This is a one family from new, Beverly Hills chauffer driven 1959
Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Long Wheelbase with Division (Limousine)
that has accumulated a mere 48,000 miles from new and has been
consistently maintained and restored, only as needed. This is a
fabulous example of an investment grade Silver Cloud; Fully
documented from its original sales invoice through today, this
rust-free California example has excellent service and restoration
history, regardless of cost. Whether to be used on tours, local
dinners or at concours events, this is a Rolls-Royce worthy of
serious consideration. Of the 2,238 Silver Cloud Is, only 38 LHD
long wheelbase with division examples were produced for the
worldwide market. Of these, only a small number were for US
delivery. LCLC19 was ordered on the 3 rd of June 1959 by MM Kasler,
VP of the Free Sewing Machine Co of Beverly Hills, CA. The order
was placed through the Rolls-Royce dealer Peter Satori of Calif,
Inc. at a cost of $19,681. This Rolls was loaded with options,
including the desirable rear air conditioning, power steering,
electric windows, rear seat vanities, radio controls for the rear
passenger and a sheepskin mouton overlay for the rear passengers.
The son of Russian immigrants, Jay Kasler was raised in Canada
where he started and owned several companies, including Free Sewing
Machine. In 1954, Jay Kasler and some of his friends went to
Sacramento to get a bank charter and started City National Bank in
Beverly Hills and Jay was its first Chairman of the Board. This
Silver Cloud was driven for nearly 15 years exclusively by Mrs. Jay
Kasler's chauffeur, Raymond Russell Jones. Mr. Jones served as the
chauffeur for the Kasler family from 1940 until the early 1970s,
except for when he was in the US military during WWII. Mr. Jones
was the only person driving the Rolls until his retirement. The
Rolls continued to be serviced by the Rolls-Royce dealer or marque
specialist for decades, with service records kept meticulously in
its file (included in the sale). In 1988, Mrs. Kasler's daughter,
Mrs. Alex Roger, who had inherited the Rolls, invested
approximately $25,000 repainting it in its original Shell Gray,
refinishing the wood, updating some of the interior and many
mechanical updates we well. She enjoyed it for a short time before
she passed. It was then inherited by her son, and then, ultimately,
by her great-grandson who cares for the car through today. It is
likely impossible to have better provenance than this. The Shell
Gray metallic paint is nearly perfect. The shine and luster are
excellent with very few imperfections. The paint is what we would
consider concours for such an original motorcar. The Shell Gray is
complemented with a proper beautiful blue pinstripe. The chrome and
stainless steel are also excellent. We love the black walled tires,
which just look right on this Rolls. The Gray Leather interior is
beautiful today and is very soft and supple. The leather was
replaced in 1988 when Mrs. Roger restored her Rolls. The leather is
in very nice condition today with only normal creases from
occasional use and loved maintenance. The burl Walnut wood
throughout was refinished in 1988 and looks fantastic today. The
original Blue Wilton wool carpeting in the front compartment could
benefit from replacement as it is original and shows wear. The rear
passenger compartment features a lovely original sheepskin mouton
overlay with a special diamond pattern. Hidden inside the rear seat
center armrest is a complete original Roll-Royce vanity set in
as-new condition. The front compartment contains the controls for
the air conditioning system and its Radiomobile radio. The engine
compartment is well detailed, and the 4.9 liter six-cylinder engine
performs well along with its four-speed automatic transmission. The
driving impression is truly wonderful. The power steering makes it
easy to drive, the Rolls feels relatively light and confidence
inspiring. Instantly, it felt much as one must have felt to drive
as when it was new. The long wheelbase version is extended through
the rear doors by four inches to 127-inches, making the riding
impression noticeably smoother. Between its consistent maintenance
and 48,000 miles, this Rolls is a delight to drive. In the trunk
are the original tools, the spare, flashlight, jack and everything
originally delivered with this Rolls. Even more significant, the
original owner's manual, sales brochures, Workshop repair manual,
original sales invoice, factory data card and build sheets, and all
service invoices for six decades of loving care are included. A car
cover is also included. Rarely do we see such incredible
provenance. For more information and details, please call or text
Harry Clark at 1. or email us at
[email protected]. This Silver Cloud is available for
inspection at our Phoenix showroom. We are pleased to offer
FaceTime or WhatsApp live video inspections and we help coordinate
shipping worldwide. We also have financing partners if you are
interested in financing.