Overview The Rolls-Royce Cullinan represents the brand’s entry into the ultra-luxury SUV segment. Introduced for the 2019 model year, the vehicle is built upon the proprietary “Architecture of Luxury,” an all-aluminum spaceframe platform shared with the eighth-generation Phantom. Developed to provide the signature “magic carpet ride” associated with the marque, the Cullinan utilizes an air…
Overview The 1990-1991 Rolls-Royce Continental represents a specific era of the long-running Corniche line, serving as the two-door convertible flagship for the British manufacturer. Built at the Crewe facility, the Continental shared its fundamental architecture with the Silver Spirit and Silver Spur sedans, utilizing the robust SZ platform. This model was positioned at the pinnacle…
Overview The Rolls-Royce Cullinan represents the brand’s entry into the ultra-luxury sport utility vehicle segment. Built upon the proprietary “Architecture of Luxury,” an all-aluminum spaceframe platform shared with the Phantom and Ghost, the Cullinan is engineered to provide the signature “magic carpet ride” associated with the marque, even when traversing uneven terrain. Since its introduction,…
Overview The Rolls-Royce Continental, produced between 1985 and 1989, represents a specific period in the history of the Crewe-based manufacturer. During this era, the Continental nameplate was utilized for the two-door coupe version of the Corniche, maintaining the brand’s commitment to traditional British luxury and hand-built craftsmanship. These vehicles were constructed on the long-running SZ…
Overview The Rolls-Royce Continental, produced between 1992 and 1995, represents the final evolution of the long-standing SZ platform that underpinned the brand’s flagship offerings for nearly two decades. Positioned as the high-performance, two-door coupe variant of the Corniche and Silver Spirit lineage, the Continental was engineered to provide a grand touring experience characterized by traditional…
Overview The 1995 Rolls-Royce Continental represents the final evolution of the long-running SZ platform, which served as the foundation for the company’s flagship sedans and coupes throughout the 1980s and 1990s. As a high-performance variant of the Corniche/Continental line, this model was designed to offer the traditional hand-crafted luxury of Crewe while providing a significant…
Overview The 1994 Rolls-Royce Continental R represents a significant chapter in the history of the Crewe-based manufacturer. Introduced in 1991, the Continental R was the first Rolls-Royce model since the 1965 Corniche to feature a body style not shared with a Bentley equivalent, marking a departure from the brand’s traditional badge-engineering practices of the era….
Overview The Rolls-Royce Continental R, introduced in 1991 and produced through 2003, represented a significant departure for the brand. As the first Rolls-Royce model since the 1965 Silver Shadow to feature a body shell not shared with a Bentley, the Continental R signaled a return to the company’s tradition of bespoke coachbuilt aesthetics. Designed by…
Overview The 1997 Rolls-Royce Continental T represents a distinct chapter in the history of the Crewe-based manufacturer. Introduced as a high-performance, short-wheelbase variant of the Continental R, the T was engineered to offer a more driver-focused experience compared to the traditional, chauffeur-oriented models of the era. By shortening the wheelbase by four inches and widening…
Overview The 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche represented the final chapter of the traditional Crewe-built Rolls-Royce era. Introduced at the 2000 Detroit Auto Show, this fifth-generation Corniche served as the flagship convertible for the brand, reviving a storied nameplate that had been absent from the lineup since 1995. It was engineered on the platform shared with the…
Overview The 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche represents the pinnacle of British luxury grand touring during the mid-1980s. As a two-door derivative of the Silver Shadow platform, the Corniche was designed to offer a more personal, driver-focused experience while maintaining the uncompromising standards of craftsmanship associated with the Crewe-based manufacturer. By 1985, the model had undergone several…
Overview The 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche represents the pinnacle of British luxury grand touring during the 1980s. As a two-door convertible derivative of the Silver Shadow platform, the Corniche was engineered to provide an unparalleled combination of traditional craftsmanship and effortless performance. By 1984, the model had matured into a refined machine, featuring the iconic 6.75-liter…