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1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche Drophead Coupe

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 10, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$38,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $35,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1983
Make and model
Rolls-Royce Corniche
Generation
Corniche 1971 to 1995
Version
Corniche 1971 to 1995
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
SCAZD42A5DCX06661
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 31 comparable sales, 41% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$49,500 to $87,250
Median$58,500
Sales behind it31Likely

From 31 sales of the Rolls-Royce Corniche 1971 to 1995 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $49,500 and $87,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Oct. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 6, 2026$66,500
1982 ROLLS-ROYCE CORNICHE CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 12, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 12, 2026$32,000
1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche ConvertibleMecum, Aug. 15, 2025MecumAug. 15, 2025$52,000
1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche ConvertibleBring a Trailer, April 8, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 8, 2025$50,126
1982 Rolls-Royce CornicheBroad Arrow, Feb. 15, 2025Broad ArrowFeb. 15, 2025$60,000
1981 Rolls-Royce Corniche ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 15, 2025MecumJan. 15, 2025$135,000
1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche II ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Oct. 3, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 3, 2025$58,500
1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche IIBring a Trailer, Sept. 1, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 1, 2025$61,000