1981 Rolls-Royce Camargue project needs courage

This example of Rolls-Royce's Pininfarina-designed Camargue flagship, offered by Anglia Car Auctions at the end of January, was first registered in April 1981. Painted Ivory with a gold coachline and magnolia hide, the car has had four registered keepers since new; there is no online record of an MoT back to 2005 when online info began. The only documentation with it is the V5C plus the book pack with sales and service handbook, ‘quick start’ guide and two unmarked service books. It runs and drives, but requires recommissioning at the very least.

A closer look reveals a few challenges: loose or cracked trim, splits and wear on the driver’s seat, departing or clouded lacquer on the glovebox lid and dash, but our correspondent at ACA peered underneath and found no major rust. And the clock works! It’s a rare opportunity for any Rolls-Royce fan to prove their mettle – will it find a home? Sadly the sale was scheduled for a short time after we went to press, but with an estimate of £20,000 to £25,000, it may have found a saviour.