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Rolls-Royce Corniche

1971–1995

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  • Lowest price

    £27,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £39,065

    Since 2020 · n=12

  • Highest price

    £112,700

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    14

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 14 lots

Rolls-Royce Corniche

Based on 14 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

£49,417

Market value · recent verified sales

+10.4%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 10.4% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£62,211

+26%

5-Year Forecast

£67,062

+36%

Estimates based on 12 verified United Kingdom sales.

Market scores

48

Desirability

Moderate

55

Liquidity

Good

70

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1981

    £12,691-32%

    12 with · 6 without · med confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Rolls-Royce Corniche is trading at a median of £49,417 in the UK market, having appreciated 10.4 percent over the past twelve months—a steady clip that signals underlying strength. With only one active listing currently visible, supply remains tight relative to demonstrated buyer interest.

Moderate liquidity characterises this segment, with fourteen sales tracked over our available history and twelve transactions recorded in the past year. That volume is sufficient to establish reliable pricing, though neither abundant nor thin enough to suggest severe scarcity premiums.

Corniche examples typically carry low mileage for their age, averaging around 16,331 miles on transacted cars. This preservation profile reflects their status as cherished secondary or collection vehicles rather than daily drivers, which supports the stable-modern-classic designation.

The collectibility score of 5 places the Corniche firmly in collectible territory, driven by its position as an icon of British automotive luxury and the inherent appeal of hand-built craftsmanship. Desirability remains moderate, indicating steady but not frenzied demand among the relatively niche audience for six-figure-pound classics.

Base projections point to appreciation of 25.9 percent over three years (to £62,211) and 35.7 percent over five years (to £67,062), reflecting confidence in the market's upward trajectory. The high-confidence signal supports a hold stance for current owners, while prospective buyers may benefit from waiting for any near-term consolidation in a market that has already gained momentum.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£49,417
  • Annual appr. rate+10.4%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked28
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared28 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£1,500
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£4,350
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

For sale now · 2 live

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings1
  • Sales Last 12 Months2
  • Sell-Through14%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings1
  • Avg Sale Price£51,680
  • Avg Mileage at Sale16,331 mi
  • Recent Price Range£27,000 – £112,700
  • Total Sales Tracked14

Recent sales

Showing latest 12
  • €112,700

    bonhams · 24 Apr 2026

  • £27,000

    Collecting Cars · 5 Mar 2026

  • £85,744

    the-market · 30 Jan 2025

  • £43,550

    Collecting Cars · 14 Jan 2025

  • £55,284

    the-market · 8 Jan 2025

  • £31,000

    Collecting Cars · 3 Nov 2024

  • £30,000

    Collecting Cars · 11 Aug 2024

  • £27,000

    Collecting Cars · 29 Jul 2024

  • £36,550

    Collecting Cars · 25 Jul 2024

  • £41,580

    Collecting Cars · 4 Jun 2024

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.