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1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche

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A modified rear independent suspension was fitted to the Corniche in March 1979, and its wheelbase was extended to 120.5 inches in 1979, from 120 inches since 1974 and the original 119.75 inches. The Corniche of 1979 was still built in London by Mulliner Park Ward, and the company marked its 75th anniversary that year. The Corniche was built by Mulliner Park Ward in London at that time, and the wheelbase was lengthened for a second time, the earlier change having been made in 1974. The car also had a new rear suspension for the year.

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1979 1
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Rolls-Royce Motors 1
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Source Wikipedia: Rolls-Royce CornicheLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
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produced by Rolls-Royce Motors

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Source Wikipedia: Rolls-Royce CornicheLead paragraph, productiontier 2
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Production remained in London at Mulliner Park Ward; the new name was applied in March 1971.
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  • Corniche I (1971
    Later changes included a modified rear independent suspension in March 1979.
  • Year: Corniche I (1971
    Later changes included a modified rear independent suspension in March 1979.
  • Lead paragraph, manufacturer
    produced by Rolls-Royce Motors
  • Corniche I (1971, passage 2
    It was extended to 120 in (3,048 mm) in 1974 and 120.5 in (3,061 mm) in 1979.
  • Body style, coupe: Corniche I (1971
    as a hardtop coupé (from 1971 to 1980)
  • Body style, convertible: Corniche I (1971
    and as a convertible (from 1971 to 1995 and 1999 to 2002)
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