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1 THE In TERn ATIOn AL CLUB FOR ROLLS-ROy CE And BEn TLEy CARS NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 ISSUE B339 InCORPORATIng DECEMBER ISSUE 414 HISTORICAL SERIES COnTInEnTAL RALLy SILvER SHAdOw PROjECT PART 3

2 rolls- roy ce ent husiast s club The hunt house, high street, PaulersPurY, northamptonshire nn12 7na Telephone: +44 (0) Facsimile: +44 (0) Shop: +44 (0) admin@rrec.org.uk web: Office and Shop open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday chairman Johan va nden Bergh Overstraat 66A, B-3020 Veltem, Belgium. Tel: jvb@edpnet.be deputy chairman ian hick Corporate Governance 4 St John s Avenue, Kirby Hill, Boroughbridge, York, North Yorkshire YO51 9DL. Tel: +44 (0) i3a2n@talktalk.net Board of directors Gerwald anderle Sales & Marketing Brucker, Bundestrasse 100, A-5700 Zell am See, Austria. Tel/Fax: rrec-austria@aon.at Martin carnell Tool Hire and Registers 22 St Alkmunds Close, Duffield, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 4ED. Tel: +44 (0) rreccarnell@outlook.com antony channing Finance Patchetts, 118 The Street, Puttenham, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1AU. ajcrr@btinternet.com richard Fenner Sections Highnoon Farm, Rose Hill, Withersfield, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 7SE. Tel: +44 (0) cambridger@hotmail.co.uk allan Fogg Archives and SHRMF 43 Cyncoed Road, Cyncoed, Cardiff CF23 5SB. Tel/Fax: +44 (0) allanliz1947@gmail.com steve lovatt Seminars & Technical Support Hollandrowe, Main Road, Shelford, Nottingham NG12 1EE. Tel: +44 (0) stevelovatt@live.com lindsay robotham Membership and Publications 7 Farley Road, Derby, Derbyshire DE23 6BX. Tel: +44 (0) lindsay.robotham@outlook.com allan rosetzsky PR, Events & Continental Liaison Malmøgade 8, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark. Tel: allan@arconsult.dk club headquarters contact details Business development Manager Barry Gallafent, The Hunt House. Tel: +44 (0) barrygallafent@rrec.org.uk Membership lisa alderson, The Hunt House. Tel: +44 (0) lisaalderson@rrec.org.uk events Manager ailsa Plain, The Hunt House. Tel: +44 (0) ailsaplain@rrec.org.uk receptionsist/administrator linda Kerns, The Hunt House Tel: +44 (0) admin@rrec.org.uk librarian Philip hall, c/o The Hunt House club services club shop vicky Bland, The Hunt House. Tel: +44 (0) vickybland@rrec.org.uk The archives, records archivist - sharron Bland, sharronbland@rrec.org.uk or archives@rrec.org.uk - contact for chassis records, valuation forms, DVLA and general enquiries, Tel: +44 (0) seminars ailsa Plain, The Hunt House Tel: +44 (0) ailsaplain@rrec.org.uk valuations - Car valuation forms are available from The Hunt House (see above) on receipt of 40. Completed forms are to be sent to the Valuation Officer with photographs of the car. For cars insured on an agreed-value basis, Richardson Hosken requires a revaluation every three years. valuation officer allan Fogg (see Board of Directors) chief instructor, seminars steve lovatt, Tel: +44 (0) Films and Photography colin hughes, 6 The Birches, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP3 0LJ. Tel: +44 (0) annual rally chairman Trevor Baldwin, Tel: +44 (0) chief Marshal Jane Pedler, Tel: +44 (0) lead Judge rob Pedler, Tel: +44 (0) Trophy Master linda Ball, Tel: +44 (0) Trade co- ordinator Patsy Baldwin, Tel: +44 (0) consultants insurance For quotations apply to Richardson Hosken, Library House, New Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4GD. Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Technical support & advice technicaladvice@rrec.org.uk spares advice sparesadvice@rrec.org.uk sir henry royce MeMorial FoundaTion limited chairman Mrs J e Pedler. The Hunt House. Tel: +44 (0) chairman@henryroyce.org.uk Business Manager Graham cottrell, The Hunt House. Tel: +44 (0) admin@henryroyce.org.uk librarian Philip hall, The Hunt House. Tel: +44 (0) pah.rr@btinternet.com annual subscription For 2016 UK membership Overseas membership (includes rest of Europe and Eire) Overseas membership airmail (includes rest of the world) Joint membership (add this amount to the above subscription) New member joining fee (add this amount to the above subscription) Junior membership (under 20 years). Note: New member joining fee not applicable... 20

3 FOR ROLLS-ROYCE & BENTLEY ENTHUSIASTS Chairman s Notes Dear Enthusiasts, As the driving season is drawing to a close, it is fitting to express a sincere thank you to that army of volunteers who have been working tirelessly for our benefit. Special mention must go to Malcolm Law who has decided after many years of dedicated service to hand over the reins of the Derby Phantom Register to TF Robertson I would also like to mention Eliot Levin who has painstakingly put together the story of The Rolls-Royce Armoured Car based on the manuscript of our late President Eric Barrass will see an even better edition of the Club s flagship event, now completely managed by Ailsa, but still under Trevor s watchful eye. The pressure is on, for 2017 marks both the 110th Anniversary of AX 201 the car that made Rolls-Royce a household name for excellence, and the Club s 60th Jubilee. We are indebted to the Silver Ghost Register for a major re-enactment of the Ghost s endurance record during the Round Britain Tour. This will also be the highlight in the RREC s 60th Anniversary Celebrations. More is to come! In order to promote the RREC s highly recommended Seminar programme, it was decided to offer first-time members a voucher for one free Seminar. As promised, the Board is taking support of local initiatives seriously and hence it has pledged support to the Silver Ghost workshops as a good complement to the existing Seminar programme. Likewise, the RREC will be supporting Epoq Auto from 4 to 6 November in Lyon, France, courtesy of the relentless enthusiasm of the Romande Section, or is it our International Correspondent, Gérard Le Clerc. Also the French Section will be benefitting from some central aid for its participation at Rétromobile (February 2017). Before that, the RREC will be present at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, at the NEC in Birmingham from 11 to 13 November. Now is also the time to consider whether you might want to stand for election to join the RREC Board at the 2017 AGM. In total there will be seven vacancies but it is hoped that five directors will wish to stand again they will be asked to confirm this at the November Board Meeting meaning that there will definitely be two vacant spaces as both Gerwald Anderlé and Steve Lovatt are required to stand down next year by virtue of years served. If you have any experience in the marketing area or any other field, we would like to hear from you. In this context I would also like to issue another appeal for any Club member having some expertise in the legal area. The idea is to build up a portfolio of legal specialists we can call upon should the need arise. So far we are covered (amongst others) for employment law and data protection. With a bit of luck, you might never be needed! May I take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a delightful end of the year and a healthy and happy 2017! Johan Vanden Bergh Number 339 November/December 2016 The Bulletin is published every other month. Photographs, illustrations, features, members letters and announcements are always welcome. Deadline for material for the next Bulletin: 4 December Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy, no responsibility is accepted for statements published in good faith. In this issue... Chairman s Notes... 3 Publications Piece... 5 Historical Series... 6 Annual Continental Rally Flashback Prestige Bentley Chauffeur Course hp Register Rally Does Your Steam Valve Work? New Club Motor Car Silver Shadow Project th North of England Rally Foundation News Junior Members World Watch Section News Registers Correspondence New Members List Events List Advertiser The Rolls-Royce trademarks are trademarks of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd and/or Rolls-Royce PLC and are used under license Reproduction of material published in this issue in part or in whole without written permission is expressly forbidden. Copyright is normally vested in the contributor and application should be made in the first instance to the Publications Development Manager. Designed and printed by Acanthus Press Limited, Wellington, Somerset. Produced by Jackie Robotham - with thanks to the Publications Team and Authors for their contributions. Front Cover: 1964 S3 Flying Spur BC164XC. Back Cover: Breakfast run to Biltmore: William St Clair s 1929 Springfield Phantom I Brewster Derby S211KR. Taken during the RROC 65th Annual Meet, Biltmore, Asheville NC. 31 July 4 August The full report Meet in the Mountains by Colin Hughes to appear in B340. RREC B337 B339 jul/aug NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

4 Note del Presidente Carissimi Appassionati, con l avvicinarsi della fine della driving season, la tentazione è soffermarsi sui nostri successi, che sono stati molti, tuttavia dobbiamo già cominciare a guardare avanti perché ci aspetta un altro anno denso di attività. Questo però non senza un grazie di tutto cuore a quell esercito di volontari che lavorano instancabilmente a vantaggio della nostra organizzazione. Una menzione speciale deve andare a Malcolm Law, che ha deciso dopo molti anni di intenso impegno di passare le redini del Derby Phantom Register a TF Robertson. Vorrei inoltre citare Eliot Levin, che ha scrupolosamente ricostruito la storia dell autoblindo Rolls-Royce Armoured Car sulla base del manoscritto del nostro scomparso Presidente Eric Barrass. L opera ha infatti riscosso un discreto successo: in occasione del lancio durante il Rally annuale di quest anno, in un lampo sono state distribuite più di 250 copie. Il 2017 ospiterà una edizione rinnovata dell evento principale del Club, oggi completamente gestito da Ailsa, anche se ancora sotto l occhio attento di Trevor. La pressione è tanta, in quanto il 2017 segna sia il 110 th anniversario della AX 201 l auto che ha reso la Rolls-Royce un nome conosciuto per l eccellenza e il 60th anniversario del Club. Siamo grati al Silver Ghost Register per una importante rievocazione del record di durata della Silver Ghost nel corso del Round Britain Tour, che sarà anche il momento saliente delle celebrazioni per il 60 anniversario del RREC. Altre sorprese arriveranno! Per promuovere il programma di Seminari del RREC, che consigliamo vivamente, è stato deciso di offrire ai nuovi membri un voucher per un Seminario gratuito. Come promesso, il Consiglio è seriamente impegnato a sostenere le iniziative locali e pertanto ha assicurato il suo sostegno ai workshop Silver Ghost come valida integrazione al programma di Seminari esistente. Inoltre, il RREC sosterrà Epoq Auto dal 4 al 6 novembre a Lione, in Francia, cortesia dell inarrestabile entusiasmo della Sezione romanda, e del nostro corrispondente internazionale, Gérard Le Clerc. Anche la Sezione francese sarà sostenuta a livello centrale per la sua partecipazione a Rétromobile (febbraio 2017). Prima di quella data, il RREC sarà presente al Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, press il NEC di Birmingham dall 11 al 13 novembre. Se non sarete presenti al lancio dell Annuario del RREC il 9 dicembre, desidero approfittare di questa occasione per augurare a tutti voi e ai vostri cari un piacevolissimo fine d anno e un felice e prospero inizio per il 2017! johan Vanden Bergh Presidente Styreleders kommentarer Kjære entusiaster, Mens kjøresesongen går mot slutten, er det fristende å se tilbake på det vi har lyktes med. Vi har lyktes med mye, men vi må allerede nå begynne å rette blikket fremover mot enda et begivenhetsrikt år som ligger foran oss. Samtidig skal vi ikke glemme å gi et hjertelig takk til den armeen av frivillige som har jobbet utrettelig for oss. En spesiell takk må gå til Malcolm Law, som etter mange år ved rattet har besluttet å gi styringen med Derby Phantom Register til TF Robertson. Jeg ønsker også å nevne Eliot Levin, som omhyggelig har satt sammen historien om den pansrede Rolls-Roycen basert på manuskriptet fra vår avdøde president Eric Barass. Med et godt resultat, vil jeg også si, med 250 eksemplarer solgt på et øyeblikk under lanseringen av boken under årets årlige rally. I 2017 kommer vi til å se en enda bedre utgave av klubbens viktigste begivenhet, som nå er helt under Ailsas ledelse, dog fortsatt under Trevors årvåkne blikk. Forventningene er høye, for 2017 markerer både 110-årsjubileet for AX 201 bilen som gjorde Rolls- Royce-navnet synonymt med perfeksjon, og klubbens 60-årsjubileum. Vi skylder Silver Ghost Register en takk for en stor gjenskapelse av Ghosts enduranceprestasjoner under Round Britain Tour. Dette kommer også til å være i fokus under feiringen av RRECs 60-årsjubileum. Det kommer mer! For å promotere RRECs sterkt anbefalte seminarprogram, ble det besluttet å gi nye medlemmer en gavekupong for ett gratis seminar. Som det ble lovet, tar styret lokale initiativer på alvor og gir sin støtte til Silver Ghost-arbeidsgruppene, som et godt tilskudd til det eksisterende seminarprogrammet. RREC kommer også til å støtte Epoq Auto fra 4. til 6. november i Lyon i Frankrike, som vi kan takke Romande-avdelingen for, om ikke vår internasjonale korrespondent, Gérard Le Clerc. Frankrike-avdelingen får støtte fra sentralt hold til deltakelsen i Rétromobile (februar 2017). Før dette vil RREC være til stede under Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show i NEC i Birmingham, fra 11. til 13. november. Hvis jeg ikke ser det under RRECs årboklansering den 9. desember, vil jeg benytte denne muligheten til å ønske deg og dine kjære en fantastisk siste del av 2016, og en frisk, god start på 2017! johan Vanden Bergh Styreleder Publications Piece I hope you all enjoy the wonderful articles we have for you in this our last Bulletin of We start off this edition with a review from Mike Evans, of the Armoured Car book, in memory of Eric Barrass. This is a fantastic review written by a man with first-hand knowledge, and an amazing memory, of the Rolls-Royce records of the vehicles and all the people who have been part of this publication, from its inception, many years ago, to it being sent to print this year. His article does more than review the book, it adds a warmth of reminiscence to it, as well as keeping a scrupulous and discerning eye to the detail. There are a few copies of the Armoured Car book for sale in the Club shop, but with Christmas getting nearer, stock will soon be depleted and we will be ordering a second print run of this latest addition to the Historical Series. Contact Vicky Bland in the Club shop. Tel: +44 (0) vickybland@rrec.org.uk. We also have a new feature this time, with World Watch, brought to us by our very own International Correspondent, Gérard Le Clerc, who is based in Geneva. He plans to share his page with other Clubs, museums, events, to keep us informed of what is going on all over the world, and to share with others, details of our major events, so in return, spreading news of our RREC all over the world, helping us to live up to our name as the International Club for Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars. Adding to the international feel of our Bulletin we have Michael Ehrhardt writing for us from the German Section, with a very interesting report on the Wraith in its different forms throughout the years. This feature came about by Michael making himself known to me at the Annual Rally, which I ask you all to do, should you have a few moments The Publications Team Jackie Robotham Publications Development Manager Martin Carnell Production Advisor Rodney Lewis Publications Advisor Colin Hughes Presentation Consultant Tom Clarke Historical Consultant Gérard Le Clerc International Correspondent David Towers Copy Assistant Christina Wild Copy Assistant Luca Hepburn Copy Assistant to spare at the 2017 Diamond Jubilee event. Not only has Michael written this feature for us he has also taken all of the photographs himself apart from one in which our Club photographer Colin Hughes, gave him a hand. You will be astounded to see George Dunn being presented with his ten year badge, when you realise that George is a Junior member. He joined the Club at the age of eight, and already has a collection of Club memories to share with us, at the ripe old age of eighteen. The Foundation are making a return to our pages, you will be delighted to know, though only briefly for this edition, but with a comprehensive portfolio of fine articles for us for future editions, including details of some very special finds in the archives. They will also be sharing with us a list of the lectures and events they have planned for next year, as well as letting us know about all the good works they do with engineering apprentices, and the hard work they put in to keep the condition of The Hunt House in good order. The publications team is working hard on preparing new features for you for Peter Charlton will be providing us with information to keep our tool box in order, and Nicholas Simons is thinking about producing a series of How to articles for us. Our newly created Hospitality team have begun to make plans for our next visit to an outside event, which will be at the South of England Rally in May, and I look forward to seeing you there. Bring your article suggestions and old car photographs along with you, and introduce yourself to me or any member of the team, who will make you most welcome. I wish you all a very merry Christmas and very happy New Year. jackie robotham Publications Development Manager Hospitality Coordinators - Sharon Carnell Sue Swierczek Emma Thomas Mick Wetton Barbara Green Contact details All enquiries and submissions to: rrecjackie@outlook.com Telephone: +44 (0) RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 5

5 Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club HISTORICAL SERIES No A REVIEW By Mike Evans, Chairman Emeritus Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust 1 HISTORICAL SERIES No. 48 The new volume is entitled, THE ROLLS-ROYCE ARMOURED CAR its Substance and its Place in History. Its author, Eliot Levin, describes himself modestly as editor and he records as part of the title that the volume is in memory of Lt-Col Eric Barrass and Mrs Grace Barrass. ERIC AND ARMOURED CARS Interest in Rolls-Royce Armoured Cars followed some years after leaving the Army. After twenty-three years service he joined Marks and Spencer, and it was at that time that he began a fifty year enthusiasm for Rolls-Royce cars. A local Vicar in Sheffield tipped Eric off about a local funeral service being about to sell off its fleet of Rolls-Royces. (As an aside I was at Nether Edge Grammar School in Sheffield at the time, and have the most vivid memory of two Phantom hearses departing from Nether Edge Hospital as I stood waiting for a bus home. They raced each other exhausts hissing as they accelerated away at quite remarkable speed.) Eric followed the Vicar s tip-off and bought an early 20/25 with Rippon Brothers coachwork: he paid 150 for it. It served the Barrass family for seven years and wedded them to the marque for life. The old mechanic who had served also as hearse driver gave Eric a lot of information about the car. He also said that he had served on Rolls-Royce Armoured Cars with the RAF in Iraq and asked Eric if he would like to see his photo album. That was it Rolls-Royce and Armoured Cars. Eric was hooked, and he began collecting and researching on the subject. When Eric became General Secretary of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club and wrote Secretary s Notes he was able to use his writings to glean information from other sources and his data base of documentation and photographs grew. THE RREC IN THE 1960s AND 1970s My first contacts with the RREC must have taken place in the 1960s, and, at one stage, I was appointed Club Historian a role in which I was less than effective due to pressures back in Derby. However, in 1978, I was appointed Manager Employee Communications and Community Relations for Rolls-Royce Ltd factories in the Midlands. It gave me opportunity to invite the RREC to visit the Nightingale Road Works, and a bond was kindled. 2 When it came to organising a commemorative plaque on the wall of Royce s Design Studio Camacha at West Wittering in the late 1970s Eric ensured that the RREC supported the event superbly. Rolls-Royce Motors allowed me the use of The Silver Ghost but Eric had cars participate which included a 20hp Goshawk prototype Royce had actually used at Elmstead a 1913 Austrian Alpine Trials 40/50hp and a London to Edinburgh type 40/50hp. Eric s support excelled even further when 617 Squadron the Dambusters were invited to the first civic reception ever set up for them in Britain. This involved making Nightingale Road one way only, shutting main streets in Derby and having Derbyshire Constabulary on duty wearing white gloves. For this, Eric arranged for 100 cars to take part all driven by their owners. Quite superb, and greatly appreciated. 2. Rolls-Royce and Crews S W Africa RNAS ACD RRAC offloading for S S Borda, Walvis Bay, German S W Africa, April Eliot has achieved a massive success in that this book is the most definitive account of the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Armoured Car yet published but this is where the story has come to a notable conclusion. To understand where it began, the clock has to be turned back to the Second World War and North Africa. Eric Barrass served there as an Officer on Armoured Cars Humber Light and Heavy models - and his experiences gave him a personal interest in such vehicles. 1. Following the bombardment from the sea in 1914 of some of our East Coast Towns, Rolls-Royce armoured cars manned by the RNAS were sent to act as Coast Defence Vessels. RNAS Rolls-Royce armoured cars outside the Crown Hotel, High Street, Southwold, Suffolk, March RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 7

