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LOT 153 Ω

1976 Rolls-Royce Camargue Coupe Chassis no. JRE25619

Sold for CHF40,250 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 153Ω

1976 Rolls-Royce Camargue Coupe

1976 Rolls-Royce Camargue Coupe
Chassis no. JRE25619

• Offered without reserve
• Flagship model
• One of the most exclusive of all Rolls-Royces
• One of only 531 built

Footnotes

"Where the Camargue differs from all the previous Rolls-Royces is in the shift from the formal chauffeur-driven car as the flagship of the Rolls-Royce fleet to this impressive and luxurious two-door saloon. No longer does the millionaire who wants the most expensive Rolls-Royce have to forego the pleasure of driving." – Autocar, 8th March 1975.

Styled by Pininfarina of Italy, the Rolls-Royce Camargue was launched in 1975 to a mixture of awe and disbelief. Was this audaciously styled car, its lines reminiscent of the Continental sports saloons of the past, really worth almost twice as much as the Silver Shadow on which it was based? The company's flagship, the Camargue was priced at 50 percent above the Corniche and, like the latter, used an up-rated version of Rolls-Royce's dependable, 6,750cc pushrod V8 engine. In keeping with tradition the power output remained undisclosed but most testers reported a healthy improvement in acceleration above 70mph and a top speed in excess of 120mph. Rolls-Royce's advanced split-level air conditioning system was introduced with the Camargue, later becoming standard on the Shadow II range. In all other respects though, the interior remained the traditional 'Gentlemen's Club on Wheels', with acres of walnut embellishment and finest-quality leather. As range-topping models, the Camargue and Corniche were also the first to feature Rolls' revised rear suspension and ride height control.

Camargue production was shared between Mulliner, Park Ward in London and the Crewe factory for the first few years before being concentrated at the latter plant from 1978. Produced at the rate of around one car per week, the Camargue was an exclusive model even by Rolls-Royce standards, output totalling only 531 units by the time production ceased in 1986. Its price at the finish? A cool £83,122 or close to £249,000 (approximately €298,000) at today's prices!
This Camargue comes with a photocopy of a middle east registration document issued in 2013, which is when it is believed the car was acquired by the owner. This elegant and exclusive motor car has been on static display since acquisition and will require re-commissioning before further use.

Please note that this vehicle is not offered with any original registration documents, bidders should satisfy themselves as to registration requirements in their own jurisdiction. Please contact the department for further information.

Please note that if this vehicle is to be imported into Switzerland, Swiss Customs charges (Duty, Car Tax and VAT) will apply at roughly 12.5% of the Purchase Price. Included in this is the Swiss Duty which is calculated on the weight of the vehicle and shall be CHF 15 per 100 kg. Also included is Swiss Car Tax at 4% and this is calculated on the total Purchase Price (Hammer + Buyers Premium). Swiss VAT will then be applicable on the aggregated amount of the Hammer Price, Buyer's Premium, Swiss Duty and Swiss Car Tax at a rate of 7.7%.
Please note that customs rates to other countries shall vary. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department or our recommended shippers.

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We are pleased to confirm that this car is offered with an owner's manual, sundry invoices, and an original 2008 US registration document.

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