1989 Rolls-Royce Corniche III

This car is offered from outside of the European Union. It has been imported under temporary admission customs bond and is therefore subject to Dutch import tax (9%) on top of the winning bid price. Cars less than 30 years old will pay 10% Dutch import tax plus 21% VAT on the hammer. If exporting immediately to another country, then tax/duty will only be paid in that country.

The winning bidder will pay €500 customs charge on top of the ‘hammer’ price.

The winning bidder will receive a receipt for the final hammer value, as their proof of purchase.

This vehicle has been on static display in the Middle East for a number of years and the only history or paperwork available is displayed in the photo gallery. In all cases the papers shown are photocopies unless otherwise stated. We do not have the original paperwork.

Unless otherwise stated, we have not tried to start or drive the car and cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality. The car is not registered anywhere.

It will require recommissioning prior to road use and is sold ‘as seen’.

As CARS Europe BV is the guarantor of all customs duties and taxes for vehicles within Dutch customs bond, the car cannot be released until full payment received.

All storage charges (€30 + local VAT per day commencing from the sixth day following the auction end) must be paid in full prior to the vehicle’s collection or onward transportation. Collection and viewings are strictly by appointment only.

Please send an email to the storage centre to ensure vehicle(s) are ready at time of collection. Photographic ID will be required at time of collection. If a third party is collecting for you, then written authorisation is required in advance from you and photographic ID of the third party is required at the time of collection.

CARS Europe BV will contact you after the balance payment is received to confirm onward transport requirements. For enquiries about import tax and shipping contact Madam Joanna Herlihy, +31 (0) 252 682 526, +44 7483 433912, [email protected].

VIN: SCZAD00A8KCX29201.

In common with many cars from the vendor’s collection of static display vehicles, this grand Rolls-Royce Corniche II Convertible comes with no history or service records beyond whatever is shown in the documents section.

It has fewer than 45,000 kms on its odometer.

We believe it was exported new to Japan and bought for the vendor’s collection of static display vehicles in 2012.

The car doesn’t start or run at present (but it does take power to the dashboard), so our appraisal of it is entirely based on its cosmetic appearance.

The car has dark blue paintwork with a cream-coloured folding vinyl roof.

The bodywork is free of any major aberrations and there are no dinks, dents and creases of any real significance.

It’s not perfect though.

One of the supporting ribs at the rear of the hood on the driver’s side has popped out of its channel at one end and is starting to lift up.

There is a short rip in the outer layer of the hood on the other side at the rear.

The hood does work, though, and goes up and down as it should do.

There are a few spots on the boot lid where something unknown has been spilled and there are some scuffs on the rear bumper.

The bonnet also shows evidence of something (of unknown provenance) being spilled on it at some point.

There are several scuffs on both doors and on the wings behind them.

The chrome work and wheels are generally good, as is the badging, trim and most exterior fixtures and fittings.

It’s a similar story on the inside – pretty good but not perfect.

The leather upholstery has more than acceptable levels of patina and light creasing and is intact and functional all round.

Like the rest of the interior, the carpets and mats are dirty and in need of a good clean but are otherwise OK.

The roof lining is fine, as are the plentiful wood veneers and inserts.

The door cards are good, if a bit grubby on the driver’s side.

The rear-view mirror is not attached and is currently sitting loose on top of the dashboard.

The boot is in good order and contains the car’s tonneau cover.

We can’t make any claims about the functionality of switches, knobs, levers, toggles, buttons, dials or other electrics as we haven’t started or driven the car.

The clean, dry engine and engine bay look fine and the undersides of the car appear to have plenty of structural integrity.

This car comes with no history or service records.

It must be registered in the country of your choice and you will need to contact the appropriate vehicle licensing agency for instructions on how to do this.

No documents shown in the gallery in any way constitute any kind of licensing or registration certification unless otherwise stated.

When new, these cars were the most luxurious and expensive automotive statements money could buy.

In our opinion, this one should be well worth the time and effort needed to recapture its former glory.

Provided, of course, that the engine, electrics and mechanicals are amenable to recommissioning.

We’re confident to offer this car for auction with an estimate of €40,000 - €60,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located in a bonded warehouse near Amsterdam. To arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.