1974 Rolls Royce Corniche Convertible from Sixteen Candles

Only in a handful of very short scenes, the 1974 Rollsy Royce Corniche that Jake loaned Farmer Ted (geek) to drive Caroline (hot drunk blond) home really gave a lasting impression.  I mean, back in high school, how'd you like to wake up in a parking with a hot blond in an expensive luxury car?  To top it off, no one remembered what happened, but someone had birth control pills.

Rolls Royces are really sweet.  Maybe the top of the pyramid for luxury cars.  But what else can you expect from a car maker who also made airplanes and jet engines.  In 1973, the car division was split off on its own as Rolls Royce Motors.


The first generation Rolls Royce Corniche Convertible were made between 1971 to 1987.  Only 3239 units were made altogether.  Hence, these cars are super rare.  Powerful, too.  They came equipped with standard 6.75 L Rolls Royce V8 Engine.

Here's a video of a Rolls Royce Corniche that went on sale at Fleming's Ultimate Garage. It sold!

Photos of Rolls Royce Corniche