Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible (1980)

Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible

The successors to the Silver Shadow two-door saloons and drophead coupé - which had enjoyed very good sales - were on offer from 1971. However, these were not completely revised models, rather they were a slightly modified version of the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow with a new name.

Rolls-Royce had already arranged for the designation "Corniche" to be protected in 1939. The word represents a famous coast road in Southern France, an area where Sir Henry Royce spent much of his life.

Modifications to the valve timing and ignition, intake system and exhaust led to an increase in power. Moreover, a cruise control was fitted for the first time.