1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche Drophead Coupe Chassis no: DRH 12739 engine no: SYL3888 Reg: 1BFO-212 (WA) Concessional for over two decades, one of the most desirable new cars one could buy was the Rolls-Royce Corniche. Exuding style, elegance and presence, this was a car that attracted the most flamboyant among affluent car buyers. Based on the highly regarded silver Shadow, externally the Corniche shared only the bonnet, while mechanically the cars were virtually identical