✦ Shifty Estimate
$25,200
- all time median
- $33K
- Sales, all time
- 6
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1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche Saloon
1971 to 1980 · Sedan
Price history
Recent sales
5 sales
1972 · Blue · 48,000 mi · automatic2025-05-01 · cbjeep$8,500
1973 · White · 88,000 mi · automatic2025-03-10 · ForzaCarCompanyPA$24,000
1973 · Red · 52,000 mi · automatic2024-11-29 · harryclark$43,000
1973 · White · 99,000 mi · automatic2024-09-19 · jpfrazier$41,000
1973 · White · 75,000 mi · automatic2023-11-01 · Amarzullo517$23,500
Specifications
- Engine
- V8, 6.75L
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
Common questions
How much does a Rolls-Royce Corniche Saloon cost?
Across every sale we have on file, 6 have sold publicly at a median of $32,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $25,200. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $13,150 to $42,400, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche Saloon worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $25,200. That sits below the $32,500 median of actual sales because the estimate weights the most recent results most heavily, and recent sales have come in under the longer-run median. We rate confidence medium: 6 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
What has a Rolls-Royce Corniche Saloon sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $8,500May 1, 2025Blue · 48,000 mi
- $24,000Mar 10, 2025White · 88,000 mi
- $43,000Nov 29, 2024Red · 52,000 mi
The Corniche Saloon represents Rolls-Royce's elegant interpretation of the grand touring four-door, sharing its platform with the more famous convertible but offering enhanced practicality without sacrificing luxury. Built on the Silver Shadow's monocoque chassis, it featured the venerable 6.75-liter V8 paired with GM's Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission. What distinguished the Corniche from the standard Silver Shadow was its more sporting character—revised suspension tuning, different gearing, and subtle styling updates including a distinctive grille treatment. Production was limited compared to other Rolls models, making genuine Corniche Saloons increasingly sought-after today. The model bridged Rolls-Royce's transition from traditional coachbuilt luxury to modern manufacturing while maintaining the marque's reputation for effortless performance. Well-maintained examples have shown strong appreciation, particularly those with documented provenance and original specification.