TWO-DOOR PINNACLE

When it came to Rolls-Royce success stories of the 1970s, the Silver Shadow – already five years old at the start of the decade – was without compare. This was the car that had opened up the marque to a whole new breed of buyer, its hi-tech spec and modern style (albeit with a traditional twist in terms of quality and finish) ensuring it was a hit from day one. And with regular ongoing development, the Silver Shadow remained competitive throughout its 15-year career, eventually ending its days as Rolls-Royce’s biggest-selling model of all time.

Naturally, a bestselling Rolls-Royce is still an exclusive machine. But there have always been buyers who crave even more exclusivity, the kind of folk who want a car that’s genuinely hand-built from beginning to end. And among various such offerings from Crewe was this pair of two-door hardtop models: the Corniche and the Camargue. They were quite simply the most expensive two-door saloons you