1981 Rolls-Royce Corniche

This Rolls-Royce Corniche is a classic British luxury convertible, finished in a timeless colour scheme and fitted with a replacement roof in 2020. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.75-litre V8, sending around 177kW to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual transmission. This Corniche was originally delivered to its native UK in June 1981 where it was registered ‘TWU 101W’ before later being exported to Australia, where it passed the Compliance process in May 2025. The odometer indicates 45,900 miles, though this is not warranted. Build year: June 1981 The car is finished in white with a black soft top over a black leather-trimmed cabin, punctuated by wooden inlays. It rides on a set of 15-inch wheels, fitted with chrome covers and Goodyear whitewall tyres. Equipment includes ‘GB’ badging, cruise control, air conditioning, a Blaupunkt radio, and a Pioneer cassette deck. Accompanying the sale is the owner’s handbook, a history file that includes the original build folder, and one key. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: bubbling on the corner of one door, minor marks on the paintwork, light chips on the nearside B-post, mild delamination on the interior veneers, and light ‘patina’ and minor wear inside the cabin. The upholstery has been re-connolised. The roof was replaced in 2020, and a matching tonneau was supplied. The over-rugs have been renewed. There is a valid Queensland registration in place, which expires on 14 May 2026. The car was last serviced in August 2023 at 43,000 miles by Jack Barclay. The seller reports that the vehicle has been serviced every 8,000 miles. The Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible is an elegant classic luxury convertible, combining its stately Mulliner Park Ward coachwork with the marque’s iconic 6.75-litre V8. This example is finished in an ever-appealing colour combination and benefits from a replacement roof and tonneau cover, which were installed in 2020. Praised by the seller for its style and condition, it would make a natural addition to any British car collection as well as a sophisticated classic weekend cruiser, perfect for road trips or fair-weather outings to car shows and events.