6 T E Lawrence, with driver Cpl McKechnie ASC in Damascus on 2 October 1917 in Silver Ghost Blue Mist. Lawrence had entered the city the previous day when the British military presence was established. 5. SAMUEL PICKWICK Apparently not all names were chosen for their martial significance. 5th Armed Car Coy, Burniston Barracks, Bridlington, Yorkshire. 6. THAR, 1924 Pattern MKI. Note small (1914) turrets and side opening doors. NAP tyres fitted. Solid with one inch holes bored at intervals. Calcutta early 1930 s. Auxiliary Armed Forces (India) Equivalent of UK TA (Yeomanry) Units. 7. Rolls-Royce 40/ MKIA cars of the Northants Yeomanry on a training exercise at Conksbury Bridge, Derbyshire early A SADDENED ERIC It was the opening of The Hunt House on the very next day which inspired Dennis Head, by then Managing Director of Rolls-Royce Limited, and Roy Heathcote, Director of Engineering in Derby, to ask me to consider what might be done to secure Rolls-Royce s engineering history. In earlier years it had been Dennis who had persuaded me not to leave when the Rolls-Royce Museum Project was cancelled in In the autumn of 1981 the launch of the Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust was announced, and I will never forget the pained look on Eric s face when he suggested I had done the dirty on the RREC. I answered that the RREC was focussed mainly on enthusiasm for, and owning Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars. The RRHT would be mainly for employees who had spent a lifetime as engineers within Rolls-Royce. They only rarely had an old Rolls-Royce or Bentley but they would have interests in the history of other products and companies which had become part of Rolls-Royce Limited: Bristol, Bristol Siddeley, de Havilland Engines, Blackburn and Armstrong Siddeley, and their predecessors. I said that we had different backgrounds and different purposes but that we shared in a common love of all things Rolls-Royce. SHARING THE HISTORICAL SERIES At that time, the RRHT had not long established their Historical Series and I asked Eric what he thought of demonstrating our common bonds to the outside world by making the Historical Series a joint initiative. Eric was a hugely competent administrator: he immediately saw beyond his concerns, and we decided there and then to do it. THIS IS WHY THE LATEST IN THE HISTORICAL SERIES: No. 48 stands as a memorial to Eric. Many volumes have been produced jointly but Eric never finished his Armoured Car book. Let s now just get back to that. ERIC THE ADMINISTRATOR AND ERIC THE EXTROVERT In so many ways, Eric was a two in one. His management of the RREC was masterly. It took enormous effort and is held to have involved more than one secretary taking shorthand in shifts. This left time for research into Armoured Cars and writing a lot of cameos but no opportunity to assemble his findings into a single volume. The other side of Eric was perhaps better known his public persona. At Annual Rallies he would act as commentator, his voice being lubricated with more than a modicum of his favourite red wine. Coachwork on cars was described in the most erotic terms, with luscious use of vocabulary and occasionally the moment became even more memorable. I remember one Rally at which he announced, Ladies and gentlemen, I have standing beside me a small boy. If anyone has lost an offspring perhaps---err what? Oh! I am sorry I am reliably informed that the boy is the son of the family with whom I stayed last night! This same extrovert nature reached heights at events like formal dinners. He could deliver funny stories non-stop for almost literally hours and this was where Grace came in. They were a truly devoted couple really exceptionally close yet she had an unerring ability to prick his pomposity with half a dozen brilliantly timed words. She was the OFF switch and could cause gales of laughter when she intruded. They were both wonderful both so dedicated to the RREC and both unforgettable to all who had the privilege of knowing them. Ultimately Eric became the President of the RREC but at an age which made the writing of a book perhaps too difficult. 1990s when Eric remarked If only I had someone to help with the typing. An avalanche of papers followed soon after volunteering and it was from these that Eliot ultimately produced the new volume in tribute to Eric and Grace. In this task, Eliot was helped and encouraged by Tom Clarke, Robert Vickers and myself. We did a lot of proof reading and raised many a question to help Eliot and, on Eliot s insistence, I wrote the last appendix. As someone with more than a passing interest in the subject I cannot overstate the achievement represented by Eliot s assembling so many inputs into one coherent whole. I have only one confession to add. I should have asked to see the illustrations before the book was sent to press. Perhaps more should have been added to ascribe the origins of the photographs: the cover picture, for instance, came by way of Patrick Coyne from the collection of his late father Petty Officer Philip Coyne who himself came from Rustlings Road in Sheffield and the illustration on page 156 is not of the starting device invented by P O Coyne: I have a clear recall of the drawing that RRHT copied to Eric. The drawing reproduced is of a device for tickling the carburettor without opening the bonnet. The E prefixes show that this was a Rolls-Royce design and the features are typical Rolls-Royce (probably that designed for the Alpine Trials). It is just too easy to find that illustrations do not match a text fully and I apologise to Eliot for letting him down on this issue. Does this detract? No the book is a magnificent achievement, and, at last, we have an extensive tribute to these remarkable vehicles as well as to the memory of Eric and Grace. HISTORICAL SERIES No.48 - AND ELIOT LEVIN Eliot tells of his interest in Eric s efforts and of enquiring about progress when they met. He adds that it must have been well into the 6 Obverse: Lord Lovat - Built privately in Scotland, note dummy gun, c Reverse: Identified as built for the Lovat Scouts by Major Leslie Melville, Historian to Lovat Scouts. The armoured body was built by Barker. 8 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 Note: An extract from the Armoured Car book will be included in our Yearbook produced by St James s House Publishing. 9

7 ANNUAL CONTINENTAL RALLY 2016 Parking in front of Chateau Vendeuvre Route du Cidre Normandy, France 4 10 September By Donna Channing More than sixty cars made their way to the coastal town of Cabourg in Normandy on Sunday and most settled in before a welcome (very welcome!) drink prior to dinner. Once again, Derek and Mona-Lisa Illingworth had chosen a perfect place at which to base this year s Continental Rally. Members from eleven countries at twelve big round tables caught up on old friendships and made new ones as the decibels rose! After a breakfast that suited all tastes we drove the coastal Côte Fleurie road to Deauville and thence to Pont L Eveque, noted for its delicious cheese. Our destination was the Pere Magloire distillery which produces some of the finest Calvados in the region. After a tour and tasting, we packed our cars with Pommeaux, XO and Heritage Calvados before ambling across the road to take lunch in enormous barrels! Tuesday was a free day and everyone went their separate ways. I heard tell of one car-full who had a sea-food lunch in Barfleur and then broke open the champagne at the harbour-side whilst watching the lobster boats come in! That evening at dinner, all the ladies were issued a red or black headband (reminiscent of the Folies Bergères in Paris) and the chaps were each given a beret! A French band provided the entertainment as they went from table to table playing everything Français. There was a lot of car polishing from early on Wednesday morning before we set off for the Chateau de Vendeuvre, where we were greeted by the Comte and Comtesse de Vendeuvre along with the tiny Viscomte. All our cars were parked up beautifully at the front of the chateau and were much admired by other tourists. Hotel s favourite car: Chris and Alison Clarke s Bentley R-Type 1954, chassis B49YA, with a standard steel body. 112 members, sixty-one cars and a rally programme that must have taken months to organise. A really huge thank-you to Mona-Lisa and Derek for such an inspired rally. Thank you also to our sponsors, Hambro Bank in the Channel Islands. Thursday was another free day and several cars headed to Mont St Michel further south whilst others explored Utah Beach, the Pegasus Bridge and the shopping in Caen and Cabourg. Our last day and what a day! We drove through picturesque hamlets to the Chateau de Breuil where they make both Cider and Calvados. After a tour, cider-tasting and a sumptuous lunch, we all took various routes back to the hotel to fine-tune our outfits for the Gala Dinner. Here s to Sedan next September! Please book early as there are limited rooms in the Chateau de Sedan so it s first come, first served! Photographs courtesy of Bengt Olceder. for a short film of the event. Two coaches transported us to the Hotel du Golf Barrière in Deauville where we supped champagne on the terrace before dinner. The helipad was largely silent which was probably an advantage as the band were superb and had everyone up dancing from early on. At each of our places were the elegant and colourful rally plates we love to take home with us and James auctioned off the spare plates with a wonderful mixture of wit, aplomb and risqué asides, for the International Lung and Heart Foundation charity. The prize winners were: Oldest Car: Elaine Pickett/Gary Williams in their hp Landaulette chassis GUK19, Carbodies of Coventry. Longest distance travelled: Per and Monica Ostlund (2080.1km) from By Kyrkby, Sweden in their James Young Bentley Continental 1959, chassis BC48FM. Derek and Mona-Lisa Illingworth being honoured by our trophy master with their trophy! For their contribution to the Club and the Continental Rally. This was to be presented by the board at the Club AGM, but they were not able to attend at the time. It was well deserved judging from the participants reaction and support. 10 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 11

8 Flashback BY Michael Ehrhardt dramatic Wraiththe name occupies an important place in the history of Rolls-Royce. It all began in 1938 when the Wraith was presented as the younger brother of the great Phantom III, and successor to the 25/30hp. With decisive changes over its predecessor, such as independent front suspension, crossflow cylinder head and revised valve timing, the Wraith could have been destined to become a bestseller, were it not for the outbreak of the Second World War. After only 491 chassis, production of the Wraith came to an abrupt end. Rolls-Royce Phantom III, Barker, Chassis 3BU190. Photo Colin Hughes. In most cases, the bodies were unexciting. Usually they were aristocratic style, five-seater saloons or tall sevenseater limousines. Two-doors were extremely rare. Maybe it was to contrast with the Phantom III shorter wheelbase or the much shorter bonnet, under which only a six-cylinder hid, that the Wraith s somewhat stockier body came along. Visually, the Wraith is relatively easy to distinguish from the 25/30, there is, as in the Phantom III, the grille ahead of the front axle. Second to the Phantom, the pre-war Wraith is a very handsome car and beats all competition. The first Rolls-Royce that came to the market following the chaos of war, in 1946, was the Silver Wraith. By ,883 had been produced, 639 with a long wheelbase. As was customary for Rolls-Royce back then, each chassis was individually tailored to the customer s requirements. Many beautiful, sometimes very elaborately designed bodies emerged as a result. From a two-door convertible right up to a powerful, seven-seat sedan. Many Silver Wraiths are still used today by Heads of State. One of the most prominent examples in Europe is the Silver Wraith which was originally built for Queen Juliana Wraith, Chassis WLB3. of the Netherlands, Today it is privately owned, but it is still used from time to time by the Dutch royal family. The Silver Wraith that you could buy in 1978, was no more than a variant of the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II extended by ten centimetres. This extra length benefitted only the rear passengers. The car had enough space in the rear to facilitate installing a chauffeur s division. Many a Silver Wraith II with division also had separate air conditioning for the front and rear. Today the Rolls-Royce Ghost is probably the closest to the Wraith. The strong link, however, is limited to the vehicle s proportions and its effect on the viewer. The proportions that Rolls-Royce Motor Cars applied to the Phantom also comes to bear here: Vehicle height = double wheel diameter; short upper front overhang, long rear overhang. This creates pleasing proportions that make the car appear relatively compact in photos. As was the Silver Wraith. But standing in front of the Silver Wraith one is surprised by the enormous scale. A Silver Wraith long-wheelbase saloon or limousine is the same height as a van! This surprising effect can also be seen in the Goodwood Wraith. Looking at it in pictures, it looks quite compact, and the hatchback suggests that it is more of a two-seater, with severely restricted space behind. But the actual dimensions of the Wraith are remarkable for a two-door coupé: 5,296 mm long, 1,947 mm wide and 1,507 mm high. It is bigger than an S-class series 222 Mercedes whose normal length is 5,116 mm. Also, the Wraith is wider and higher than the S-Class. This leaves ample space inside. That the front is generously sized is not a surprise. Designed as the driver and front passenger have plenty of space. But what about the back? As well as plenty of headroom and legroom, thanks to the long wheelbase of 3,112 mm, it is even more 12 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 13

9 Lovers of the brand should therefore be reassured that Rolls-Royce has created in the Wraith a car that remains true to all Rolls-Royce principles. To underline the extraordinary nature of the Wraith, as well as the most powerful Rolls-Royce ever, the hatchback shape has never previously existed as standard. From the 1930s to the 1950s, there were always two or four-door bodies for Rolls-Royce hatchbacks. The first body of this kind was a coupe that Brewster had introduced in the US in 1931 as an exhibit for the New York Motor Show on the chassis of a left-hand drive Rolls-Royce Phantom II 248AJS. four-door, rounded bodies with a curved rear, where the boot was simply omitted and thus looked something like a hatchback. Without the boot space, a weatherproof case became necessary when travelling and luggage had to be strapped to the open trunk lid. Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II, Chassis LRX Photo Ehrhardt In England, the traditional coachbuilders, particularly Barker, created from time to time two-, but usually Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith, Hooper, Chassis ALW37. Photo Ehrhardt Rolls-Royce Wraith Interior, Chassis UX Photo Ehrhardt spacious, meaning that tall people can very comfortably travel longer distances. And thanks to the large boot this can also take plenty of luggage. Thus, the Rolls-Royce Wraith is good as a touring car for a family of four. But as it is very driver-oriented, there is neither DVD nor television for the kids in the back Rolls-Royce PII 248 AJS Brewster. Sports Coupé Fastback 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn, Pinin Farina, Chassis SCA43. Photo P+A Wood Though it might be disappointing that there s so little entertainment, the space in the rear seats, which are easily accessible thanks to the large, wide-opening doors, is very pleasant. One feels very well cared for, and if the car is equipped with the famous starry sky headlining, night driving is a special experience. Anyone who has driven the Ghost, feels at home in the Wraith. Appearance and operation are almost identical, and the driving experience is very similar. But those expecting a thoroughbred sports coupé will not be disappointed. The Wraith is more dynamic than any other Rolls-Royce before, because the satellite-based and forward-thinking transmission shifts (imperceptible to the layman) are precise, and the chassis feels tighter and the acceleration of the 2.4 tons of quite heavy car stunning (4.6 seconds 0 to 100 km/h). Nevertheless, the Wraith remains a true Rolls-Royce in its nature: when gliding over road bumps, it can only be a Rolls-Royce. The engine does its work totally inconspicuously and almost noiselessly. With only a few light wind noises at high speeds: the large, frameless door windows of the Wraith are pressed at high speeds to the outside and cause a soft noise, but other than that, with the Wraith absolute tranquillity reigns - provided the grandiose music system isn t playing! comfortable and quiet 14 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 15

10 provocative, powerful... and very dynamic A real precursor of the Rolls-Royce Wraith is the Rolls-Royce Farina-bodied Silver Dawn chassis number SCA43. Unlike the entirely trimmed light-weight bodies of Bentley R Type and S1 Continental fastback two-door saloons, this Silver Dawn is a real seater. The car, also the first right-hand drive Silver Dawn with a coach-built body, was shown in 1951 at the Turin Motor Show and was three times as expensive as a Silver Dawn standard saloon. Perhaps the time was not yet right back then for a Rolls-Royce coupé with a hatchback. Even today a Rolls-Royce with hatchback is unusual. The Wraith will be the first offered as standard by Rolls-Royce. The Coupé stands out from all previous models of the brand and visually signifies that it is the most powerful Rolls-Royce ever, and very different from all other Rolls-Royces that have gone before. The design is provocative, powerful and very dynamic. Rolls-Royce calls it dramatic. It represents the strength and the power that goes into this car. Along the same lines goes striking two-tone paint, which Wraith customers are felt to prefer more than owners of other models. The current Rolls-Royce Wraith is conceptually separate from its namesakes, because it is not at all comparable with them. The Wraith has developed from a genteel classical chauffeur-driven limousine to a two + two seater coupé, responsive and completely different, maybe appealing to a younger clientele. It is powerful, fast and dynamic but is also as comfortable and quiet as a Rolls-Royce must be, and it has more space than the body shape suggests. One might even say, the Wraith is a multi-functional coupé, which with its many great characteristics, means it may become the only vehicle in the garage, since it has everything you could possible wish for. Rolls-Royce Wraith Engine, Chassis UX Photo Ehrhardt Photos: Michael Ehrhardt, collection Roßfeldt, Phantom II, 248AJS. Colin Hughes Phantom III, 3BU190, P & A Wood. 16 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 17

11 The University offers chauffeur courses, but only if you drive a Bentley! Prestige BENTLEY CHAUFFEUR COURSE By Professor Roy Brooks Rrec, Bentley Motors and Bolton University, united in improving driving skills and subsidizing Bolton students - thanks to Professor roy brooks President Emeritus of the rrec Northern Section. How bizarre is that? Totally a waste of money and resources could well be your first thought. However, dear reader, as you might guess there is some depth to the story, so please read on. The idea for a chauffeur course began some months ago in the office of the Vice Chancellor of The University of Bolton, Professor George Holmes. A discussion took place with Dr Roy Brooks (Auto Eng) and Henry Swarbrick (External Relations Officer) regarding George s motoring experiences in the Middle East, particularly in the Emirates, where the University maintains a very active campus. In particular George was mentioning the somewhat erratic driving and chauffeuring standards he encountered, plus some obviously low levels of maintenance. As a keen motorist and Bentley stalwart (currently on his fourth Bentley Continental GT), ever the dynamic thinker, he was wondering if we (i.e. The University) might do something about it. Why don t we offer an absolute top class chauffeur plus basic maintenance course, charge a premium price and use any profit we make to provide student bursaries? We might also consider the possibilities of security/defensive driving. Clearly no degree course could be offered, but a certificate would be granted. Henry and I were given the task (but in no way full time) of investigating the possibilities. If need be, Henry, who became a huge friend of the club and my great personal friend, was to go out to the Emirates and drum up trade. Research on the plethora of existing chauffeur courses showed this to be a fairly well ploughed field, although some of the furrows were neither straight nor deep! Quality varied enormously, including certificates available via internet or virtually by post, whilst one firm brazenly proclaiming their approval by a national examination body proved never to have been heard of by the institute concerned. Henry and I also visited several providers of courses, especially those dealing with tactical/ security driving. Essentially, the research also showed that neither Rolls-Royce nor Bentley were offering chauffeur courses. Since it would make sense to have at least the approval of a prestige manufacturer for our venture why not try one of them. The choice was relatively easy, both George and Roy were enthusiastic Bentley owners and Bentley had an enormously strong market in the Middle East. Importantly too through me and the RREC the University has long established links with Crewe stretching back over fifty years. Living relatively close to Crewe I became a frequent visitor to the factory and got to know many of the staff very well. Amongst others Ian Rimmer, who became Northern Section Secretary and Club Chairman, Managing Directors George Fenn and David (now Sir David) Plastow. Such relationships with what are now Bentley personnel were maintained and continue to this day. They proved important in establishing the validity of our credentials. Incidentally, my initial contact with Crewe began in the 1960s when, as a young teacher of Automobile Engineering at the then Bolton Technical College, which grew into The University, I ran a Rolls-Royce and Bentley Owner Driver Maintenance Course. The first of its type, it had television coverage and was covered by newspaper reports worldwide; and it lead directly to the formation of the club s Northern Section. It is worth noting that the section s fiftieth anniversary was celebrated by an impressive Golden Jubilee Rally at The University in April this year. We decided that, following long-established factory practice the chauffeur course would require five days. Although I made up a fairly detailed syllabus, we asked opinion from people of proven ability and stature. These include Peter Perriss, a past Principal of the Rolls-Royce Training School, David Preston of RR who has chauffeured Her Majesty The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, Danny Ewington, Head of the Great Manchester Police Driving School, and Steve Tomlinson, Training Operations Manager, Bentley Retail Academy. We also spent some time with the GMP Driving School and were deeply impressed with the level of skills we were privileged to witness and take part in. 18 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 19

12 Day 1 The course objectives are outlined, and what is expected from a chauffeur is discussed in the classroom a Brief presentation on the proud history of Bentley and current models legal requirements and Highway Code Inspecting the car you will drive and becoming acquainted with its salient features Day 2 Pre journey preparation of your car, including how to clean it in the Bentley manner Possible passenger requirements Route planning and satellite navigation Basic security checks and considerations Day 3 Etiquette and decorum in practice Town driving with skilled assessment and suggestions for possible improvement Routine car cleaning and preparation, to leave car ready for immediate use Evening assignment, route planning for day 4 The University s dedicated Bentley garage. On the right is the Derby Bentley 3½ litre B42AH belonging to Roy Brooks. Day 4 a full day of longer distance driving to Carlton Towers in North Yorkshire, the family home of Lord and Lady Gerald Fitzalan-Howard This is the opportunity to properly demonstrate your chauffeuring and driving skills and receive any suggestions for further improvement The inevitable car cleaning and preparation for next day Evening, route planning for day 5 All concerned were exceedingly generous in giving their time, trouble and expertise, for which we were and are most appreciative. Much time and care was taken to find suitable people to become course tutors. Those possessing all the skills we needed and the right presence, personality and experience are not all that thick on the ground. Fortunately we eventually found three ex police senior drivers who have had extensive experience of chauffeuring VIPs including Ministers of State and Royalty, as well as protection work instructors who admirably fitted the bill. With our refined syllabus and plenty of sound advice it was time to really see if we could interest Bentley to back our venture. After a few false starts we eventually contacted Mike Morris, Director of Sales Strategy & Marketing, who asked Alistair McCallum, Commercial Training Manager, based in Dubai to visit us in Bolton. Alistair was clearly impressed by what we had to offer. There followed an interchange of very cordial visits between ourselves and Bentley. All aspects were discussed and mutually beneficial arrangements made, with the cars supplied, serviced and insured by Bentley, whilst we supplied the facilities and expertise. The aim would be for us to provide a Prestige Bentley Chauffeur Course of world standard, exclusively using Bentley cars. We needed to demonstrate our potential and this we did in September by operating a complete Trial Course that could be fully evaluated by Bentley. Suitable participants were needed, three for each of the two cars, a Mulsanne and a Flying Spur. By agreement with the factory three critically aware people were nominated. Another three appropriate students were still needed. Why not give the opportunity to club members, who would also be very likely to provide valuable feedback? This was done via the geographically convenient Northern and Yorkshire Sections who circulated their members by . Understandably there was no lack of applicants, but the effectively random choice was made of the first three members to respond. There was a degree of excitement pervading the air as the participants arrived on the first day, helpfully soon dispelled with the aid of beakers of steaming tea or coffee to choice. With the personal introductions made and objectives discussed, the course was quickly and smoothly under way, via our two principal tutors, Mark Harrison and Bernard Loftus, who have had extensive experience of chauffeuring VIPs including Ministers of State and Royalty, as well as protection work. The Mulsanne and the Flying Spur located conveniently behind the desk area provided splendid visual aids and demonstration features. Rather than describing the course in detail, below is the brief overview of each day, as given to the participants. Day 5 a slightly earlier start this morning to visit the Bentley factory. Naturally you will arrive via your own Bentley and again exercising most of your by now well honed chauffeuring skills Simple maintenance and diagnostics award presentations and dispersal at the end of the course participants were asked to complete individual critique sheets. Judged by their scoring and comments it had been highly successful. All the chauffeur skills, security know how, driving advice and facilities rated very highly. Least good was the university refectory, regrettably taken over by a new company only that week and clearly having teething troubles! However, with two of the week s meals taken at rather splendid destinations, that was no great hardship. The median overall rating covering some twenty points was a splendidly satisfying A to A plus. However good as the plaudits might be, there were areas needing to be tidied up and sharpened. These have been carefully noted and addressed. 20 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 21

