The Rolls-Royce Corniche Series III was produced from 1989 to 1993 and was a luxury convertible car. It featured a stainless steel bodywork designed by John G. Anderson, with a slight facelift compared to its predecessor, the Silver Shadow II-based Series II.
Mechanically, it retained the same basic layout as the previous model, with a 6,221 cc (six-cylinder) engine producing around 200 horsepower, and an automatic transmission system featuring three-speed overdrive. The Corniche was built on the GR (General Purpose) chassis and shared many components with other Rolls-Royce models of that era.
Inside, it had a traditional British coachwork interior with comfortable seating for four passengers and ample storage space in the boot compartment. Standard features included walnut wood veneer trim, power windows, central locking, and air conditioning as part of its luxury package.
The Corniche was marketed during a period when Rolls-Royce was undergoing significant changes under new ownership by BMW, which had acquired the company in 1991. The Series III was seen as a final generation before major updates were planned for future models.
During this production run, the Corniche remained available to special order and typically commanded a price over $100,000 in its base form at launch.