1979 Rolls-Royce Camargue

Highlights

• Only 24,767 miles from new
• Smart light green with avocado leather cabin
• Recently imported from dry climes of Kuwait
• UK registered and recorded as a Historic Vehicle
• One of only 529 Camargues built

The Appeal

Nobody quite expected the Camargue. It was the first productionised collaboration between Rolls-Royce and Pininfarina and its chiselled, modern lines looked markedly different from anything that had every previously emerged from Crewe. It was the most expensive production car in the world and it would go on to influence the style of the firm’s ‘SZ’ saloons.

Just 529 were built, each costing the equivalent of close to quarter of a million pounds. Looking at this exceptionally low mileage LHD car, one of the last built, you can see where all that money went. It is a paean to the coachbuilder’s art, particularly the sumptuous hand-crafted interiors with their wood and leather.

Beautifully finished in light green with a rare avocado green leather cabin, this car has recently arrived from the dry, cossetting climes of Kuwait. It appears to be largely original, the preserved interior showing a light and characterful patina of age. Chassis records confirm that it was one of the last Camargues built.

Now UK registered, it is DVLA recorded as a Historic Vehicle so is usefully MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt. The vendor tells us that it would benefit from a service and being used.

History and Paperwork

• First registered 1979
• Chassis number JRX32181 confirms it as a factory LHD car
• Recently imported from Kuwait
• Now registered in the UK on plate HBJ223T
• First UK registered 15th May 2025
• One registered UK keeper
• V5C in current keeper’s name
• Registered as a Historic Vehicle so tax, ULEZ and MOT exempt
• The vendor advises that the car does not have service history
• Showing 39,859 kms (24,767 miles) which vendor confirms is correct

The Condition

• Pretty light green paintwork in good general condition as shown in photos
• Due to the age and originality of this car buyers should expect some patination
• Bodywork presents with straight panels and no reported accident damage
• Underside photographs provided
• Light scuffs to note to both front and rear bumpers
• Chromework in fair condition with some tarnish to minor components as shown
• Avocado green leather interior in fair condition for age and apparently original
• Interior shows light wear to driver’s seat bolster and front seat squabs
• Carpets in matching green with some age to note in photos including boot
• Supplied with black lambswool overmats showing some wear
• Veneers in walnut and in good, original condition with some typical aging
• Switchgear and dials in fair condition with some aging to note in photos

The Mechanics

• 6,750cc Rolls-Royce hand-built V8 engine
• 3spd automatic with column shift
• Vendor reports that low displayed mileage is correct
• We are told the car would benefit from a service and use

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