13 Typical comments were: Adam Higgins, professional chauffeur, The instructors put the subject over very well and the course should prove to be a phenomenal success. Henry Swarbrick is Anna Walewska s willing assistant in preparing the cars for the next day. Geoff Thomas, RREC, Very enjoyable and informative. Presented in a highly professional manner. Colin Lea, RREC, Balance of classroom and practical areas was about right. In addition to the chauffeuring aspects, it gave an excellent evaluation of one s driving abilities. Anna Walewska, professional racing driver, an interesting course with highly experienced tutors. Each day thoroughly enjoyable and informative. A nice balance of classroom and practical work, together with valuable road skills. Car washing preparation is an essential requirement every night before the car is put away. Yes, this lovely looking young lady, Anna Walewska, was a member of the course. As a point of interest, Anna, a driver for the university s racing car team, achieved a podium finish in the British GT4 Pro/AM Championship only the day after the course finished. Bentley was happy with the result and has circulated essential details via their regular newsletter to dealers, but a more extensive piece is being prepared as this is being written. Courses for customers are due to start shortly and details will be available from Technical.Retailer.Academy@Bentley.co.uk. A little more background to the course: All participants must take and pass a breathalyser test each day. Student assessment is made and feedback given daily to provide a monitor of progress and level of attainment. Any profits from these courses will go towards student bursaries. Course team members and their cars against the background of the Banqueting Hall of Carlton Towers, North Yorkshire, family home of Lord and Lady Gerald Fitzalan-Howard, the lunch destination during a concentrated training day involving almost every possible aspect of chauffeuring. Left to right, Henry Swarbrick (Bolton University and very good friend of the club), Colin Lea (RREC), Geoffrey Thomas (RREC), Bernard Loftus (tutor), Prof. Roy Brooks, Mark Harrison (tutor), John Snook (RREC) and Adam Higgins (professional chauffeur). The principal tutors are ex Greater Manchester Police senior driving instructors with considerable experience of chauffeuring high level VIPs, statesmen and Royalty as well as protection and security driving. A passenger s eye view from the luxurious rear seat of the Flying Spur. RREC member Colin Lea at the wheel. Roy Brooks is now Professor Dr Roy Brooks and in charge of the course, as well as being the President Emeritus of the Northern Section. The course fee is 2950 which includes VAT, all tuition, five nights dinner bed and breakfast at a four-star hotel, plus lunches and breaks. Transport from Manchester airport is included as well as to and from The University each day. Practicing chauffeur skills in suitable surroundings at Carlton Towers. Course certificates were awarded in the Lineage Exhibition area during the visit to Bentley Motors at Crewe. Almost hiding, back left, is the ever helpful Steve Tomlinson of the Bentley Retail Academy. 22 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 23

14 20hp Register Rally 20 June 4 July 2016 La Roque Gageac. Through the pedestrianised streets of St. Helier. Most but not all of the owners are retired and have an encyclopaedic knowledge of their car! Probably a euphemism for old men who waffle on about their Twenty but that was how the Jersey Evening Post described 20hp owners during the Register s recent visit to the Island. The Register s rally to Aquitaine and Jersey in June/July proved once again that the Twenty Register arranges what many think the best rallies in the Club - so much so, that there is generally a waiting list to participate. As seems to be the norm on Twenty rallies, our old Registrar Keith Jay (from the days before Tom Jones) was at Portsmouth with sandwiches and nibbles to make sure we started our fortnight on the right note. After an overnight ferry to St. Malo we drove some 220 miles to our first hotel, the Chateau le Clos de la Ribaudière at Chasseneuil du Poitou, near Poitiers. Next day it was a further 160 miles to our base hotel, the Chateau Fleunie in the small village of Condat-sur-Vezère, a delightful old chateau in beautiful open countryside. After settling in we enjoyed an al fresco dinner on a warm balmy evening making it a welcome change from the unsettled weather back home. We stayed here for seven nights and went out each day to some of the local beauty spots and tourist attractions. The Vezère Valley is well known for France s finest prehistoric cave art so that was one thing most of us made a point of seeing. We also toured the Dordogne valley to perhaps the to Aquitaine and Jersey BY Ben Grew The picturesque Chateau Fleunie. Bernard Moranny, a welcome local member brought along his 1929 Landaulette by Barker GEN RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 25

15 Mike & Chrissie Tunney in their 1926 Tourer GUK81. David Wales 1924 Two-wheeled brake Doctor s Coupé by Hooper GDK22. Etienne Poulalion was one of three French Section members who joined us here s his Barker Cabriolet GXL62. Donald Hulsman drove from Abjat Sur Bandiat in GYK3 to join us. most picturesque village in the area Rocamadour which is one of the Grand Sites of France. The village climbs the side of a cliff and can be scaled by 216 steps that were once climbed by pilgrims on their knees! We took the easier alternative! That evening we experienced a terrific storm that was so violent that it uprooted many trees in the area, one of which lay across the road by the hotel quite near to where the cars were parked. Another day saw us drive to La Roque Gageac, described as one of France s most beautiful villages. It is located in a stunning position on the Dordogne River and its golden yellow buildings make it a perfect picture postcard village. It was here we had a leisurely boat trip on the river followed by lunch under the shade of an avenue of trees very welcome with the temperature in the nineties. There was also the visit to a local car show where we proved to be a major attraction and then there was our own decorated mascot competition. The winners were Richard & Tina Pascoe with David & Jane Else runners-up. Non-Twenty winners were Mike & Sue Thackery with Henry & Rosemary Fitzhugh the runners-up there. The Gala Farewell Dinner that evening rounded off a memorable day. The drive back to St. Malo took us two days and on one of them we covered 260 miles not bad going for cars that are the same age as Her Majesty the Queen! The second leg of our rally took us to the delightful island of Jersey where our visit coincided with the 50 th Anniversary of the Jersey Old Motor Club. As a result we were made to feel very welcome guests during our stay and were able to join them in their celebrations. We were based at St. Brelades Bay Hotel which everyone gave the thumbs-up to. Peter Whitehead is a regular on the Twenty Rally in his ½-Litre Sports Saloon B54FB by Park Ward maybe he ll buy a Twenty one day! 26 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 27

16 1927 Three Position Drophead Coupe by Carlton Carriage Company GMJ61 owned by John Campey. Peter Sheppard s 1929 Coupe by Barker GVO30. Twenties at the Jersey War Museum (l to r) GMJ12, GXL39, GCK78, GLN2 & GOK59. On our first full day we visited Mont Orgueil Castle, Gorey, where we parked on the green beneath the castle having been granted a special licence to do so. This had last been granted to Walter Raleigh in 1600! That evening we were taken by vintage coach to St. Helier Town Hall for a Vin d Honneur Next day was the Jersey War Tunnels where the cars were on display to the public and then on to Corbiere Phare for a seafood lunch. At 6.30 p.m. that night we boarded our coach bound for Victoria College Hall, St. Helier, where we were guests of the Jersey Old Motor Club (JOMC). Our lobster dinner preceded entertainment by Optimistic Voices, a three piece girl group who sang all the songs we know, you know the sort? - by the Andrews Sisters and suchlike! house for the unveiling of Simon s 20hp mural. The painting on the side of the garage depicted a 20hp scene with many Register cars identifiable all Simon s own work! So what about these delightful little cars of which we had twenty-one of them on the trip, many of them being older than a lot of Silver Ghosts? We all covered well over 1,000 miles and of course, there were a few hiccups but nothing that couldn t be resolved without a few elastic bands, some insulating tape, a screwdriver and some knowledgeable owners. Oldest was Garrow Shand s 1923 two-seater by Park Ward 49G1 and the newest for want of a better word, was Peter Sheppard s 1929 coupé by Barker GVO30; there were only another thirty-seven Twenties made after this. We had a number of prizewinning cars with us - Richard Pascoe s 1926 tourer by Windovers GCK3 was a National Rally winner in 2012, David Wales 1924 doctor s coupé by Hooper was a runner-up at the 1987 Annual Rally, Tony Porter s 1926 tourer by Barker GCK46 has won Best Overall Car at the North of England Rally in 1991 and to prove Tony continues to maintain the car to a very high standard, he won the Appleyard Rippon Trophy at the same venue in Mike Tunney s 1926 Barker style tourer GUK61 won Best in Show at Motorcade 85 whilst John Campey s 1927 three position drophead coupé by Carlton Carriage Co, GMJ61, was the Elegance winner at the Club s 1998 Annual Rally; it was originally a Park Ward cabriolet. Bill Rich s 1927 three-quarter coupé by Windovers GHJ40 won a number of club awards at Castle Ashby in 1992, at Althorp in 1993, at Charterhouse in 1995 and at Loseley Park in 2001 and we don t end there! David Else and his 1928 saloon by Binder GKM30 has won the club s Hugh Keller Trophy so many times that we ve all lost count of the number! Last but certainly not least is Simon Slaffer s 1929 saloon by Arthur Mulliner GLN21 that won Class 5 at Burghley House in 2015 and may well have won the Masters Class at this year s rally had it been there. It seems these old cars just go on and on, year after year a true testament to the quality of Rolls-Royce engineering of ninety years ago. Of course a rally as successful as this is due to the hard work of our Registrar, Tom Jones and his wife Linda; our thanks once again to them. Rob & Ivonne Webb jojned us from the U.S.A. in their 1926 James Young Saloon GMJ12. A Grand Tour through the Manor Grounds with JOMC on our third day on the island had been well publicised in the media. We met in People s Park for a 50 th Anniversary photograph and then set off through St. Helier where pedestrianised roads were opened to us and public roads closed to other motorists. Driving through narrow lanes we popped up the drive of many historic houses and then out again, a privilege that allowed us to view these fine houses close up and which included Government House where the Lieutenant-Governor came out to see us pass by. Other houses visited included Radier Manor and Les Pres before we reached Trinity Manor where a Hog Roast Lunch was awaiting us. Further houses were visited after lunch and all the while we were negotiating the twists and turns of Jersey s narrow lanes, something Robert Webb didn t quite get right on one corner. Our drive concluded with a Jersey Cream Tea at St. Brelades Bay Hotel. Tony Porter s 1926 Tourer by Barker GCK46. Simon and Angie Slaffer had done most of the arrangements for our stay in Jersey and on the final day, we were at their The traditional group photo of all the rally participants. 28 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 29

17 Does Your Steam Valve Work? By Nicholas Simons GGA 50 The steam valve is an interesting piece of design fitted to many pre-war cars. It is part of the radiator cap and is used to Err! What does it actually do and why is it so complicated? Figure 1 - Steam valve We are all familiar with modern cars which have radiator caps incorporating a sprung, rubber-faced sealing plate, which is designed to pressurise the radiator water and hence increase its boiling temperature. Pressures can be anything between around 4psi and 30psi and as these are gauge pressures they equate to 19psi to 45psi absolute. Tables found on the Internet will tell you that the corresponding boiling temperatures are 107 C to 134 C. Such elevated temperatures will increase the efficiency of the engine and cooling system as a) a hotter engine will be more efficient and b) a hotter radiator will lose heat quicker and can therefore be smaller. Water in an un-pressurised radiator will boil at 100 C and those of us with pre-war cars will be familiar with being advised that the water should run at around 85 C. My /25hp, GGA 50, has one and this is shown in the photos. Why is it so complicated and what is it supposed to do? Fig 1 shows the underside view of the radiator cap with the steam valve fitted. There are slight differences between some new valves and the old ones, but I was horrified to see three Philips head machine screws on one I inspected recently! Fig 2 shows a cross-section drawing of the steam valve. There are seven main parts, plus a nut and three screws. Figs 3 and 4 show the parts laid out in order of assembly. The large flat spring at the top is to pre-load the friction washer between the Spirit of Ecstasy and the cap, which ensures that the Spirit can be rotated to clear the bonnet on opening. This spring was missing from mine, but luckily one was available from Fiennes. I also needed to replace the friction washer, so I found a suitable piece of thin leather for this purpose. Only the purpose made spring will do as it is made from flat wire and must be strong enough to prevent the Spirit rotating at will while you proceed. The remaining parts are assembled as per the drawing. The inner spring holds the main sealing plate down against the radiator filler neck and the outer spring holds the small central dome up against the sealing plate. Particular care should be taken to get the relationship between the larger spring and the central dome correct. These can easily be transposed. Without dismantling, you can check for correct assembly by pushing the central dome upwards towards the main body. It should not move. If it feels sprung loaded then your steam valve is incorrectly assembled. Pulling the dome downwards should compress the spring. So why is the design so complicated? Maybe the designer s thought process was that if one assumes that all the elements seal perfectly the inner spring will deflect to allow for expansion of the radiator contents and the outer spring will deflect to allow for contraction, once the engine has stopped. In reality, there will always be a small degree of leakage so air and steam will pass through the valve, albeit slowly, and the high degree of complexity will be to no avail. The water is clearly not designed to run at an increased pressure due to the advice given on temperature, so there was never any intent for the steam valve to act as a pressurised cap. So what does the steam valve actually do? Reference to Tom Clarke s 20/25hp book will show that the modification anti-splash 2 ¼ low radiator filler was introduced at GFT 1, so that is all it does. It prevents water splashing into the overflow pipe. Maybe we should stop calling it a steam valve and start calling it an anti-splash valve? Figure 3 & 4 - Components Figure 2 - Cross section If we look at a steam valve, we can see that it appears to act like a pressurised cap but actually has no rubber sealing face, see Fig 2. The sealing plate is plain brass and seals against the upstand in the radiator filler neck. It will therefore allow small leakage to occur across it, in both directions. The water runs at atmospheric pressure, with a boiling point of 100 C. So why did Henry design such a complicated piece of equipment that apparently does nothing? After all, it does not appear on the 20hp, Ghost or Phantom I, and was added to the 20/25hp in July 1931 at Chassis GFT RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 31

18 A cosseted place for the autumn. Fast, secure and furious. New Club Motor Car 2009 Phantom Coupé SC3C68069UH13044 and a salute to John Blatchley Donald Cameron I bought my first Bentley when I was twenty-eight years old. A 1948 Mk VI B342DA in Cream over Brown with matching Brown interior. A magnificent rust bucket that I acquired in Hove from June Penn, better known as Gulliver Cristal, the Fortune Teller from The Daily Mirror. Or maybe it was The Sun. I added an expensive stereo; drives between Worthing and Brighton (to the Theatre Royal) on the Shoreham bypass were memorable. I first saw one of these cars as an eight year old in 1954 and it was love at first sight. I remember my father telling me that Bentleys are only driven by gentlemen. Time moved on and the next Bentley was a T1 Reg OO9685 in Sandstone with matching interior which I bought from the actor Tony Adams (Adam from Crossroads). I took delivery from him and his partner who met me at Brighton Station to hand over the car. I was excited (of course) but noticed them shed a quiet tear before parting with their lovely possession. After some years I sold the T1 but missed it so much and my mind started to wonder. I talked with my brother Ian Cameron (the Goodwood Design Chief) and we quickly decided that John Blatchley s coach-built S and Cloud series were some of the most beautiful cars in the world. After a two-year search, we bought a 1964 Mulliner S3 Flying Spur BC164XC in Brewster Green with Cream upholstery from a collector in France and returned it to use in the UK. It had been hibernating in a continental pod for thirteen years. The car has a fascinating history and is one of sixty-eight Mulliner S3 Flying Spurs with RHD. It is also becoming well known at Club meetings (See Bulletin No 325, July 2014, p67). Ian lives in Munich and has seven cars in his stable, but loves the idea of something exotic in England. The above photograph is the 1948 Mk VI, B342DA my first Bentley. It was also John Blatchley s first design involvement (under Ivan Evernden) after moving to Rolls-Royce Motors in S3 Flying Spur, BC164XC, at Lady McAlpine s May 2016 Vintage Festival at Henley to celebrate British engineering. 32 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 33

19 Rolls-Royce Design Chief Ian Cameron (centre) and the author at the 2008 launch of the Phantom Coupé 101EX at the Geneva Motor Show. According to Ian Cameron 101EX was created to be a modern successor to the short-wheelbase "Continental" variant of the 1930 s Phantom II. In 2008 I visited the Geneva Motor Show for the launch of the Phantom Coupé and brought home photos of Ian Cameron introducing the car to the press. I was surprised by the beauty of the car and made a mental note to buy one. Ian told me that the Phantom design team had received a real boost following consultations with the much admired (but almost reclusive) John Blatchley, whose striking designs the R Type, Silver Dawn, Cloud and S series, Silver Shadow and T series, Corniche and variants - had begun pre-wwii, starting with his 1937 Gurney Nutting body on the Phantom III 3DL122, currently owned by Club member Mermie Karger....I think they ve done a marvellous job. Before BMW put the current Rolls-Royce Phantom into production, they asked Blatchley for his opinion on the car. He approved: BMW showed me their possible designs; there was literally only one I thought was any good, and it s the one they ve built. I think they ve done a marvellous job. Under Ian Cameron s design leadership the BMW Board signed off the Phantom, the Phantom long wheelbase, the Phantom Drophead, the Phantom Coupé, the Ghost, the Wraith and the Dawn. He told journalists: The Coupé101EX was created to be a modern successor to the short wheelbase Continental version of the 1930 s Phantom II. John Blatchley at home in Hastings, July 2006, with Mermie Karger s 1938 Gurney Nutting Phantom III, 3DL122. Arriving home. After a couple of days touring in the Coupé it is always a shock to return to the driving seat of a lesser car. In March this year the S3 Flying Spur was at P&A Wood for a service and our friend Paul Wood made some dangerous observations. This is a lovely Flying Spur he said, but Ian should have a Rolls-Royce. Paul had a fabulous 2010 green Phantom Coupé in the showroom and told me that now is a good time to buy. Prices may have bottomed out, production will stop in September 2016 and it is a small production run. I left on fire. I made contact with the factory who said that when production ends this year a total of about 850 Phantom Coupés will have been built, including 140 RHD of which seventy-five percent were for the UK market, ie, about one hundred cars. And there will be a final Special Edition. In June the US-based publication Flying Lady reported that all fifty of the Special Edition cars (available at year end 2016) have been pre sold! We bought a Phantom Coupé in April this year after only two weeks of searching and test driving. I searched well known dealers and found two with similar specs and priced cars in the market close by in Henley and Wargrave. A great negotiating opportunity. A conference call with Ian decided which should be the target from a short list of four cars. Detailed considerations of wheel design, colour (Black difficult to keep clean), starlight headlining, parking cameras etc. The rest is negotiating history. LJ09CZX Chassis No SC3C68069UH13044 is a 2009 Coupé in Anthracite with Smoke Grey Mono interior. And an interesting provenance, including previous owner the author Ken Follett. Incredibly, we both have homes in the same street in Cape Town! A small world. Compared to the S3, the Phantom is rather like a space ship with all the electronics - much of which I am unlikely to ever use. For example, voice activated TV. (Yes, you heard that right. Just say TV ON and you can call up the BBC Parliament channel). But the basics and the fundamentals are superlative. It is very quiet and immensely fast, especially in SPORT mode. It is a privilege to have the option of old and new to drive when the fancy takes one. The S3 is a head-turner and the Phantom is a long distance tourer par excellence. I remember feeling quite tired after driving from London to Lake Como (via Munich) in the S3 for the 2014 Villa D Este Concours. I suspect that I could do a return journey in the Phantom and still be fresh after getting home. The 19 May 2017 is already in the diary! 34 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 35

