1981 Unknown Rolls-Royce Camargue

Make

Unknown

Model

Rolls-Royce Camargue

Year

1981

Listed price

$89,500

Location

West Hollywood, California

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

60,923 miles

The Rolls-Royce Camargue holds a unique place in the marque's history, representing a bold departure from traditional styling while retaining the ultimate in British luxury. Launched in 1975, it was the most expensive production car in the world at the time, conceived as an ultra-exclusive grand touring coupe. Its controversial yet distinctive lines were penned by Paolo Martin at Pininfarina, marking the first time a production Rolls-Royce had been designed by an outside studio since the 1930s. Produced in exceptionally limited numbers—just 530 examples over an 11-year run—the Camargue was a statement of unparalleled opulence and individuality, positioned above the Corniche and Silver Shadow as the pinnacle of automotive extravagance. This 1981 Rolls-Royce Camargue, with 60,923 miles on the odometer, presents in an elegant Larkspur Blue, a fitting hue for its formal proportions and grand touring presence. Under the long bonnet resides Rolls-Royce's venerable 6.75-liter aluminum V8 engine, paired with a smooth GM Turbo-Hydramatic 400 three-speed automatic transmission. While Rolls-Royce famously quoted power output as "adequate," contemporary estimates for this era's North American specification cars typically hovered around 170 horsepower and a substantial 369 lb-ft of torque, ensuring the effortless progress expected from a car of this caliber. This rare Camargue offers a chance to acquire a significant piece of Rolls-Royce history, a testament to an era of unbridled luxury and distinctive design.