available secondhand: body and interior condition are the most important, but new running gear, if needed, is often costly, too. Steering power-assisted recirculating ball, 3. View all Rolls-Royce Corniche classic cars for sale in our classified listings.
Top 10 undervalued classics. Skip to main navigation. By Malcolm McKay. Rolls-Royce Corniche: what to look for. Bodywork See above for trouble spots. Engine The all-alloy V8 engine with cast-iron wet liners was beautifully built, although it suffers if neglected.
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