20 Silver Shadow Project - Part 3 By Keith Taylor 1 Exhaust manifold Stripping Having detached the gearbox and mounted the engine on the stand, it was time to take off all the ancillaries that mount on to the engine such as the alternator, steering pump, coil and starter motor. 2 Carbon build up on the top of the pistons 3 Removal of the sump There are also a plethora of brackets and pipes to disconnect associated with the brake spheres and compressor. These items are remarkably heavy and once stored and labelled, the engine stand no longer felt as though it was right on the limit! The first thing that struck me was the amount of filth and crud that was caked on to the engine, even though looking down on to the installed engine it appeared tidy. For me this was a serious problem, as I did not have the option of wheeling the whole unit outside to degrease it and rinse with a hired steam power washer. I had to paint in the same space, so contamination was a potential risk. Use of oil mats, containers and constant cleaning up was vital. I had to use a plastic spatula to scrape the thick deposits off the engine. It was that bad. I did not have a parts washer, so I put the parts straight in to large polythene bags labelled using an indelible marker. I felt that keeping the parts smeared in oil was a way of keeping rust at bay until I could renovate them just prior to refitting them at some future unknown date. The bare engine block itself took me ten hours to clean using paraffin and a stippling brush just to make it clean enough to handle. The first real problem was to detach the B bank (driver s side) exhaust manifold. The bolts had either rusted in to place or the heads had been rounded or both. After much penetrating spray and heating using a small gas canister blow torch, the bolts relented and so did the eyelets on the manifold (photo 1). There was no way the manifold could have been removed in the engine bay allowing the liner seals to be replaced with the engine in situ. 4 5 Cylinder liner extraction tool Photo 2 shows the carbon build up on the top of the pistons and on the floor to the right you can see the extent of the carbon deposits on one of the heads. The back cylinders had more deposits than the front. On removal of the sump (photo 3), there was a pungent smell of sulphur (photo 2) and rotting organic matter. It was quite over powering. The brown stain that covered all the oil soaked components came off surprisingly well using paraffin and a stippling brush. With the oil pick- up components removed, the pistons and crankshaft could be removed. Please get someone to help you lift and manhandle the crankshaft as it is incredibly heavy! One last point I wish to emphasise on dismantling the engine is that you must constantly refer to the workshop manual and take detailed photographs, most especially when working on any aspect of the timing gears and distributor. Take great care to mark and photograph each part BEFORE you disassemble them. Time spent studying and making notes here will save so much time and worry when putting it all back together again. Of course, I had a Charlie, with much experience in these matters. The last task was to use the cylinder liner extraction tool (photo 4) to take the cylinders out of the block and reveal the perished seals. There was some minor scoring on two of the cylinder liners. Crankshaft with the old rings What I discovered I was keen to assess all the major components for wear. I decided to employ the services of South Cerney Engineering who advertise in our advertiser. I hired a van and loaded it up with all the components labelled for each cylinder. I asked them to measure all the tolerances of all the pistons, rings, bearings and sleeves with reference to the data table provided in section E18 of the workshop manual. The camshaft and crankshaft were to be measured and assessed for wear and balance. The block was to be professionally cleaned. After all the data had been gathered I learned that all the components were within tolerances, all be it towards the upper end. Having decided I would keep the car, I felt that I would not wish to repeat this engine strip again, so I decided to replace all the cylinder liners, pistons, rings and bearings with new genuine Crewe parts as I felt this would be cheaper in the long run. The heads and components were professionally stripped and cleaned. The only components that needed replacing were the valve guides which South Cerney made. The crank and cam shafts were as new with no discernible wear. However, I was advised to have the crank flushed through to ensure the oil ways were clear, something a novice like me had not even considered. 36 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 37

21 6 Crankshaft installed (photo 5) shows the crankshaft with the old rings (UE30017), plugs (XB6200/R) and circlips (XB14011/L) removed. Whilst all these components were away, I decided to get many brackets and the head covers powder coated along with many of the steering components. I found a local firm that coated sixty-five items at less than 3 per item. It simply did not make economic sense for me to prep and paint all these items myself. I also understood that with many components I could not risk sand blasting them for fear of damaging the surface and leaving large grit particles in water ways. I discovered aqua blasting, used to clean carburettor components. It strips off old gaskets without harming mating surfaces and produces a very clean component that does not pick up oily finger marks. I used Simply Saab ( ) in Bristol who provided a great service at very reasonable prices. I had all the main tubes aqua blasted before painting along with the intake manifold, as previous attempts at painting this proved unsatisfactory because of contamination. Some castings such as the air filter intake came up so well that there was no need to paint it. Photo 8 shows the engine rebuilt. I had to get a new exhaust manifold which I brush painted with manifold paint from Frost.co.uk. It was very easy to use and covered well. I had the manifold bolt spacers (UE31382) made by South Cerney Engineering, as this was much cheaper and better quality than buying off the shelf replacements. After many unsatisfactory attempts at painting the inlet manifold, I found that had a suitable high temperature paint that I could brush paint on the aqua blasted item. I was finally satisfied with the result. Next time I will describe the work entailed in dismantling and rebuilding the subframe, suspension and steering in a confined space. 8 Engine rebuilt Reassembling 7 Camshaft revealed on stripping the engine A very satisfying stage of assembly. Once the components were ready, many hours were spent flushing through the block using engine brushes. This is a meticulous and lengthy process to ensure no dirt or grit is lodged in any of the oil ways before assembly. I then painted two coats of clear lacquer on to the outside of the block, to make it easier to wipe away grime and protect it. The next phase was to replace those troublesome liner seals with new items and gingerly tap those new liners in to place. This was another nail biting session as disturbing the well lubricated seals at this stage would lead to leaks. It was important to check that the water did not leak past the seals before moving on. With the crankshaft installed in (photo 6) you can see the pistons and rings being installed using a piston ring compressor. A very satisfying stage of assembly. One particular thing that impressed me about this engine was that the cam shaft sat so precisely in the engine block without any additional bearing shells. Truly impressive quality, especially in the era the engine was designed and first produced. (see photo 7) 9 Engine ready for mounting on sub frame 38 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 39

22 37 th North of England Rally BY Mike Blunsom Yorkshire Dales Drive and Gala Dinner 6 August 2016 Harewood House 7 August 2016 The 2016 North of England Rally was, once again, bathed in sunshine, both Saturday and Sunday. It was a bit breezy on Sunday, but the only thing bothered by it was the control tent, which developed a slight list. Saturday started with the Dales Drive. David Towers had supplied a route which ended in Haworth, of Bronte fame. For us who live in the area it came as no surprise that Haworth was found to be a real gem. The village, the Bronte Parsonage and the Worth Valley Railway were highly praised. However, some of the folk staying at the Majestic Hotel in Harrogate, particularly our French contingent, decided to follow Ralph Bunger on a tour of the Yorkshire Dales proper, taking in Wensleydale and Swaledale. Both groups brought tales of their adventures to the Gala Dinner at the hotel that evening. Jeff Dennis had booked My Favourite Things to entertain us, which they did wonderfully, with forties songs from the likes of the Andrews Sisters. Their act was really great and everyone enjoyed it. Jeff supplemented the show with a few stories and a truly energetic jive routine. I m slightly younger than Jeff, but I wouldn t have been able to keep up with him. It seems to be the pattern in recent years for the Sunday to start gloomily and pick up by lunch time, as happened this time. Saturday afternoon s setup and the marshalling by Jim Clark s team on the Sunday made for a smooth entrance for the 190+ cars and the day progressed on the same note. My Favourite Things entertained a larger audience at Harewood House over the lunch period with the same appreciation. The event again attracted members from all over the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man, France, Switzerland, Germany and Portugal. It is really heartening to see such a broad based interest. Right, back to the good stuff. We were honoured by the presence of our Club Chairman, Johan Vanden Bergh, who presented the Rally awards to the happy winners and a Club Twenty Year Membership badge to Peter Whitehead. We must thank Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited and Bentley Motors Limited for bringing their latest models to the Rally. They made very fine bookends for the parade ring. Peter James and Maurice Best prepared and presented the latest Rolls-Royce Dawn. David Shackleton of JCT600 presented the 2017 Bentley Mulsanne. The support of both companies for the Rally is very much appreciated. We say it all the time but it bears repeating, such events can only be successful as a result of a lot of hard work by volunteers. The organising committee has to thank all those who helped set up, run the show and clear the site afterwards. A job well done. But, of course, there would be no Rally without you, the members, who support us year after year. What a great bunch you are. If you enjoyed it, spread the word. We will do our best to squeeze you all in! I would like to squash a very persistent rumour that the event will not be held at Harewood House again. This is completely untrue. Neither the organising committee nor Harewood House themselves have any idea why this should be thought to be a possibility. We have set next year s dates as 5/6 August. Please ignore any stories to the contrary. Harewood Trophy Winners Harewood Trophy, Best Overall Car In Show, Shelley and John Royce, 1957 Bentley S1 H J Mulliner Continental, BC46BG, 721GUV. 40 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 41

23 Appleyard Rippon Trophy, Best Pre-WWII Car: Christopher Sheard, ½ litre Park Ward sports saloon B143AE. Above - Margaret Wiggins Trophy, Ladies Choice of Car in Show: Barry Dodd, 1937 Bentley 4¼ litre Vanden Plas drop head coupé B103KU. Margaret Wiggins is on left. Lancaster Trophy, Best Post-WWII Car: Gérard Le Clerc, 1953 Silver Dawn standard saloon SNF95. JCT600 Trophy, Best Two-door Car in Show: James Farrar, 1939 Wraith James Young three position drop head coupé WHC31. Bentley Motors Trophy, Best Crewe-built Bentley: David Hinchliffe, 2005 Arnage saloon 5CH Graham Pearce Trophy, Highest Reported Mileage Travelled to Rally: Christian Herr, 1988 Mulliner Park Ward Corniche II drop head coupé JCX RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 43

24 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY THE FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE Hello all members, Even though it is not Christmas yet would you kindly give some thought to topics for our next Conference? Please contact your committees with any new ideas, observations or possible improvements you think could be discussed. Section Officers and Registrars, would you kindly seek feedback from your members, discuss same and let me have your thoughts by on South of England Rally Sunday 21 May 2017 Cranleigh School, Cranleigh, Surrey We return to this splendid venue first recommended by one of Central Southern Section s members back in He first attended the School in 1944! Our Club held the SoE at Cranleigh in 2010 and At the first visit the School was kind enough to donate a Shield which we use every year as one of the annual, light-hearted judging trophies. Please make a note in next year s diary for the rally which will have all the usual features in an ideal venue. Entry forms will be included in B340 (Jan/Feb) and also on the Club website about the same time. Ted Meachem, Secretary of the Meeting emeachem@hotmail.com THE HUNT HOUSE, PAULERSPURY 1 & 2 April 2017 Our Club has made great improvements in its governance, transparency and general wellbeing. We have the current Board of Directors to thank for this, especially the Chairman. Some of the Directors will be standing for re-election at the AGM, which immediately precedes the Conference, and there may be new members standing for election. Let us have a lively discussion and give the new Board something to work on. Please, please respond for the benefit of all members. Yours truly, Ted Meachem, Conference Chairman FOUNDATION NEWS Our new President On 28 July the Foundation was delighted to appoint Charles Tabor as our new President, following in the august footsteps of Eric Barrass. This is in recognition of his long service to the Foundation right from its inception. He was one of the earliest Trustees of the original Trust, became a Trustee of the later charity and, when we incorporated, was elected a Trustee Director of the elected Board as a members nominee. During his time he has served in various roles including Chairman of the Trustees. His support for the Foundation has been both material and in time. Indeed if it were not for Charles s generosity in loaning the money for the original purchase, we would not have The Hunt House, so it is no exaggeration to say that without him we would not be where we are now. With time, his personal and business responsibilities have become more demanding, so this elevation will enable him to continue his interest and support without having to make the journey to Paulerspury at regular intervals. The Archivist The Foundation and the Club announce the appointment of a jointly sponsored qualified Archivist, who will start work on 1 November. Amii Etherington is currently working as a Medical Records Officer in Norfolk but has also done a considerable amount of volunteering in archive work and she is planning to relocate to the local area with her partner. She is also a qualified photographer. Although she has no background in Engineering, she is a self-confessed petrol head and is looking forward to getting to grips with the mass of material we have at The Hunt House. She will be cooperating with Sharron Bland who works for the RREC on the car records etc., but her main focus will be the sorting and cataloguing of the vast amount of archives, books, photographs, films and other material stored in the Archives and the Baines Wing. She will start off working closely with Philip Hall whose knowledge of what we have is unsurpassed. SHRMF Lecture Dates 2017 Wednesday 8 March Malcolm Tucker The Spirit of Ecstasy. Thursday 18 May Karl Ludviyson The BRM V16 engine and Rolls-Royce Supercharger. Thursday 5 October Lecturer and subject to be confirmed. Saturday & Sunday 18 & 19 November Historic Weekend and SHRMF AGM. Note that these are provisional dates; although we avoid it if possible dates and lecturers sometimes have to be changed due to unforeseen circumstances, illness etc. Always check our website for details or telephone the Foundation office on Message From The Foundation Chairman By the time you receive this Bulletin all Club members will have had their paperwork to renew their Club subscription. As usual on the form there is a line where you can add a donation to the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation, together with a paragraph about signing up for Gift Aid if you are a UK taxpayer. My apologies for the length of this statement but we have to adhere to the HRMC rules in such matters!! Many members top up their subscriptions and the Foundation is obviously very grateful for these contributions which add up to a respectable sum. However I ask you to consider that if you add 30 or more you become eligible to be a voting member of the Foundation, giving you the opportunity to stand for election to the Board, vote at the AGM, and thus take an active part in the running and direction of the charity. There is always a catch to these things and you will have to sign the Limited Liability Guarantee but this is not an onerous obligation and the relevant forms will be sent to you by the Foundation office on receipt of your donation. All donations are gratefully received and enable us to fulfil our charitable obligations. In the last year we have added two important apprentice awards to our portfolio; both are specifically aimed at restorers of classic vehicles and both include not only the usual medal and certificate but also a full set of tools to start the apprentice off on his or her future career path. We hope this will strike a chord with many Club members. In addition we are also now part funding the new Archivist, plus there is always ongoing maintenance to The Hunt House making it a pleasant and safe place for us all to enjoy. For those members who pay by Direct Debit and therefore do not receive the form please consider either notifying the Club to add a donation, or contacting the Foundation Office and setting up a Standing Order directly to the Foundation. We regret we cannot handle Direct Debits. May I also take this opportunity to wish all our members and donors a Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year. J jane Pedler, Chairman All evening lectures start with drinks and canapés at 6.15pm, with the lecture at 6.45pm followed by supper at 8pm. For timings for the Historic Weekend see the website nearer the time. Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation is a Company Limited by guarantee. Registered in England number: Charity Number: RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 45

25 JuniorMembers ONE BOY S JOURNEY THROUGH THE LAST DECADE FROM GOLD TO DIAMOND - ROLLS-ROYCE ENTHUSIASTS CLUB ANNIVERSARY AND HIS LOVE OF ALL THINGS ROLLS-ROYCE By George Dunn George Dunn became a junior member of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club ten years ago. At the tender age of eight, I had my first visit to the workshop at The Hunt House with my grandfather John Dunn, who has been a member of the RREC for many years. I met up with the Archive Curator Mr Philip Hall who offered to show me round and let me sit inside the Silver Ghost AX201 which happened to be there at the time. He mentioned to me that it was the most famous and most expensive car in the world and this is something that I have never forgotten. Mr Hall enquired whether I would be attending the Golden Anniversary of the RREC at Walton Hall as he would very much like to introduce me to the then President Lt Col Eric Barrass, OBE. My grandfather thought this was a wonderful idea and both of them agreed that I should attend. At the end of the visit Mr Hall presented me with a very special Rolls-Royce silver key ring which I treasure to this day. During the Fiftieth Anniversary Celebrations Mr Hall along with my grandfather took me over to the President s tent where I had the great privilege of meeting and talking to Lt Col Barrass. I was very taken with the President and he with me and this meeting ignited a passion and enthusiasm for motoring and all things Rolls-Royce that has remained with me ever since. My relationship with the President continued through the years and when we met up again in 2009 at Kelmarsh Hall he very kindly signed my fiftieth anniversary RREC book. Lt Col Barrass passed away in 2012 and I attended his Service of Thanksgiving at St James the Great Church, Paulerspury. I have always enjoyed going to the annual rallies every year and being able to see and photograph the wide array of cars and meet their owners. This year at Burghley House was an exceptional event and included attractions for families and for younger people. Good fun! I am looking forward to the Diamond Anniversary Celebration in 2017 and am waiting with everyone else for the announcement and the details of the event. Over the years I have developed an even greater interest in cars and motoring. This includes cleaning and helping to maintain my father and grandfather s cars. I love to work on routine maintenance, servicing and problem solving such as checking tyre pressure, fluid levels and changing brake pads. For me though, the exterior and the interior of the car is as important as what is under the bonnet and must always look at its best. This year is very important to me as I am now learning to drive. I am also hoping to find an apprenticeship in IT which is my other passion. I am looking to save enough money to be able to insure a car (a great challenge for a young person these days) and then I will be able to enjoy all the pleasures and the independence that a car and motoring has to offer. The day that I become the proud owner of my first car I will place the keys on my treasured Rolls-Royce key ring presented to me by Mr Hall all those years ago and use it every day. I was very fortunate to receive my ten year membership badge from Mr Philip Hall at The Hunt House on 14 July. My grandparents, my uncle and myself were all very proud. I am keen to continue my membership of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club and will hopefully be able to take a more active role in the coming years possibly as a Marshal at the annual rallies and then as I get older and more knowledgeable I would like to graduate to being a Judge. I can only imagine what the future holds over the next decade. I fervently hope that my journey will take me along the road to owning my very own Rolls Royce or Bentley one day. I can dare to dream and will work as hard as I can to make my dream come true! george Dunn 46 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 47

