1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom

This 1960 Rolls-Royce Phantom V James Young Touring Limousine is a rare US delivery LHD example that has benefitted from a $100,000 mechanical and cosmetic restoration that was completed in January 2026. This Phantom V was specifically built as the 1959 Earls Court Show Car for James Young Ltd, ensuring that it is well optioned and received their top attention to detail. James Young Design No. PV22 is considered one of the most gorgeous designs on a Phantom V, with its beautifully sculpted and curvaceous lines. These are rarely found as a rust free, air conditioned US delivered car from new. Chassis 5LAS11 was ordered new through J.S. Inskip of NY through Jack Barclay, Ltd by Major-General Robert K Robertson for his home on Manhattan, NY. The Major-General agreed for the Phantom V to be used by James Young for the Earls Court Show as a pre-condition to its purchase. The Phantom was delivered on June 10, 1960, and was retained by him until his passing. The next documented owner was Garland Shell of Monroe, Louisiana, who acquired 5LAS11 on July, 21, 1978 and retained it for the next 24 years. Mr. Shell had a successful advertising firm and was a member of the RROC. The Phantom V was then part of a large Rolls-Royce collection until acquired by Harry Clark and Classic Promenade in 2023. Mr. Clark, through the specialists at Classic Promenade, invested over $100,000 in a comprehensive sympathetic cosmetic and mechanical restoration, keeping as much originality as possible. The results are a gorgeous James Young Phantom V that can be shown at almost any concours event, or enjoyed on tours as well as for personal use. The livery is formal and stately in its original Black paint with complementary tan pinstripes. The paint is about one-third original and two-thirds repainted and the shine and luster are excellent. The stainless steel and chrome trim are overall in excellent condition. The Lucas driving lights and rear mounted color matched TV antenna accessorizes the Phantoms stunning exterior. The Rolls originally was ordered with white walled tires and is presently fitted with blackwalled bias ply tires. The next owner can decide to update it with radials, add whitewall tires or keep it as it is. The interior is in overall beautiful condition. All of the burl walnut trim has been painstakingly restored to showroom condition. The chauffers compartment is finished in Black leather that is very soft and supple with normal creases with age. The stereo has been updated with a more modern system. The rear passenger compartment is all original tan wool broadcloth with complementary tan leather piping. The upholstery is in excellent original condition with no soiling. The two rear facing jump seats allow for a total of seven passengers. The tan Wilton wool carpeting is also in very nice condition. The center mirrored cocktail cabinet contains an original crystal decanter and two crystal glasses. Above the cocktail cabinet is a separate compartment holding th