1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible
A right-hand drive 1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible, finished in Ming Blue over a blue leather interior, belonging to the chrome-bumpered production series of 1971–1977, of which only 1,232 were built in both drive configurations. Originally delivered new to entertainer Sir Bruce Forsyth, who retained it for seven years, the car has covered under 40,000 miles and has been part of a private collection since 2018. Mechanical work was carried out in 2019 and the car holds a current MOT.
Ownership
- 2023-02-24Auction saleEstimate £70,000 – £80,000
- 1971-07-01 → 1978Factory deliverySir Bruce Forsythpartial documentation
The car was delivered new to the late entertainer Sir Bruce Forsyth as a UK-supplied right-hand drive example; he kept it for approximately seven years.
- 2018 →Acquisition unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
The car has been part of the vendor's private collection since 2018; at the time of cataloguing the odometer read 39,719 miles.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2019MechanicalThe Percival Motor Car Company
Mechanical work costing in excess of £5,000 was carried out, addressing the car's most recent servicing and mechanical requirements.
- —Inspection
A fresh MOT test was passed with no advisories noted, valid to 23 January 2024.
The test was described as not strictly required at the time it was obtained.
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