26 WORLD WATCH GÉRARD LE CLERC Un nuovo passo in avanti la pagina World-Watch del Bulletin Nello scorso anno avrai notato che il Bulletin ha portato alla tua attenzione eventi come il Swiss Classic, Epocu Auto, ecc., ecc. Tutti eventi magnifici, specialmente per quelli di voi con interessi anche in altri marchi. Tenendo presente questo, abbiamo il piacere di annunciare l arrivo sul Bulletin della pagina World-Watch che ci darà l opportunità di condividere queste informazioni con te. Questa pagina proporrà articoli, link e foto relativi a club internazionali, a mostre, eventi e concorsi. Stiamo cercando contatti con organizzazioni non necessariamente Rolls-Royce e Bentley (sebbene esse siano sempre le benvenute) per dare una piattaforma per essere conosciuti, spiegando cosa facciano e di condividere con i nostri soci i loro contatti, link, ecc. Di ritorno chiederemo a questi club di dividere e comunicare le nostre novità, i nostri eventi, tra cui il nostro Annual Rally di Burghley House e le altre attività future. Con circa soci sparsi in tutto il mondo che leggono il Bulletin ogni due mesi, noi crediamo che sarà una buona cosa per ognuno di noi di vedere e di essere visti in altri eventi di auto classiche. Facci sapere se la cosa potrebbe interessarti, questa è una nuova maniera di guardare avanti, soprattutto per quei soci che spesso posseggono auto di altri marchi, per allargare le nostre visioni e contatti, aprendo nuove porte a tutti. I nostri migliori riguardi a tutti voi. Siete pregati di spedire le vostre idee a leclerc.g@sunrise.ch Gèrard le Clerc leads the way with this new initiative and here in his Silver Dawn SNF95, as he leads the way for the parade to Annecy at Rallye du Mont-Blanc, September 2015, a collaboration with the Swiss Romande, French and Italian Sections. Brings you - A new way forward WORLD WATCH page Over the past year you will have noticed that we have brought to your attention events such as Swiss Classics, Epoqu Auto, etc etc. All amazing events especially for those of you with an interest in other marques. With this in mind we would like to announce the arrival of our new World Watch page here in our Bulletin which gives us the space to share this information with you. This page will cover articles, links and photos relating to car clubs internationally as well as shows, events, and concours more widely. We are looking for contact with organisations which are not necessarily Rolls-Royce and Bentley (though they would be most welcome) and give them a platform to introduce themselves, to explain what they are doing and to share with our members their contacts and other links etc. In return we would ask these clubs to reciprocate (a sort of cross pollination!) so that we can share our news, interests and events and thus promote exceptional events such as our Annual Rally at Burghley House and possibly other features yet to be agreed. With almost nine thousand members worldwide reading our Bulletin every two months we feel that it would be a new and good thing for everyone to be seen and for us to be seen at other classic car events and in our respective publications. Please do let us know if this interests you. This is a new way forward, and with enthusiasts often owning more than one marque of car this widening of vision and contact can and will open new doors all over the world. Our kind best to you all. Please send your ideas to: leclerc.g@sunrise.ch Gérard Le Clerc RREC Publications International Correspondent Ein Neuer Weg-Vorwärts-Unsere RREC Bulletin World-Watch Page Sie werden bemerkt haben, dass wir das letze Jahr auf Events aufmerksam gemacht haben, so wie Swiss Classic British Car Meeting, Epoqu`Auto`, etc, etc. Alles wunderbare Events, besonders für die, die auch an anderen Marques interessiert sind. So wollen wir ihnen hiermit die Ankunft unserer neuen `World-Watch`Seite hier in unserem Bulletin mitteilen. Dies ermöglicht es, Platz zu schaffen, diese Informationen mit Ihnen zu teilen. Diese Seite wird Artikel beinhalten, sowie links und Photos von Internationalen Auto Clubs und deren Treffen, Events und Concours Shows. Wir suchen Kontaktaufnahmen mit Clubs, nicht nur Rolls-Royce und Bentley (obwohl diese natürlich herzlich willkommen sind), um ihnen eine Plattform zu ermöglichen, sich vorzustellen, zu erklären wer sie sind und natürlich auch um Kontakte und andere Links auszutauschen. Une nouvelle avancée : la page World-Watch de notre Bulletin RREC L année dernière, vous aurez certainement remarqué que nous avons régulièrement annoncé des événements tels que le Swiss Classic British Car Meeting, Epoqu Auto, etc. Autant d événements exceptionnels, notamment pour ceux d entre vous qui s intéressent à d autres marques. Tenant compte de cette évolution, nous souhaitons vous annoncer la création de notre nouvelle page World Watch, laquelle sera spécialement dédiée à ce type d information. Cette page proposera des articles, des liens et des photos de clubs automobiles du monde entier, et plus généralement des shows, événements et concours. Nous cherchons à entrer en contact avec des organisations qui ne soient pas forcément Rolls-Royce ou Bentley (bien que celles-ci soient évidemment bienvenues) et leur proposer une plateforme leur permettant de se présenter, d expliquer ce qu ils font et de partager avec nos membres leurs coordonnées (personnes de contact. adresses , etc.) ainsi que divers liens, etc. Im Gegenzug würden wir es gerne sehen, dass diese Clubs dieses erwidern in einer Art von `Kreuzbestäubung`, sodass wir unsere Nachrichten, Interessen und Events, sowie spezielle Events wie unsere jährliche Rally at Burghley House und andere Ereignisse, (noch zu vereinbaren) promovieren können. Mit fast 9000 Mitgliedern weltweit, die unser Bulletin alle zwei Monate lesen, meinen wir, dass es für jeden eine neue und gute Sache ist, dass wir sehen und gesehen werden bei anderen klassischen Auto Events und in unseren respektiven Publikationen. Bitte lassen Sie uns wissen, ob dies von Interesse ist. Wir beschreiten hiermit einen neuen Weg vorwärts. Bei unseren Enthusiasten, die auch sehr oft mehrere Marken besitzen, wird dies unsere Vision erweitern und Kontakte können und werden neue Türen eröffnen. Unsere Art am besten zu Ihnen allen Bitte senden Sie Ihre Ideen- leclerc.g@sunrise.ch En retour nous demanderions à ces clubs de faire preuve de réciprocité (une sorte de pollinisation croisée!) afin de nous permettre de partager nos informations, champs d intérêts et manifestations, et ainsi promouvoir des événements exceptionnels tels que notre rassemblement annuel à la Burghley House. D autres sujets et contenus pourraient éventuellement être envisagés. Avec quelque neuf mille membres à travers le monde lisant notre Bulletin tous les deux mois, nous avons le sentiment que ce serait un vrai progrès pour tout le monde d être visibles dans d autres rassemblements de voitures de collection et dans nos publications respectives. Nous vous remercions de nous contacter si cela vous intéresse. C est une nouvelle voie à suivre et, avec des passionnés possédant souvent plus d une marque de voiture, cet élargissement de notre vision et de nos cercles de contacts ouvrirait certainement de nouvelles perspectives partout dans le monde. Avec nos cordiales salutations. Merci d adressez vos idées à: leclerc.g@sunrise.ch 48 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 RREC B339 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 16 49

27 Section News Central Southern Section: Fairlie locomotive David Lloyd George at Blaenau Ffestiniog Dutch Section: Kees en Babs hartelijk dank voor de gastvrijheid Paulersbury Section: Champneys presentation Great Western Section: Russ s new car Central Southern SECTION RREC Central Southern Section Rally, 4 10 September 2016 This year Llangollen, North Wales, was chosen as the destination for the annual Central Southern Section rally With spirits high, on Sunday 4 September thirty-eight members and their cars assembled at the White Waters Hotel located in a picturesque situation by the River Dee. Sadly a few had to drop out due to ill health and they were sadly missed. Monday a coach ride, and treated to a cruise on the Llangollen Canal, culminating in crossing the amazing Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a 200 year-old navigable aqueduct designed by Thomas Telford which carries the canal over the valley of the River Dee. Those prone to vertigo were advised not to look down as we crossed! The National Trust s Penrhyn Castle was our next destination. We marvelled at the extravagance, the wood carving and gothic stone stairway. Wednesday saw us on a steam train from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Here we were offered a short trip down the Llechwedd Slate Mine. The caverns are no longer used for mining slate but it was sobering to consider the conditions in which the original miners had to work. Interestingly, through an initiative by a local cooperative creamery, two of the caverns are now used for maturing a special cheddar cheese, Slate Cavern Aged Cheddar. On our free day Chris Tween had arranged for those wishing to visit The Real Car Company s premises at Bethesda could make their own way there. The final visit was organised for us was to Chester. Parking was at a centrally located hotel, which gave us easy walking access to all the delights of this historic city. SECTIONS An excellent guided tour of the Cathedral was followed by a splendid lunch before a final bit of sightseeing, returning to Llangollen to prepare for the Gala Dinner. This evening was made extra special by a surprise concert from a local male voice choir. Towards the end of the evening, speeches of thanks and gifts were given to the BWs and very well deserved they were too. The suggested routes spectacular scenery, the choice of venues, the location and ambience of the hotel all contributed to make this a most memorable rally. Thank you Chris and Rosemary, and Ted and Kate, for dedicating so many hours to arranging it for our benefit. Suzanne Finch The Magical Mystery Tour, 7 August It was a mystery that s for sure, driving through some of the prettiest and narrowest roads at the foot of the South Downs. From the Odd Fellows Arms at Pulborough we made our way on the A283 then the B2138 going through East Dean and ending up at The Fox Goes Free. This pub famously held the first WI meeting on the 9 November Thank you Ben Grew for this interesting and somewhat challenging route. Uppark Park and Gardens at South Harting, 21 August This was the venue for a picnic organised by Peter Allchurch and Robin Brailey. Our cars were on display on the approach drive to the house and some to the side of the house adjacent to the main lawns. Here we set up our tables and chairs to enjoy our picnic lunch. A lovely day albeit a bit breezy. Tours of the house and gardens were enjoyed by the section members, once we had managed to escape from the other visitors who showed great interest in our cars and asked as they do, numerous questions about them. Chris Tween Scottish Section members visit Bentley CW1 House at Crewe on 23 June 2016 West Midlands Section: Julie Williams & Peter Edwards Mystery tour (funny looking tractor!) Road parking at The Fox Goes Free Mystery Tour Dutch Section South Western Section: at Powderham, David Jobson-Scott receives his forty year badge and certificate from John Field. David is also a keen member of the Alvis and Jaguar car clubs Wessex Section: group photo of the participants in the Isle of Wight rally Dutch Section: panorama 50 RREC B339 november/december 16 RREC B339 november/december 16 51

28 SECTIONS SECTIONS Dutch Section continued... President s Picnic, 10 July 10, 2016 Our President s Picnic was planned originally for 3 July, but due to the international Concours d Élegance at Het Loo palace, was postponed for a week. We hope many members took the opportunity to visit this Concours, and that they enjoyed the beautiful cars on display. So, on Sunday 10 July, twenty-two persons and ten cars gathered at restaurant Het Wapen in Haarzuilen. After coffee and cake we left on a beautiful trip through the countryside towards Reestein, the residence of one of our members in Rhoon. Regrettably, two cars (and their passengers) had to leave early because of other commitments. We were not the only ones enjoying the sunny weather: many other clubs, cars, motorbikes and bicycles were also out and about, so it was quite busy on the road. Upon arrival at Reestein, tables and chairs were already EAST ANGLIA SECTION All noses in a row pointing in the direction set out in the garden. After a toast with champagne and sandwiches, everyone tucked in into their own picnic baskets. The picnic ended with tea and cakes. Kees en Babs, bedankt voor de gezelligheid en de gastvrijheid. Our next event was held at a Derbyshire Member s home, at which we were joined by members of the Northern Section. As usual there was plenty to talk about with around fifty Rolls-Royces and Bentleys of all ages gathered on the lawn: a sort of mini rally, quite a sight to see; we stayed until the evening on this special day. Our last picnic of the year was held at Kedleston Hall during its antiques fair: this is a very popular Event. This year we welcomed two visitors from the Australian Section: David and Nancy Axe. David is English by birth: he moved to Australia in 1967 on a 10 assisted passage and later married Australian Nancy. They live in Tascott and own a 20hp and two 20/25s. During their visit they were invited to our Section Members homes and were looked after by John Newton, David and Debbie Howard, Graham Mead and Russell Taroni. The first owner of one of Russell s 20/25s was also the first owner of one of David s - quite a coincidence. Our Pub Night in August was a visit to the Rolls-Royce Heritage Centre at Hucknall: this was probably our last because of the uncertain future of the Hucknall Works. After a very interesting and informative tour around the exhibits John Newton with his 1949 Bentley MkVI B398EY and our Australian visitor David Axe at Kedleston Hall Antiques Fair we retired to a buffet at the Welfare Centre. Our thanks to Reg White and his colleagues for making this a very good evening. Our Pub Nights are held on the third Thursday of the month. For information please contact Richard Haskings on Grahame Holmes Our summer bbq was a great success, with over fifty members taking part, and several trying rides in or driving other members cars. Thanks to Ernie Warren for hosting us. A similar event will definitely be on the calendar for 2017! We also recently visited St Peter s Brewery and after a tour, lunched in adjacent St Peter s Hall, which dates back to 1280 (extended 1539). Thanks to Malcolm Heath for organising the day. Our next event will be the Section AGM and Christmas lunch at Madingley Hall, Cambridge, where we ll be joined by Club Chairman Johan Vanden Bergh. Richard Fenner St Peters Brewery ESSEX SECTION On 7 August we made our way up the country lanes of Essex to visit the Ashfield Carriage and Polo Club, we had nineteen cars arrive and were placed on the courtyard lawn with our hosts Corniche taking centre place. There was also a dog agility competition on one of the adjacent fields with several hundred dogs taking part. We enjoyed our picnics with guided tours of the carriage museum and stables throughout the day. We have asked to attend next year when carriage racing is taking place. On 4 September we made our fourth annual visit to Capel Manor at Enfield. The day was dry and nine section cars managed to get into the ground before the doors were closed with several hundred vehicles of all types in attendance. At 2pm the organisers arranged East midlands Section Ashfield Carriage and Polo Club During mid August this year our second Silver Ghost Workshop took place, this was also a great success in many ways, not only for the maintenance of the cars but for the friendship, general community and goodwill of our Club, We shall look forward to the Silver Ghost events in Our last three picnics of the season were all very well attended, these were held during August and September. The first of these was held at Edwin Tipper s Lupin Farm, this was open to all makes of vintage and interesting vehicles so it proved a very busy day. All proceeds went to charity and Edwin s event collected around 12,000 which went to good causes such as the Air Ambulance etc. East Midlands Section car line-up at Kedleston Hall Antiques Fair Essex Section at Capel Manor Section members parked at Reeman Dansie Auction House 52 RREC B339 november/december 16 RREC B339 november/december 16 53

29 SECTIONS SECTIONS for a fly past by a Hurricane that woke up the after lunch sleepers in our group. On Sunday 25 September we had nineteen proper cars and sixty members arrive at Section member James Grinter s Reeman Dansie Auction House in Colchester for an enjoyable morning with James giving the members an Great Western Section On Monday 5 September eleven members of the Great Western section together with Johan Vanden Bergh and Antony Channing attended an uplifting memorial service for Celia Fitzhugh at Coventry Cathedral. This was arranged by Coventry University and the Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral. During the service, tribute was paid to her outstanding contributions to both the University and the local legal profession as well as to her lifelong constructive concern for the less privileged in life. Valerie Smallwood overview of the way an auction works. Afterwards the group went onto the Mimosa Restaurant for a pleasant lunch. Our next event will be our ever popular sell-out Christmas Lunch on Sunday 4 December, this year to be held at the Three Rivers Venue Essex. John Steward IRELAND SECTION We have just returned from our superb reciprocal rally to Sweden and our intrepid reporter Donna Channing has once again provided our write-up. With only one more rally in October and a technical day in November to go it is hard to believe our season end is almost upon us. Full reports will follow in due course. g E R A L D S T E I N B E R G RREC Ireland Section Swedish Flying Rally in Lysekil, Sweden August 2016 A large contingent from the Ireland Section flew to Sweden on 13 August to join the Sweden section in the second of our Flying Rallies. We had hosted the Sweden Section a year ago in Dublin. A full programme of delights awaited us, including a visit to a moose farm, lunch alfresco at a beautiful old manor house restaurant beside a lake, a tour and lunch at Rohdins which is Sweden s only combined Rolls-Royce and Bentley repair shop, the aqueduct and bridge by the canal at Haverud and a visit to the opening of the lock-gates at the Vattenfall hydro-electric plant. At the Viking night we all donned sack-cloth tunics, rope belts, swords and Viking helmets and attacked the feast with a sharp knife and our fingers! Inhibitions were swept away as we discovered our inner Viking! Sword fights and pillaging occurred while we were entertained by a Swedish Country and Western singer, Dick Johannsson, who lives in Nashville! Of the sixty or so members attending, a good proportion of us found ourselves on the dance floor; as well, a few took the microphone including Mona-Lisa Illingworth and Pat McAreavey! The long weekend passed too quickly and we bade farewell to our Swedish friends. A big Thank You to Derek and Mona-Lisa Illingworth, Lars Nord and the members of the Sweden section who made this flying rally such a success. Donna Channing Aston Martin, Monday 8 August Thanks to Reg King, twenty-one members, with guests enjoyed a visit to the Aston Martin s manufacturing facility at Gaydon. Our picture shows members registering among the wonderful array of current models plus the prototype Red Bull F1 car. Hauser & Wirth at Bruton Valerie Smallwood arranged an outing on 7 September, with the triple benefits of gratifying artistic appreciation, horticultural admiration and the satisfying of the inner man and woman. The venue was the Hauser & Wirth Galleries at Durslade Farm, Bruton. We were especially pleased to welcome Rod Fitzhugh in his Bentley 8 JCH23073 and fairly new members John & Jane Duggleby in their Bentley Continental T WCH67006, the purchase of which has fulfilled a long held dream of Bentley ownership since John first coveted a 6½ litre WO car when he was a lad. Most interesting were two new cars to the Section. Russ Herbert bought his recently acquired 1956 Bentley S1 with James Young four-door saloon coachwork B470AN. Now painted Oxford Blue with cream upholstery piped in matching blue, the curvaceous lines of the James Young Aston Martin registration Malcolm Tucker s new car design are shown off to great effect. Your scribe also bought a newly purchased car: a 1953 Bentley R Type standard steel saloon B4TN. It is fair to say that all enjoyed the excellent catering and the delightful gardens. Malcolm Tucker Rybrook Specialist Cars Rolls-Royce Dealership, Wednesday 14 September A super sunny day saw fourteen club cars displayed outside this facility. Described as an ultra-premium brand retail showroom, Rybrook also deal with Bentley, Lamborghini and McLaren. After a superb sandwich lunch several members enjoyed test drives in the Bentley Bentayga. Twenty-nine members with friends enjoyed a delightful outing, with thanks to Suzanne Finch for making the arrangements. Warminster Maltings & Radstock Mining Museum, Sunday 2 October The current owner, the Hampshire based barley merchant Robin Appel, has, over the last twelve years, undertaken extensive restoration of the Listed Grade 2* complex as well as renewing or upgrading all the engineering. So it is not for no good reason that the staff at the Maltings have been dubbed by their customers, and are now universally acclaimed The Malt-stars of Warminster! We were privileged to be guided round the Maltings by Mr. Appel himself. Margaret Ball Our Annual General Meeting will be held at The Walton Park Hotel, at Clevedon on Sunday 22 January 2017 full details of this and other events in our Newsletter or on the web-page. Ireland Section in Sweden MIDDLESEX SECTION The Isle of Wight Rally, 23 to 25 September This year s rally took us overseas to The Royal Hotel, Ventnor. This is a wonderful grand hotel dating from 1832 and located in a sun trap on the south coast of the island, which made the most of the warm early autumn weather. The compliment of cars comprised a 20/25, a Derby Bentley, an R-Type, a Bentley Corniche, a Silver Shadow II, a Mulsanne, two Brooklands and a Seraph, together with several non-club cars. In true Middlesex style, this was an informal weekend enabling us all to do our own thing and because the range of attractions to see on the island seems to grow each year, we had no difficulty in finding ways to do some driving on the unhurried roads of this part of Hampshire. The excellent food and drink at the hotel was complimented by a Norwegian buffet at The Little Gloster restaurant near Cowes where we had a convivial gathering on the Saturday. A freshly repainted Osborne House was our final stop on Sunday before we returned to Southampton and motorways. Many thanks to Malcom and Marilyn for organising a great weekend. Middlesex members cars parked at Ventnor New Year meetings We shall kick off the New Year with our lunch at The Bell at Hampton on Saturday 21 January where we will be able to park by the river, details from Malcolm O Connor. On Thursday 16 February we shall return to The Grange Ealing for our annual Video Night when you can catch up on what you missed from this year s season. Please contact David Oxford for details. RICHARD EDGELL 54 RREC B339 november/december 16 RREC B339 november/december 16 55

30 SECTIONS SECTIONS Oxford Founders & Thames Valley Section Members cars at Caer Rhun Hall Northern Section August and September are always busy months for the Northern Section and this year was no exception. We had our two annual shows at Astle Park and Tatton Park. The weather was quite kind and there was the usual excellent turnout. In early September, Knutsford had a special heritage fourday show and we headed up the event with a tribute to Sir Henry Royce. We put on an exhibition, had a special lunch at the old Court House, then put on a cavalcade of twenty-two Club cars - from a 1920 Silver Ghost to 2016 Wraith - which visited all the key sites and showed off our cars to the public. This ended at Brae Cottage where we were entertained by the new owners. The following morning we started our Section Weekend in North Wales with a gentle lunchtime cruise over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct which takes the Llangollen Canal over the River Dee. It is in fact the longest and highest aqueduct in Great Britain, built by Thomas Telford and William Jessop and opened in This was followed by a delightful drive which encompassed the Horseshoe Falls and Pass and across the moors and into the Conwy Valley to Caer Rhun Hall, our base for the weekend. On Saturday morning we drove through Snowdonia over the Llanberis Pass to the Electric Mountain, Dinorwig Power Station where we had a special and fascinating tour. This power station has two lakes, one upper and one lower. When the national grid needs a massive surge of power in minutes, say half time at a cup final, Dinorwig supplies it by instantly allowing water to flow from the top lake through six turbines to the lower lake, thus producing the electricity, water is pumped back to the top lake at times of low (cheap) usage. We then returned directly or via the Real Car Company, along the Nant Ffrancon Pass to Caer Rhun Hall, where all those on the weekend plus a number of other members enjoyed the North Wales Garden Party outside. On Sunday morning we drove into Llandudno to display our cars on the promenade to help the Blind Veterans Charity and had a special luncheon at the St Georges Hotel. We re pleased to report that on the day they raised just under 1,000. Also in September we displayed five cars at the Event City Classic Motor Show - similar to the NEC car show but Blind Veterans Billy Baxter & Shaun Stocker preparing to ride in Roger & Glenys Arden s /25hp Gill allweather tourer GGA40 - their son was in the same regiment as Shaun, the Royal Welsh Fusilliers, both serving in Afghanistan Our car stand at the Footman James, Event City Classic Car Show slightly smaller. This was followed by our Chassis Car Workshop at Matt Pickles where amongst many other items we all learnt how to use braided wire with Ross-Courtney connectors. Our final event was a visit to John Ditchfield s Glasform workshop in Lancashire, where members were John Ditchfield demonstrating his art at Glasform mesmerised by John s ability, and the shapes, patterns and the colours he was able to achieve. In October we look forward to our New Members and Halloween lunches before our Christmas festivities. If you re in our area please look at our programme and contact Dave Kerrigan our secretary: come and join us - you will be made very welcome. John Beecroft Past Events: Summer Picnic at Greys Court, 21 August Due to lack of support, our planned event at Sandhurst had to be cancelled. Instead, the committee decided at short notice to arrange a picnic on the same day at Greys Court near Henley. This proved to be a success - twelve cars with thirty members and friends. We were unexpectedly allowed to park our cars in front of the house. After picnicking in wonderful surroundings with glorious sunshine, we were able to tour the house and explore the gardens, learning something of the history of Greys Court as we went. All too soon it was time to head for home. Chris Mott Autumn Leaves Rally, 30 September to 2 October Despite the slow start, this turned out to be quite a well supported event with eleven club cars and one modern car carrying twenty-one members and guests, who met up on Friday morning initially at Charlecote Park. After a tour of the house and a light lunch, some of the ladies drove Members cars in front of the Red Triangle Factory PAULERSPURY SECTION Classics on the Green, Wednesday 3 August This event on Croxley Green Hertfordshire has become a major summer attraction. All makes and ages of classic vehicles come and go throughout the day and we were well represented by section members who brought some interesting cars including a Series 2 E-Type and an Iso Grifo. Brian Gilmore and his wife led the Paulerspury contingent into the parking area in their Phantom I, via the Boot in Sarratt for some sustenance and refreshment. A really great day. BDC 80th Anniversary Day Silverstone, Saturday 6 August The Section was able to watch the racing of both modern and classic Bentleys from a great vantage point of the Brooklands Suite. This is the BDC s race day and they were celebrating their 80 th anniversary. Members cars in front of the house at Greys Court directly to the Hotel to sample the spa facilities, whilst the remainder drove to the Red Triangle Company in Kenilworth, who manufacture and restore Alvis cars. This was a most interesting visit. We were initially gathered in the showroom for a talk on the history of the company and where it is now. We were then taken through every workshop and allowed to wander round all the vehicles to see how they were made initially and how they are made today. It is a fascinating story and was really appreciated by all. Following snacks provided by Red Triangle, we all moved on to Walton Hall. Unfortunately, the weather was somewhat inclement on the Saturday when members were taken into Stratford for a free day, where some enjoyed the market, others the theatre tour and for some a cruise on the river during a sunny period in the afternoon. In the evening we had a formal dinner. Sunday was a pleasant sunny day and most of us drove to the British Motor Heritage Centre at Gaydon where we had privileged parking, and were able to see the old revamped and new exhibition halls before taking lunch and travelling home. This was an extremely enjoyable weekend and we were pleased to welcome members from other sections. Many thanks to our Chairman, Chris Mott, for brilliant organisation. Gerald Garratt BDC Silverstone 56 RREC B339 november/december 16 RREC B339 november/december 16 57

31 SECTIONS SECTIONS Summer Picnic Champneys, Sunday 21 August Luxury and elegance is synonymous with Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Champneys, a perfect combination and an inspired venue. The House, once owned by the infamous Thomas Cranmer former Archbishop of Canterbury and later by Lady Rothschild is now a very posh spa and created a great backdrop for a picnic and photo opportunity. The event was well attended with some twenty cars who proceeded to park up on the grounds in front of the house. The corks popped, the bonnets were opened for inspection and the feeding started. SHRMF Open Weekend, Saturday and Sunday 17 and 18 September The SHRMF opened The Hunt House to the local community to raise an awareness of what went on behind the high walls of The Hunt House. A number of Paulerspury Section members together with other Club and Foundation members brought their cars along and offered rides around the village to add interest to the event and raise money for the SHRMF. Polish Section News From August, the Polish Section met at the Motoclassic at Topacz Castle just outside Wrocław. The city is known by some as the Venice of the North owing to the large number of canals and bridges. For three days we had a dedicated site at this finest annual classic car event in Poland. On the Friday sixteen Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars assembled although not all were RREC members. We are hoping to attract other invited owners into our great club. Friday afternoon saw nine of our cars drive into the centre Champneys House Normandy International Rally, Sunday 4 to Saturday 10 September Some eighteen Section members joined the Normandy Rally, based in Cabourg overlooking the Normandy beaches. Besides the associations of the area with the D Day landings, this part of Normandy is apple country and the opportunity was not missed to sample the Calvados and the cider. Over fifty cars participated: that s a lot of food and drink! Amply supplied with the help of Mona Lisa and Derek Illingworth. The weather was kind, some fascinating places were visited and the company was excellent: a great week. D E R E K F R E E M A N of the picturesque city of Wrocław (formerly Breslau) that is this year, together with San Sebastián, a European Capital of Culture. The city was tragically destroyed by the Russians in a three-month siege in 1945 but has now been magnificently restored. With impressive speed people pulled out mobile phones for pictures when they saw our cars. We were heading for the striking New Forum for Music building completed in Wrocław has a vibrant musical life, especially an annual world class classical music festival known as the Wrocław Cantans. The NFM was opened especially for a tour by RREC members and others from the The Polish Section stand at the Motoclassic Wrocław /30hp Hooper limousine GCJ21 Motoclassic event, a total of fifty-five cars. The stunning auditorium holds 1800 people and a great treat for us was a special performance by a small choir. After the NFM tour our group moved to Ostrów Tumski (Cathedral Island), the oldest part of Wrocław. This area, originally built in wood, dates from the 10th Century and scottish section RREC members collecting the Ladies Award the Piast dynasty of Polish rulers. Here we enjoyed a boat trip along the canals and a tasty meal. The historic wharf area is most attractive and has been recently restored. We then returned to Topacz Castle and the event. Over the three days some 15,000 people enjoyed our imaginatively laid-out display and we won various awards. With this news I also enclose a photograph I took immediately after returning to Warsaw during a public holiday and military parade. For the first time a group of the Polish Winged Hussars known as the Husaria, took to the streets in splendidly accurate period costume. Some 3,000 of these heavy lancers under their Commander Jan III Sobieski took a dramatic role in the Battle of Vienna on September 1683 as part of the combined forces of the Holy Roman Empire and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth who defeated the Ottoman Turkish Army during their Siege of Vienna. We would like to wish all our new RREC friends a Happy Christmas and excellent driving experiences in our favourite cars in 2017! Michael Moran The Polish Section in uniform at the New Forum for Music, Wrocław It is hard to think that another year has slipped past and that by the time members are reading this report we will only have one more event this year: our Section AGM and Christmas Lunch on 4 December, which will again be held at the Crieff Hydro Hotel where we had a warm welcome last year. Booking forms for the event were included in the Autumn 2016 Issue of our Section Newsletter. If you want to attend and have not already sent me your booking forms please do so by return. Since my most recent report was submitted we have enjoyed some more successful outings at which we have been joined by many friends, both old and new, and all of which have been held in good weather. At our visit to the garden railway at Newliston House in Kirkliston we were able to take numerous trips on the little trains, which all Scottish Section members picnicking at Newliston House, Kirkliston, on 21 August RREC B339 november/december 16 RREC B339 november/december 16 59

32 SECTIONS SECTIONS Scottish Section visits Hillsborough Castle in County Down on 10 September 2016 agreed was great fun. Our trip to Northern Ireland was yet another success and we are looking forward to next year s repeat trip. The visit to the canal centre at Ratho near Edinburgh was enjoyed by the large number attending, with a gentle sail along the canal followed by an excellent lunch. Full reports on all of these events will appear in our Section Newsletter. By the time this report appears subscribing members will have received their subscription renewal notices for The Section Committee has been very pleased with the level of support shown for our events during 2016 and I would ask members to renew promptly for 2017 to ensure that they continue to receive their copies of the Section Newsletter. The first Newsletter of 2017 should be available around the end of January. It will contain details of and booking forms for some of the first events of the year, including the popular May Weekend, so please make sure that you do not miss out. The proposed programme for 2017 will be available at the Section AGM and Christmas Lunch on 4 December and I hope that the Committee and Office Bearers to be elected for 2017 will continue to enjoy your support. If you are not already a subscriber to the Section, please consider joining us to share in the fellowship of our group: you will be made very welcome. Nicol M Cleland lunches, Walpole Bay Hotel on 30 October, The Grasshopper evening dinner will be on Thursday 10 November and our Christmas Lunch at The Holiday Inn on Sunday 11 December. Looking on to a few of our larger events, we are holding a Cotswolds six-day Rally starting 11 May to the 16 May Members from all Sections are welcome. A flyer is available from Stephen Fabman-Beker via grainsley@gmail. com. We are also planning a September French Rally, again six days away enjoying driving our cars and a little continental charm, sunshine and food. I cannot end this update of South Eastern Section events and happenings without recording the sad passing of a wonderful lady, a constant supported of our Section, a dear friend to so many and life-long companion to her equally supportive husband. Ann Watkins passed away at her home with John on 31 July The funeral service was held at The Garden of England Crematorium on Wednesday 17 August 2016 at 2pm. Over 100 mourners attended and twelve Rolls-Royces followed the Rolls-Royce hearse and the Watkins 20hp that gave Ann so many South Western Section Forthcoming Events (also of interest to the broader membership) The South Western Section organises regular drives, visits and social events, and we extend a warm welcome to all Club members who may be visiting the beautiful West Country. Please join us! The late Ann Watkins with her husband John thousands of miles of enjoyment. So much could be said about Ann, unfortunately space does not permit a true and fitting tribute. Ann knows how much we valued her love, support and strong bond to her husband John, her family and the RREC. Anne was a very special lady. Stephen Fabman-Beker SOUTH EASTERN SECTION News Lullingstone Castle Our Lullingstone Castle event was our last picnic of 2016 but what a glorious day it was. I know some sections have seen a reduction in the numbers of members attending and we in the South Eastern corner of England have also seen a slight fall off, particularly of members with pre-war Rolls-Royce and Bentley models. Fortunately we have held our usual twenty-nine events and all have been well supported, Lullingstone included. Thanks to all who made these events successful. I think you know your Section needs you and in turn the Club needs successful Sections. As the winter months progress we have the AGM on Sunday 27 November at Chart Hill Golf Club and various Section AGM and lunch at the Devon Hotel, Matford, Exeter, Sunday 20 November 2016 We have our own room for both AGM and our carvery lunch, and the total cost is 21 per person. We will welcome Antony and Jill Channing who are representing the Club management. Christmas lunch and weekend away, Sunday 11 December 2016 We meet at the Sidmouth Harbour Hotel, a three-star hotel recently refurbished and with panoramic views and good parking. The hotel has offered a special dinner, bed and breakfast rate for those wishing to arrive on Saturday. The cost for Sunday lunch is 34 per person to include welcoming drink, three course meal, coffee etc. and gratuities. Sidmouth is an interesting old seaside town to explore. Please contact Tricia Mayers, tricia.mayers@btinternet.com WMB4, Hooper Wraith owned by Hugh Stephenson of Devon. At Tarr Farm Inn A few of the many club cars at the Castle bathed in sunshine on 25 September Saturday 28 January 2017: we meet for lunch at the Ley Arms in the village of Kenn, just off the A380 about six miles south of Exeter Services. Turn up, choose, and pay on the day! Please contact John Field, johnlizfield@btopenworld.com GHJ18, 20hp Barker style tourer owned by Andrew Lockyer of Somerset. At Tarr Farm Inn 60 RREC B339 november/december 16 RREC B339 november/december 16 61

33 SECTIONS SECTIONS Saturday 25 February 2017: we visit St Austell Brewery, founded in 1851 by Cornishman Walter Hicks. It remains 100% independent and family owned, and has produced nearly one billion pints since We have a guided tour of the Visitors Centre, the modern micro-brewery, museum and display of historic brewing equipment. We also have a guided beer tasting session and a first-class buffet luncheon. The cost for all the above is 35 per person, which includes some(!) beer or soft drinks, coffee Surrey Section On 9 July, thirty-six members and guests enjoyed an afternoon barbecue at the Artists Rifles Clubhouse within the NRA Shooting Ground at Bisley, Surrey. The Artists Rifles Regiment was formed in 1859 as one of Queen Victoria s Voluntary Forces from a group of painters, sculptors, engravers, musicians, architects and actors as part of the great Volunteer Corps movement that grew rapidly in that year in response to a threat of invasion by the French under Napoleon III. The Clubhouse was built in 1926 as a training and social base for the Artists Rifles shooting teams. Many elements of the original building remain intact and contain a wealth of memorabilia, paintings, pictures, photographs and cartoons. The famous advertisement Your Country Needs You was designed by Alfred Leete of the Artists Rifles. On parade in front of the Clubhouse was a grand selection of Rolls-Royces and Bentleys ranging from 1965 to Many of the visitors to Bisley for the shooting events stopped to admire the cars and take photographs. Our annual Trophy Event at the Capel Car Show, held on 20 August, was as popular as ever. Most British marques were present, dating back to the 1920s. Surrey Section had its own parking area for Rolls-Royces and Bentleys, which was filled to capacity together with our marquee to display and present the trophies The Hopkins Trophy was presented to Glen Del Medico with his 20hp Tourer, Derek Harris with his Silver Shadow II received the Montague Trophy and Bob Maurer, fresh from his recent success at Burghley House as Touring Class and gratuities. Please contact Tom Jones, tomrsjones@gmail.com Sunday 12 March 2017: provisional visit to Deer Park Hotel, Honiton. Organiser John Eaton, johnandsueeaton@tiscali.co.uk Sunday 23 April 2017: provisional Drive-it-Day visit to Buckfast Abbey. Organiser John Field Artists Rifles Clubhouse at Bisley winner with his Silver Cloud I, was presented with the Shootlands Trophy. Our Autumn Break took place from Friday 16 to Monday 19 September at The Manor at Weston-on-the- Green, Oxfordshire, site of the RREC s first Concours in Proud of its 900 year history, The Manor is today a country house hotel opening its doors to guests who seek a truly relaxing escape with fine food set in beautiful surroundings. To start 2017 we have our annual visit to Brooklands on 1 January with a reserved parking area for the RREC Rolls-Royces and Bentleys. Later, on 24 January, we have a Burns Night Supper arranged at the Inn at West End, Bisley. This will include the usual Burns Night celebrations with whisky, neeps and tatties! Michael Thackery WELSH SECTION For our September First Tuesday Lunch Meeting we had a new venue: The Abercrave Arms in the Swansea Valley, found for us by one of our committee members at very short notice. The restaurant, the food and the service were excellent. We once again took a stand at The Big Welsh Classic Car Show held every year in aid of Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research. We proudly showed off our Club Cars, which included three of Nigel Taylor s beautifully presented vintage Rolls-Royces and along with George and Sharron Miller s Silver Ghost, gave the stand the meaning of the Club s name. I have been a member long enough to remember in the 1960 s when we all drove around in shabby old Rolls-Royces and in our minds that was what the club was all about! Details of the 2017 Welsh Weekend Rally have appeared in the last two Bulletins but here s a reminder: April 2017, The Cliff Hotel, Gwbert, (In sunny West Wales). Book direct on advising them you are with the Members and friends, Tony Jones, Robert Harris Mayes, Mike and Sally Jones at the Abercrave Inn at the section s Tuesday lunch Wessex SEction RREC and also let Rodger Morgan know on or on rodgermorgan42@sky.com with details of your car, contact details and telephone numbers etc. Robin Wayne The Early Birds. Robin and Jane Wayne, arriving at 8am, ready to set up the stand and park the cars at the Margam Classic Car Show Nigel Taylor s superb Phantom 1 Hooper Landaulette with Margam Abbey in the background Churt Private Car Collection: We attended this by invitation from Central Southern Section, and wish to record that we enjoyed the day enormously. Surrey Section line up at the Bisley barbecue Barbecue and Wessex Annual: After several years of rainy, windswept barbecues we finally managed to hold this on a sunny day in August. We used the Barbecue area at Lepe Country Park where our line-up of Club cars attracted many other picnickers who came to look them over and ask questions about them. The Grainge-Jackson trophy for Best in Show was won by Simon Crofts with his 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Hooper limousine 211RY. Group at Osborne House during the Isle of Wight Rally 62 RREC B339 november/december 16 RREC B339 november/december 16 63

34 SECTIONS SECTIONS With a setting just off Kinver Edge, they opened up some of their forty acres so we could park our proper cars and others. Andy Checketts our local photographer was able to take some nice shots, some of which are with this copy, copies can be requested, or view them at Men & Motors in November. Most of the proper cars were from the 1970 s to present: the car of Mr and Mrs David Kershaw, a 20hp known as Peacock had had a puncture, so they arrived in their Silver Shadow. Mr and Mrs David Williams had left Murphy at home, and arrived in their Bentley Arnage. We have been invited back again for September steven H Malek, Treasurer WM The line up of cars at Bowood House Murphy & David Williams Bowood House This was another of our mid-week events which we have reinstated this year. Our group had a private guided tour of the walled gardens which are normally for the exclusive use of the family, and it felt as though we were entering a secret garden as our guide produced a large, elaborate key to unlock the door in the wall! She was very knowledgeable about the history of the house and gardens as well as about the various plants and trees in the Capability Brown designed grounds. Vegetable gardens, cut flower gardens, swimming pool and leisure areas were all immaculately presented and much appreciated, particularly by the gardeners in our group. west midlands section Plum Festival, Monday 28 August 2016 Well, where did a year go? we say. Yes it s our Annual Rally at this very popular event, hosted by Pershore and its Abbey, and this year they even managed to get God to provide great weather, after the last two years with rain - but that never stops a RREC member. Our thanks to our Chairman Brian Bremer, who arranges this event for them; our perk is that we get a great spot to show off our great cars. We were all very pleased with our turnout: some fifty proper cars on the day, from the 20s right up to the present day. Photos provided by Andy Checketts. The Flying Scotsman at Tyseley Works Member Graham Greenwood has a contact with Tyseley Works, and a visit was made on Wednesday 14 September. It was a sell out with just over thirty present. Many had never been so close to the workings of steam trains, but all were very interested, and could even have helped out, but they would have got a bit oily. After the tour we were guided to the Flying Scotsman for a talk and to see her being fired up with black smoke all around us. We were also invited to climb on board, with a walk through the tender onto the footplate; cameras were clicking everywhere. Isle of Wight Rally Wessex has not undertaken a rally for several years, so this four-day event on the Isle of Wight was eagerly anticipated. Eleven Club cars took part with others joining us for local visits. We enjoyed good weather, excellent food and company, and visited Osborne House and Calborne Water Mill as a group, with free time built in for us to make other visits independently. The time passed all too quickly, and by the time the gala dinner happened on our last night on the island, we had all agreed that we must make a similar rally a regular event watch the newsletter for details for Thanks to all who contributed to the organisation of the rally, but especially to Alan Milbank for his assistance with parking. Jean Marples The Only Way to Fly Kinver on Sunday 18 September 2016 Yet another winner for the West Midlands section, courtesy of members Mr and Mrs Rod Badlands, we were all made very welcome to a Music event and Buffet lunch. Western Canada Section news 2016 saw another successful season of motoring events in the region. 30 January a technical session was held at a Vancouver auto shop where cars ranged from a 1903 Columbia to a 1931 Packard. Dinner followed that evening at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and the business part of the meet, the AGM, held on Sunday 31 January. Our feature Fuel Economy Run, organised by Dave Baron as this year s Spring Meet took place May 7. The route covered a 100 mile return trip up the Howe Sound to Squamish, north of Vancouver. Thirty-three participants in sixteen cars took part. Winner with the best fuel economy index was Phill Entwistle in his 2005 Arnage at a fuel consumption of 27% better than factory specification. Best actual mpg was achieved by Howard Lengert from Alberta in his 1999 Silver Seraph. Not a Club meet, but the largest gathering of its kind in the region, is the Annual Vandusen Gardens All British Field Meet attracting in excess of 500 cars, which this year was held 21 May. There were twenty-eight Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars on display, several of which won awards. Yorkshire Section Following yet another successful North of England Rally at Harewood House, Leeds (see report elsewhere in this issue) the Picnic events came thick and fast, commencing with a return visit to the sixteenth Century Burton Agnes Hall near Driffield on 21 August. This magnificent Hall has been described as the perfect English House so what better place to hold a perfect English picnic on perfectly manicured lawns, enhanced by perfect picnic weather? In keeping with the on-going theme of the fortieth Anniversary Celebrations, the eighty or so attendees were treated to cake and chocolates generously provided by Richard and Beth Clegg. One week later at the Classic Car show held at Ripon Racecourse, a dull and rather chilly day ensured a much A Strawberry Tea Picnic took place 28 June at a private home in Vancouver. Forty members and guests enjoyed the fabulous summer weather. Next up came the Fun Run organised by Steve Harris on Vancouver Island August. Highlight this year was the chance to drive around the newly constructed Vancouver Island Motorsport 2.4 km Circuit near Duncan. Robin Hine in his 1926 Bentley 3 litre was in his element! The last major driving meet of the season was held September in conjunction with the Pacific North West Region in Oak Harbor, Washington. A variation on a theme this year, the competitive element between the two regions was less driving and more esoteric, including a poetry challenge. The BC Region won back their crown as this year s victors, maybe partly due to their superior numbers...? N nick Northeast rrec Liaison Representative W western Canada Section Cars at Burton Agnes Picnic 64 RREC B339 november/december 16 RREC B339 november/december 16 65

35 SECTIONS diminished turn-out with just eighteen Club cars gathering in our designated area. As has become tradition, our Section attended the York Historic Vehicle Society s Classic Car Show at York Racecourse. On 18 September, around twenty-five Club cars and their occupants were in evidence at The Knavesmire and all were able to browse the auto-jumble, side stalls and vast array of exhibits in glorious sunshine, with the beautiful weather providing a fitting end for the final picnic event of the season. For our Section Break this year we ventured into North-Eastern Section territory beautiful Teesdale staying for three nights at Headlam Hall Country Hotel and Spa at Gainford, County Durham. We were able to fill all thirty-eight rooms at this lovely Hotel which meant that seventy-three members were given the undivided attention of the delightful staff, who ensured that all our needs were well catered for. With excellent food and musical entertainment each evening what s not to like? An arranged visit to nearby Raby Castle proved to be a great success, with forty-nine members of our group opting to do the guided tour of the castle, which is one of England s finest mediaeval buildings and is also the stately home of Lord Barnard. Those not doing the tour were able to enjoy the walled gardens, the fine collection of Horsedrawn carriages in the eighteenth century Coach House, tea rooms and 200 acres of fine deer parkland. With the town of Barnard Castle, the famous Bowes Museum, Shildon National Railway Museum, the spectacular High Force waterfall and the fabulous Teesdale scenery all close by, there was plenty to see and do in our chosen area. On the day of departure, members were given the option to break their homeward journey with a visit to the Green Howards Museum in Richmond where four well-informed guides as well as coffee and cake awaited the forty-one people who decided to do so, thereby rounding off a fantastic Section Break. L liz Brown Caption Competition Please send your captions to rrecjackie@outlook.com, the winner will be announced in Bulletin 340. The deadline for submissions is 15 December. Caption Competition Winner Look really busy, we might avoid the washing up. Congratulations to our Winner: Hedley Greaves Thank you to our judge Doug Ryder. 66 RREC B339 november/december 16

36 registers Register Registrars Address Tel or Fax 20hp Tom Jones 11 North Hill Park, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4BJ. 20/25, 25/30, Wraith Continental GT Tony James Sandford House, Perry Green Road, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset TA5 2AZ Tel: +44 (0) Tel: +44 (0) Mob:+44(0) Jolieanna Davis Assarts Lodge Temple Drive Nuthall, NG16 1BH Tel: +44 (0) Derby Bentley Douglas Reece Polcouta Farmhouse, Veryan, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5QQ. Derby Phantom GOODWOOD ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS POST WAR SIX CYLINDER REGISTER Silver Clouds & S Types Tel: +44 (0) TF Robertson 8 Holyrood Street, London SEI 2EL. Tel: +44 (0) Fax:+44 (0) Stephen Fabman-Beker Eric Healey Davide Bassoli dougeliz44@btinternet.com tf@yachtline.co.uk 7 Roseacre Lane, Bearsted, Kent ME14 4HY. Tel: +44 (0) grainsley@gmail.com Hillside Cottage, Wigsthorpe, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE8 5SE. Casella Postale No 47, Parma Centro, Via Pisacane No 1, Parma (PR), Italy. Silver Ghost Andy Courtney 25 Upper Teddington Road, Hampton Wick, Kingston-upon-Thames, KT1 4DL. Silver Shadow, T SERIES, CORNICHE & CAMARGUE SZ (Silver Spirit & Derivatives) John Neale Jürgen Büch The Mulberry House, Rous Lench, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4UJ. Schloss Allner, Schlossstr 32, D Hennef, Germany. Tel: +44 (0) Mob: Tel/Fax: +44 (0) Tel: +44 (0) eric@healeybros.co.uk bassolidavide@libero.it andycourtney@btinternet.com john@johnfneale.co.uk Tel: juergenbuech@aol.com Marinus Rijkers 16 Boksprong, 5683 LT Best, The Netherlands. Tel: info@rrsilverspirit.com Richard Charnley Rowdean House, Weston Town, Evercreech, Somerset BA4 6JG. Tel: +44 (0) richard@charnleypublishing.co.uk POST WAR SIX CYLINDER REGISTER As a farewell note from the old Registrar all I did when I joined the Register in 1995 was to offer help with marshalling during an event and look what happened. I never imagined in my wildest dreams that I would be asked to do anything more. Then in 1996 I was asked to take on the position of Registrar which continued for almost twenty years. Unfortunately health matters forced my resignation in 2015 and it was a big relief when Eric Healey (our Register Parts coordinator for a similar period) kindly agreed to take over the job of Registrar. Earlier this year Eric rang me to ask if I would be attending the AGM in April as something special was planned. I duly attended and after the formalities and trophy presentations were over I was asked to accept a gift from our new chairman Johan. Eric had organised the presentation of a magnificent glass bowl and stand suitably inscribed. I gather that this lovely gift came from members contributions and so in closing may I thank all those who contributed to it and to all the Register members both past and present with whom I have had contact. It has been an enjoyable two decades of my life covering all sorts of members issues with the great help of a knowledgeable team. It has also been a pleasure to serve the Club in this office and my best wishes go to Eric, Andrew Baldwin and Giles Usher for a successful future whilst running the Post War Six Cylinder Register. Sincerely, Tony Jenkin. RREC B339 november/december 16 67

37 registers registers 20hp REGISTER b 1 a Crich Tram Museum Elspeth Crossley Cooke in the mother-in-law s seat 3 Rally to Derbyshire and the Derwent Valley, 4 8 September Fifty-four people and twenty-six cars, including seventeen 20hps, took part in the rally and we were made welcome by some local members on arrival at the Mickleover Court Hotel. Jim Myson had arranged a full programme of visits based around the historic Derwent Valley, one of the most important cradles of the industrial revolution. These included guided tours of the Crich Tramway Museum, John Smedley knitwear factory, Royal Crown Derby china factory and the Rolls-Royce heritage centre. Some people also found time to explore more rural parts in the Peak District National Park. One evening s entertainment was provided by mother and daughter Victoria and Jacqueline Yallop, the former an ex-tiller Girl and the latter a very accomplished violin player and entertainer. For the Gala evening, we dressed in appropriate 1920s clothes and entertainment was organised by our own Continental GT Registrar, Jolie Davis. She and her friend Linda Penny-Smith wowed us with their high-energy singing of 1920s songs. Later on they succeeded in getting all us oldies up and dancing. Georgia Cheer-Ryley is writing a more complete report, so I would like to thank those who worked hard to make this a most enjoyable rally; Jim and Valerie Myson, Graham and Barbara Mead, Jolie Davis, several members of the East Midlands Section, and David and Jane Else for producing the rally DVD. The hotel was most welcoming and provided excellent facilities, food and service at a very reasonable cost. Your Dynamo Springs and Brushes The 20hp dynamo is quite a wondrous piece of equipment. Spinning between five and fifty revolutions per second it delivers reliable current to the battery and keeps our plugs sparking and our cars running. Sir Henry could not Dressed to kill, Adrian and Helen Hughes and their friends Peter and Judy Dicken have foreseen that it would have to cope with all those extra lights we need today, as well as overdrives, mobile phones, CD players and sat navs. But cope it does - over thousands of miles of Continental touring. Weighing in at about ten kilograms, it was designed by an expert electrical engineer, Sir Henry himself. It is rugged, beautifully made and most 20hps today rely on their original ninety-year-old dynamo. The wearing parts can be economically replaced, for example bearings (metric, fortunately), brushes and commutators. Armatures can be re-wound if insulation breaks down or wires burn. Now comes a but : our dynamos must be properly maintained. The drivers instruction book says that every 2,000 miles the rear cover should be removed, so exposing the commutator and brushes. Deposits of brush dust, moisture or oil should be removed by suitable means... In practice this should be done before every long rally, but unfortunately it is not uncommon for rally participants to report a drop in dynamo performance, usually when 500 miles from home! David Else is one of the experts called upon in such situations. Apart from dirty deposits he reports an additional problem: after decades of service the springs which press each brush on to the commutator can become weaker so the brush will make poor contact with the commutator. This can reduce dynamo output and give rise to arcing which will damage the commutator and melt or burn insulation. Fortunately, low spring pressure can be rectified even in the middle of a rally using the method, below, as described by David. It is easier if the dynamo is removed from the car - recommended if you haven t done this adjustment before. (If you are on a rally and don t want to upset the magneto timing, follow the instructions in the final paragraph, below.) Remove the rear cover and the three brushes and thoroughly clean everything. Each spring (1) is held on a slotted pin (2) with a slotted head (3) and pawl (4) which engages a bollard (5) to prevent the pin from turning. Pull the pin out by threading a nail or similar through the small hole (6), turning the pin with a screwdriver to disengage the pawl from the bollard, and pulling on the nail. The pin comes out and the spring falls free. (See figures) To increase the pressure of the spring on the brush, it is necessary to grip firmly the centre flat part of the spring (a) with long-nose pliers and then bend the open end of the spring in the unwind direction (b). Bend it such that, when released, the spring has opened by about 30 deg. Replace the pin and spring and check by feel that spring pressure has improved. This sounds complicated but it only takes a few minutes to adjust each spring. When replacing the dynamo into its cradle, it is absolutely critical that the locating grub screw, protruding from the back of the dynamo body, is properly inserted into the small channel in the rear cradle. Otherwise the dynamo will not align properly with its drive shaft and this can severely damage the teeth of the flexible coupling (very expensive!). To do the adjustment without removing the dynamo, make a note of the electrical connections and disconnect the three wires. Remove the rear end cover and leave it on the shaft. This may require the removal of the spring clip which locks the knurled cover. Undo the two holding down bolts for the magneto and lift it clear of the location pegs. Undo the dynamo clamp bolts and straps. The dynamo can now be lifted towards you to clear the locating grub screw at the rear which stops rotation. The dynamo can now be rotated to give access to all the brushes in turn. Thoroughly clean everything. Remove each brush in turn and adjust its spring as above. Replace the dynamo as above. Proposed rally, September 2017 We are exploring the possibility of a short rally in the Somerset Levels. This is a quiet expanse of picturesque roads and traditional English villages, and is usually bypassed by tourists travelling down the M5 or A303. In recent years it has notoriously, and very sadly, been in the news because of flooding, so we will keep an eye on the weather forecast. The mechanically minded will enjoy the nearby Fleet Air Arm Museum and the Haynes International Motor Museum. Tom Jones 68 RREC B339 november/december 16 RREC B339 november/december 16 69

38 registers registers Tour of Normandy The last week of September 2016 saw the 25 Register make a visit to Normandy. Based on the lovely little spa town of Bagnoles de l Orne, we visited the Alpes Mancelles, the Suisse Normande and any number of gorgeous little towns and villages, such as St. Céneri le Gérei, rated one of the 100 prettiest villages in France. 25 Register Fifteen Cars and thirty members participated with fourteen Rolls-Royces, mostly pre war and one rather handsome Alvis. All returned safely with a only a light sprinkling of minor mechanical challenges; on which we thrive of course. One of the great features of our 25 Register rallies is the poem by our own Poet Laureate, Joanna Bridges Webb. This gives the true flavour of our rally and here it is: This is the view from the hôtel spa du Béryl Inevitably we visited a distillery specialising in poireaux, a digestif containig pear, apple and Calvados. Here is l Equipe, just about to sample it. King Henry won his battle on the field of Agincourt, Six hundred years later we re in Normandy on tour. Assembled from the Register at Portsmouth were fifteen: Sunshine Saloon, five Sports Saloons, a Six Light Limousine, Two coupés, both drop-headed, disembarked at St. Malo But, due to rain, the Barrel-Sided Tourer didn t show. Through weather vile we headed south all yearning for le sol, To Hotel Béryl on the lake in spa town of Bagnoles, Renowned for healing powers of the water from the rock, Attracted curistes far and wide during La Belle Époque. The Church and Chapel Romanesque, St.Cenéri-le-Gérei, The moated Castle of Carrouges, Cathedral town of Sées. The country of the Conqueror, born in nearby Falaise, Of forests dark and pastures green where creamy cattle graze, Of orchards red with apples grown for cidre, the Norman vin, And thoroughbreds at National Stud of famed Haras du Pin. The noble, gentle Percherons, jet black and dappled grey, Pulled carriages and trotted in meticulous display. We travelled north to Suisse Normande to cruise the barrage d Orne, Neath cloudless skies, no breath of breeze disturbed the autumn morn. Consumed a lengthy lunch on board: tarte aux pommes and camembert, Then paused at a retirement home was there a message there? The glorious weather carried on, no worries were in view Except when we forgot to choose the next two nights menu. Young Goofy exchanged owners after every evening meal For varied misdemeanours like sartorial déshabille. The Calvados Distillery formed by Comte de Lauriston Produced a perfect ending near the old town of Domfront. It s been a brilliant rally, we are such a happy crew, Salut, Malcolm, Janet, nous vous remerçions beaucoup. joanna Bridges Webb Enjoying a different type of horsepower We were then entertained by the Maire of the medieval town of Domfront who allowed us to park in front of the imposing Mairie and gave us a conducted tour of the Old Town. Malcolm Heath 25 REGISTER AGM & RALLY Sunday 14 May - Saturday 20 May 2017 All Register members are invited to attend the 2017 AGM and RALLY in Cambridge U.K. A full programme of visits and experiences has been arranged for the week and details can be had from Rodney & Diana Knight at manorbiz@yahoo.co.uk or The Manor, Barton Mills, Suffolk IP28 6BL. Please let us know as soon as possible if you wish to join us. Diana Knight 25 REGISTER Tuesday September 2017 The Compiègne region of France Dorothy, at St. Céneri le Gérei, , GSY59, with a six-light Limousine coachwork by Rippon Bros L Equipe at the French National Stud at Haras du Pin We have made a provisional booking at the delightful Auberge à la Bonne Idée, in the little village of St. Jean aux Bois. As the name suggests, this is set in the middle of the Forest of Compiègne. The distance from Calais is 143 miles and it was agreed that participants would make their own travel arrangements. There is lots to see in the area and we are hopeful that it will be a highly enjoyable rally. The hotel has twenty-two rooms/suites and it would be great if we could fill it. The anticipated cost is 2000 per couple. We have already had some expressions of interest so if you would like to come, please let us know as soon as possible. (mlheath@aol.com). 70 RREC B339 november/december 16 RREC B339 november/december 16 71

39 registers registers HMS Hermes was re- commissioned on 24 April 1962 following a refit in Portsmouth dockyard. Two days later she was off Portland for trials. The aircraft catapult was tested in a novel way by catapulting a 1938 DHC Derby Bentley over the bow (I assume that the owner, a Mr O A Tarry, was in agreement). Grainy photographs show the sad end of this fine car and a demonstration of their poor value in the sixties. This material was kindly sent to me by Dave Dale who represents BODA, The Bristol Owners and Drivers Association to the FBHVC, The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs ANTIFREEZE With the winter months upon us is your antifreeze up to the task? To maintain the essential anti-corrosive properties of Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, opened the new Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Studio in South Korea at the end of September, only the second permanent Studio for the marque worldwide after the Atelier at the Home of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Goodwood. Three days earlier Torsten was in Japan where he announced plans for further network expansion in the region. In the first half of 2017, a new dealership in Hiroshima will become the sixth dealership in that country. Torston is something of a jet setter spending, it seems, more time promoting Rolls-Royce than any CEO before. I hope he has an understanding wife and family! Under his leadership, Rolls-Royce is also embracing the needs of local charities and world wide organisations needing support, funding and acknowledgement. RRMC recently supported Mission Motorsport at the charity s annual invitational track day, at the Goodwood Motor Circuit. Mission Motorsport was set up to aid in the recovery and rehabilitation of those affected by military operations by providing opportunities through motorsport. Derby Bentley Register GOODWOOD REGISTER the solution it should be changed every two years. Use a fifty percent solution and before filling up give the system a good purge with a proprietary product such as Wynns coolant flush. Mix the antifreeze solution with rainwater (I live in Cornwall so unaffected by acid rain - just too much of it!) or de-ionised water - the water from a dehumidifier is ideal, never use tap water. I always add a tablespoonful of soluble oil to prevent frothing and resultant coolant loss and lubricate moving parts in the cooling system. Take care when purchasing the antifreeze. The days of acquiring 5L of Bluecol and knowing that you have the correct product have passed, technology has moved on. Traditional ethylene glycol is a toxic but highly effective antifreeze and contains silicates to prevent dissimilar metal corrosion. Comma s product contains bittering agents to make it less palatable and minimise the risk of accidental poisoning. This blue product uses inorganic additive technology (IAT). Avoid products using organic acid technology (OAT) or hybrid organic acid technology HOAT which are often dyed orange, red or pink. ENGINE OIL Another task before the winter months is to change your engine oil after giving the car a good run. This will flush out the corrosive products of combustion. Run the engine afterwards to circulate the clean oil. I wish you all a very Happy Christmas and an excellent, trouble free year of motoring in Douglas Reece RRMC also hosted an exclusive Surrealist Dinner in London in October to celebrate the Art Programme s collaboration with Belgian designer Charles Kaisin. The event coincided with the premiere of his origami installation, inspired by the Spirit of Ecstasy, the iconic symbol of Rolls-Royce that has adorned the bonnets of our cars for more than a century. Rolls-Royce supported the 2016 Goodwood Revival with a significant presence at the legendary motor circuit, and created a slice of Rolls-Royce history - a period Rolls-Royce showroom, recapturing the sights, sounds and atmosphere of the marque s glamorous Berkeley Square and Park Lane premises in London s West End during the 1950s. And how can we forget the works presence at our own premier event where the largest gathering of Rolls-Royces in the world formed at our 57th Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club Annual Concours and Rally at Burghley House. Rolls-Royce, Goodwood has now officially confirmed their support for our Club, and acknowledged the support the RREC has for both the past and the future. Rolls-Royce covered our event in the media with glowing enthusiasm. What does this mean for us, for this Register? If the past fourteen years is anything to go by, the future is bright, well lets face it, the Phantom kicked off a staggeringly well designed chapter for Rolls-Royce, the Ghost created a motor car for a younger set, Wraith and Dawn have opened new opportunities and all those limited editions ensured Rolls-Royce was on the front of every motoring magazine in the world. Silver Cloud & S Type Register Goodwood Revival Last September I had the chance to attend the Goodwood Revival. To me, it was a paradise on earth, for the number of rare cars seen and incredible atmosphere: - very, very British! On the track I could admire a selection of Jaguars, Aston Martins, Ferraris, Maseratis, Alfa Romeos and many other important models. But the Revival was also beautiful for the surrounding stands, all decorated in Fifties and Sixties style, as well as all participants dressed in period clothes. Also very interesting was the car park, where there could be admired thousands of historical vehicles, including some Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud and Bentley S Series, which I promptly captured with my camera. Davide Bassoli, Registrar Our member Chris Mott s delightful S2 Continental BC68CZ with H. J. Mulliner 4-door Flying Spur styling design The car was originally ordered by Mr Denys Martin in Velvet Green over Black with beige upholstery. The current colour combination is perhaps more elegant. Note the picnic table for rear seats, a rare extra required by Mr Martin in 1961 I know more and more Goodwood Rolls-Royce owners are joining the RREC and quickly become aware that we cater for and support every model from 2003 to the present day that this Register was formed to embrace. My aim is to see this Register launch its own magazine, one that supports all versions and variants of every model built since 2003 and have the backing of the RRMC Ltd. We need to cover and report upon the past the present and the future of Goodwood Rolls-Royce. If you have not contacted me yet, but own a Goodwood Rolls-Royce please do so. I am compiling owners stories and thoughts in readiness for that first edition and I bet you have a story to tell. Anonymity given where requested of course! Stephen Fabman-Beker grainsley@gmail.com A feature on 103 EX, written and supplied to us by RRMC, will be appearing in our next Yearbook, published by St James s House. An unidentified Bentley S3 painted in Shell Grey over Steel Blue and registered 800IA. Can anyone help me in identifying the car? Bentley S3 standard steel saloon B358EC still retaining the original colour scheme of Shell Grey with just the mouldings painted Masons Black. Another peculiarity of this car is the Black interior with contrasting Grey piping 72 RREC B339 november/december 16 RREC B339 november/december 16 73

40 registers registers The RREC has been asked to provide six or so spectacular Club cars to head the procession and carry the Lord Mayor of London, visiting foreign dignitaries and celebrities. Open cars will obviously be preferable and drivers are welcome to bring a passenger, keeping the back seat available for VIPs. I have attended the Parade in the past and it is quite spectacular and a privilege to be part of it. If you have a suitable Club car of any age and would like to join in please contact me as soon as possible. Mr Levy required as extras for BC25BY a Dutch metal sunroof by Coenen, electric aerial and windows, and a removable headrest for rear LH seat upholstered with the same leather as the whole interior Issue 2 Autumn 2016 The Silver Ghost magazine I am very pleased to announce that Issue Two of our magazine The Silver Ghost is now out and its quality and contents have already generated many kind words and compliments from those who have seen it. If you are a SG Register member you should have received a copy by now or can expect it to arrive shortly. For other RREC members it is available to download in pdf format from the SG Register s pages on the Club website or may be purchased through the Club Shop at a cost of 3 per copy. My compliments and thanks to Steve Hubbard and his editorial team, who have once again set a standard of publication commensurate with the aims of our Club. The Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club Silver Ghost Register Magazine We have, with the help of staff at The Hunt House, compiled a more comprehensive and up-to-date list of SG Register members. This is based mainly on declared ownership of a Silver Ghost in central membership records, but anyone who belongs to the RREC and has an interest in the model, can apply to join and receive copies of our publications. There is no membership cost involved and details of enrolling are given in the Register s Introduction page of the Club website. Silver Cloud III lwb CCL61 with James Young 4-door, 6-light saloon design SCT100. The car was ordered in 1964 by Cope, Allman & Co. Ltd Silver Ghost Register Dunkirk Little Ships Veteran s Day My grateful thanks to Club members and other enthusiasts who turned up with various marques of vintage and classic motorcars on Sunday 4 September to help with the annual Veterans Day celebrations on the Thames in Surrey. A flotilla of some twenty original Dunkirk Little Ships, many of them colourfully bedecked in bunting and each proudly flying the Association s warranted House Flag, transported some ninety military veterans upstream from the Thames Motor Yacht Club alongside Hampton Court Bridge to their customary riverside lunch at a yacht club in Weybridge. Our task was to complete their return journey by road and a couple of delightfully jovial souls - whether slightly wobbly on their feet from age or from the exuberance of an extended luncheon didn t matter - confided that they would far rather enjoy travelling in style in a Rolls-Royce than be back on a Dunkirk Little Ship! Anyway, as I say, my thanks to all those who helped make it a marvellous day for everyone. London s New Year s Day Parade The theme of the annual New Year s Day Parade in London next year is that of Lights, Camera, Action, a celebration of the Film Movie business and partnered with the British Film Industry. This enormous event is already receiving approaches from TV companies worldwide so the overall coverage will be far greater that any previous year. Last year had a footfall approaching one million just lining the streets of the West End with a further 330 million TV viewers worldwide, not counting all the additional Social Media coverage. But on 1 January 2017, with the British Film Industry fully committed, the organisers are predicting even greater numbers. Silver Ghost Workshops We have had two very successful three-day Silver Ghost Workshops in Derbyshire this year - all of which were fully subscribed - the next session has been arranged to run from Monday 15 May to Wednesday 17 May For anyone who owns or has an interest in the 40/50hp Silver Ghost (or subsequent models of Rolls-Royce which share many of its mechanical features) it is an invaluable opportunity to learn hands-on in the enjoyable company of fellow enthusiasts. Even if you have many years experience maintaining and driving a Silver Ghost, I am sure that over the three days you will discover something new and interesting. For further details and an application form please contact the chief organiser, Roger Cockfield, on roger-cockfield@hotmail.co.uk. Please do be aware these events are extremely popular and places fill up very quickly, so late applications risk being unsuccessful. The 2017 Round Britain Tour The major event both for the RREC and the Silver Ghost Register next year is the Round Britain Tour in June. This eighteen day event, as I am sure you will have already seen, is to celebrate both the Diamond Jubilee (60th Anniversary) of the founding of the Club in 1957 and the 110th Anniversary of the remarkable achievements of the original 40/50hp Silver Ghost AX201 in the 1907 Scottish Trials which earned Rolls-Royce Ltd the outstanding reputation it maintains today. At the time of writing this - some eight months before We did hope to visit the Goodwood factory of Rolls-Royce but the factory is closed to visits until next year, we will try again! By the time you read this we will have concluded our trip to Petworth House, Beaulieu Motor Museum and Kingston Lacy at Wimborne Minster, staying at the Marriott Hotel, Meon Valley. SILVER SHADOW REGISTER The picture is of our visit to Flying Spares, eight of us listening to Ben Handforth! Our next outing will be in the Manchester area. Details available shortly. Happy motoring. john F Neale, Registrar (john@johnfneale.co.uk) Andy Courtney in his 1924 Ghost 6TM with three Chelsea Pensioners at the Dunkirk Little Ships Veterans Day the start of the Tour - entries are all but full so it is unlikely there will be any spaces available when this appears in print. However I shall keep a waiting list in the event of cancellation so, if you wish to join us, please do send me a completed application form, without any need for deposit, and I shall contact people, in strict order of receipt, offering a place should any become available. Forms can be downloaded from the Club website by going to Events and then Booking Forms. Alternatively please me andycourtney@btinternet.com and I shall send you an entry form, which includes the full itinerary of the tour, by return. That said, if you are unable to secure a place on the Round Britain Tour you may have chance to participate in events en route or just meet with the cars and participants as they pass through your area. Although the majority of our hotel stops will be just overnight, the tour is stopping for two nights in South Devon, in Pitlochry and in Edinburgh. We shall also have a three-night stay in the Lake District, at the beautiful Inn on the Lake at Ullswater. Although we have fully booked this hotel, there is an adjacent hotel where we are being joined by members of the West Midlands Section which may have space available. Andy Courtney, Registrar 74 RREC B339 november/december 16 RREC B339 november/december 16 75

41 correspondence CORRESPONDENCE/obituary Due to a human error, the wrong letter of Mr Crabtree was published previously in the Bulletin, for which I take full responsibility and apologies to Mr Crabtree and the readers. Mr Crabtree s later letter is included below. My reply as published in B337 remains valid however. Johan Vanden Bergh, Chairman The Archives For a while I have been trying to determine the cost/benefit of the Archive Project to the majority of the Club membership. This has been a rather tedious task, taking in excess of a year, not through any deliberate obstruction from members of the Board but because it is a complex subject, board members change and, regrettably, detailed records appear not necessarily to have been kept. As far as I can gather what follows is true, but if I am incorrect then I am sure I will be corrected from on high. The ownership of the Archive is questionable with a number of organisations potentially having claim upon all or part of it. However, what does not appear to be in dispute is that responsibility for its safe keeping and any restoration or conservation of it lies firmly with the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation and not with the RREC. Nevertheless, it appears that at some time the Board of the RREC decided to fund, in part at least and from general club income, (i.e. our membership fees), the conservation and digitisation of the Archive. One source suggested that decision was taken fourteen years ago whilst another stated five years ago. In B325, Jane Pedlar gave a brief summary of the contents of the archive and the progress which has been made with the conservation project. From that summary it appeared to me that whilst a small part of the Archive would be of great interest to the members, notably the history of their own cars and coachwork details, the majority of the remainder would be of no possible interest or value to the membership. With this background I then considered it necessary to determine the money already spent and the potential overall cost to the members of the RREC of the project. I am told that, to date, the total cost has been 200k of which Dear Sir, I agree with the Chairman s response in B337 to Richard Crabtree s letter regarding the Archives. It is of paramount importance that the Archive material be preserved. I have owned my Twenty for over fifty years and have relied on the RREC for access to the drawings and the like to keep it going. Most recently, I have had brake drums, hubs and other axle items made to replace worn out parts using drawings from the Archives. The RREC staff have been very helpful in this regard. Richard Crabtree s assertion that the Archives are of no interest to members is not true. Living in Australia, access to the Archives is the main reason for membership. I would suggest to the Board that a yearly levy be added to the subscription for the purpose of progressing the preservation of the Archives. Yours faithfully, David Davis 42G1 Sydney 46K has been contributed by the SHRMF who are responsible for the Archive, with the remaining 154K being from the RREC membership through their annual membership fees. To enable the work to continue, the RREC and the SHRMF have recently decided to employ a full time qualified archivist at an annual cost of 28K with that cost being equally split between the two organisations. In addition, the RREC is contributing, on average, a further 45K per annum to this activity making a total annual expenditure by the RREC membership of 59K or almost 10% of the individual membership fee. When asked how much longer the project is likely to last the reply was How long is a piece of string?. In other words many years, but with no expectation of an end date by which time the cost to the members could well be in the millions of pounds. This despite the fact that the responsibility for the archive lies not with the RREC but with the SHRMF. I have been involved in the conservation of an archive far larger and of much greater national importance than this one and am aware there are a number of grant making bodies and charitable organisations which support work of this nature. It is to these organisations that the SHRMF should be seeking support rather relying upon the unknowing membership of the RREC. On our membership renewal we are encouraged to make a donation to the SHRMF, but we are all already subscribing 10% of our annual fee to support this rather doubtful activity alone. I joined a car club, not a museum and, to me at least, to spend this sort of money on what I would call a vanity project which is of little or no value to the members and for which another agency, notably the SHRMF, is in any event responsible, seems to be a misuse of the members money. Richard Crabtree Dear Chairman, Thank you so very much for your adequate addressing of Mr. Crabtree and his complaint (B337 p76) on the Club s efforts on retaining and preserving, the infinitely valuable Rolls-Royce and Bentley heritage records and making them accessible to the RREC members and everyone interested worldwide. Well done, Mr. Chairman!!! With all kind regards, Ben Wortel P.S. Your address is fluent faultless English, als ik het mag zeggen. Silver Ghost, Phantom I, II & III Hunt House Seminar 24/25 of September Dear Steve Hopefully you were able to return home safely. Apologies again for not remaining until after the review debate, but I am happy to summarise my views here: This seminar was the best! Or, in long hand: this was the best of four seminars I attended - principally I think because you developed the format and the participants/instructors format. Initially I was afraid that twenty-one participants would be too numerous to cover all the subjects and ensuing discussions. Asking other lecturers to come in and help you and, additionally, to split the group in two alternating ones was brilliant. Also, you were in a position to comfortably manage the lectures according to the needs of the groups. Another brilliant feature was inviting a colleague from the States! Not only because of his (younger) age, but it showed how close we were in thinking, enthusiasm and know how with our sister organisation. To definitely be continued! It also gave us some ideas of what was available in the States as to spares, restoration ideas and the differences - very important for Ghost and Phantom Phantom seminar Hi Steve Thanks so much for organising the Silver Ghost and Phantom seminars at The Hunt House. This was my second set and it was as enjoyable and educational as the previous one. Your lecturers (including you of course) knowledge is so deep and detailed but you managed to make it clear and transparent right down to the bottom like some Mediterranean cove. Let me know when the next one is and I ll book it right now; I don t care which of the many and varied areas of the Phantoms that you choose to cover - if they re half as good as the two I ve been on I ll be happy. Tom Hartley I owners - in Springfield and Derby designs. Peirce Reid was of course the best we could have had and it was a joy to listen to him, his humour and expertise! In this expertise all three of you (including Graham Ashley- Carter) are alike of course, but having been a former marketing man (and not a dry engineer) it excelled his communication and delivery with the participants. The agenda also was perfect despite my fear that the P3 agenda item would clash timewise with the Ghost followers. Pierce covered it all and, what I didn t know, on cut-away models of engines that his company had produced some time ago. Very instructive to be taught the different features and development of these engines... and despite the depressing information on the P3 Mazak alloy issue I am determined to refurbish it to best condition possible! Dear Steve, please carry on going in that direction and your following will grow! I at least will attend every seminar I can to keep my cars on the road! All the best! Rolf R. Kuhnke German Section VACANCY GENERAL MANAGER To manage the RREC Ltd operation at The Hunt House. Contact Board Member Ian Hick in writing for Job Description and further details. Ian Hick 4 St John s Avenue, Kirby Hill, Boroughbridge, York, North Yorkshire YO51 9DL. 76 RREC B339 november/december 16 RREC B339 november/december 16 77

42 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY NEW MEMBERS NOTICE OF THE RREC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING By order of the Board the Annual General Meeting of RREC Ltd, operating as the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club, will be held, in the C S Rolls Wing at The Hunt House, PAULERSPURY, Northamptonshire on Saturday 1 April 2017 at 10.30am for the purpose of transacting the following business: 1. Receive the Chairman s Report 2. To approve the Minutes of the 2016 Annual General Meeting 3. To adopt the Financial Statements for the year ending 31 October To appoint the auditors Messrs Haines Watts, chartered accountants, and to authorise the Board to fix their remuneration 5. To elect Directors At the Chairman s discretion a general discussion may be held after the conclusion of official business. After countless years at the helm, and with many a successful rally behind them, Trevor and Patsy Baldwin have handed over the operational running of the Annual Rally to me. This, as I am sure you can imagine is no mean feat, however I absolutely relish the challenge. Having worked closely both on and off site with Trevor and Patsy in recent years, I have seen what an enormous undertaking running the Club s flagship event is, and how recent changes in legislation have posed many challenges to them and the team. Trevor remains as Annual Rally Chairman, and Patsy as Trade Coordinator, but in simplistic terms, dealing with suppliers (and getting more grey hairs!) is now my responsibility. We are delighted to be returning to Burghley House in 2017 for the Club s 58 th Annual Rally and Concours d Elegance. We will of course also be celebrating the Club s 60 th Anniversary, and have many ideas up our sleeves already as to how we can mark this very special occasion. The Rally Team are working tirelessly to put together an event that will be the envy of all other car clubs. Further details will follow in the January/February Bulletin, along with a full booking pack. There are SEVEN vacancies available for appointment to the Board at this Annual General Meeting. Nominations must be in writing and sent to RREC Limited, The Hunt House, High Street, PAULERSPURY, Northamptonshire. NN12 7NA to be received on or before 10.30am UK time 9 January 2017, if by electronic means, or by first post on that day if by ordinary mail. Nominees must have been RREC members for a continuous period of at least five years and should be nominated and seconded in writing with the signatures of two RREC members who each have a continuous membership of at least three years. Nominations should be accompanied by a signed undertaking by the nominee that he or she is prepared to serve if elected. Additionally a short Curriculum Vitae, not exceeding 150 words should be included together with a photograph. Voting forms will be sent out with the Bulletin in January Joint members have full voting rights and will receive personal voting forms. 58 th Annual Rally & Concours d Elegance Friday 23 - Sunday 25 June 2017 BURGHl EY HOUSE, STAMFORD, l INCOl NSHIRE ACCOMMODATION A fantastic rate has been negotiated at the Holiday Inn, Peterborough West, PE3 6SG for all members wishing to stay in the local area. The Annual Gala Dinner will be held on the Saturday evening in the hotel ballroom. Early booking is essential and room bookings should be made direct with the hotel, mentioning the RREC. Phone: +44 (0) peterborough@qmh-hotels.com With the beautiful town of Stamford on our doorstep, there is plenty for you to see and do in the local area should you wish to extend your stay either before or after the rally. The city of Peterborough is also just 15 miles away, boasting the Norman Cathedral and excellent Queensgate Shopping Centre. The scenic Rutland Water reservoir is 10 miles outside of Stamford, should you wish for something a bit more laid back. AIlSA PlAIN EvENTS MANAGER C Beresford Esq Durham UK CCH04660 KCH25539 J Biggin Esq Market Harborough Silver Spirit Eight Rolls-Royce Bentley OHV53 KIB1 UK SBH T Type Bentley BLL267H B Bonner Esq Chichester UK SRH Silver Shadow Rolls-Royce WGP71R Mr & Mrs Bingley UK SBH T Type Bentley LYY881K S Boocock J Bourbon Esq Lezayre BRITISH 7CH Arnage Bentley JMN666 ISLES M Bowman Esq Wingrave UK SRH Silver Shadow Rolls-Royce JBY387J P Braun Zurich SWITZERLAND JCX Silver Spirit Rolls-Royce Unknown S Burden Esq Wadebridge UK P Cambridge Esq Westerham UK D Christian Esq Southport UK B92TN GXK34 B136DA GVO19 Mr & Mrs M Clark Sutton Coldfield R Type 20/25 Mk VI 20hp Bentley Barker James Young Binder OVC970 CLR807 KLM136 BF4355 UK GZK hp Barker WU6110 I Compton Esq Rustington UK SRH Silver Shadow II Rolls-Royce XSW98W L Cookson Esq Knutsford UK L Corfe Esq London UK SRH Silver Shadow Rolls-Royce GUW860N P Crispin Esq Exeter UK GFN23 SEV303 R Cysarz Warsaw POLAND WCH66876 AUX hp Silver Cloud III Brooklands R Ghost Hooper Rolls-Royce Bentley Rolls-Royce UL4770 UFJ12 R99AND W1AUI D Delaney Esq Dublin IRELAND LRH Silver Shadow Rolls-Royce ZV9457 J Dionisotti St Maurice SWITZERLAND JCX22150 BC110CZ Joshua Eames Bedford UK Corniche II S2 Continental MPW H J Mulliner Unknown VS13332 MEMBER TOWN COUNTRY CHASSIS YEAR MODEL MAKE REGISTRATION A Adamou Castelnaud Auzan FRANCE 110WJ 1929 Phantom II Hooper Unknown Oliver Charles Marton UK Beecroft M Bennett Esq Leeds UK J P Fannon Esq Bristol UK SRH Silver Shadow II Rolls-Royce WHX495G J Fitzpatrick Esq Stoke-on- UK Trent C C Fowler Esq London UK LCH Silver Spirit II Rolls-Royce H933FDF L W Gatehouse Market UK 9CH Brooklands Bentley LWG95 Esq Harborough Mr & Mrs P Gittins Wetherby UK D Goodwin Esq Aberdeen UK CRH Silver Shadow MPW JVG828G Mr & Mrs Reigate UK I Greenhill M Harding Esq Reading UK SRH Silver Shadow II Rolls-Royce MXI3277 Mr & Mrs M Hathaway Reading UK BCH Silver Spirit Unknown JYK233W Mr & Mrs C Haynes Pymoor UK B348FG 6CH S3 Arnage S1 Mulsanne S Turbo R Silver Shadow II Bentley Bentley Bentley Bentley Bentley Rolls-Royce UKE927B OO05CVE 1WLH IUI9665 BRR763 Unknown Dr W Heath Cardeston UK B465FD LCH31902 Dr A Hirayama Nussbaumen SWITZERLAND NCX44276 SRX40208 P Howorth Esq Preston UK J Hoyle Esq Haslingden UK LCH Silver Spur II Rolls-Royce A1HPB 78 RREC B339 november/december 16 RREC B339 november/december 16 79

43 NEW MEMBERS NEW MEMBERS MEMBER TOWN COUNTRY CHASSIS YEAR MODEL MAKE REGISTRATION Mr S Hrovat & Ms M Hrovat Grosuplje SLOVENIA HCX16920 WKC Corniche II 25/30 Wraith Rolls-Royce H J Mulliner Unknown LJFS225 B Jacobs Esq Welton UK DRH R-R Corniche MPW 7444RO Mr & Mrs Ashby-de-la- UK B7LH 1951 Mk VI James Young MGF889 R Jakeman Zouch T B Johansson Nykoping SWEDEN AUX Ghost Rolls-Royce TWW635 R Karsten Esq Normanton UK MCH Eight Bentley A16GTS J Kelly Esq Northampton UK 4CH Arnage T Bentley K7JTK Messrs G Kerr Coventry UK SRH Silver Shadow II Rolls-Royce HLF171T & A Floyd Dr A Kiemer Wien AUSTRIA G Kingsbury Esq Kingswood UK DRH R-R Corniche MPW XGF259M Messrs N Hosforth UK LRK Silver Wraith II Rolls-Royce Unknown & A Kitchingman K Knight Esq Wennington UK ECH Silver Spirit Rolls-Royce A502FDL R Kuhn Uttwil SWITZERLAND DRX Corniche MPW Unknown M Larsson Svenljunga SWEDEN LRA Silver Shadow Rolls-Royce PAA355 M Lehner Westerstetten GERMANY C Leonard Esq Nunthorpe UK GUB /25 Freestone & Webb AXO17 R Lewis Esq Rochford UK STB Silver Cloud II Rolls-Royce 410HYT Mr & Mrs Adliya BAHRAIN J Luckie-Downe B Marshall Esq Swaton UK A Maxey Esq Wroxham UK J McColl Esq Glasgow UK ECH09650 SRH40025 Mr & Mrs G McIntosh Silver Spur Silver Shadow II Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce JMC9K Unknown Nairn UK LRH Silver Shadow Rolls-Royce SKK226H J McQuay Tuerong AUSTRALIA GMP /30 Park Ward Unknown S Meeus Boechout BELGIUM Messrs P London UK VCH Continental R MPW N7VDV Mendleson & G Hughes D Mitchell Esq Sidcup UK LCH Silver Spirit II Rolls-Royce B10ODM A Morton Esq Talachddu UK GFT /25 Hooper 489YUN F Nauer Sant. SWITZERLAND SRX Silver Spirit II Rolls-Royce Unknown Antonino TI Messrs D Newton Knutsford UK & S Norbury A Nissen Fredericia DENMARK ECX Silver Spur Rolls-Royce AS81731 O Nyman Sjuntorp SWEDEN LWME Silver Wraith H J Mulliner BPD150 T Parks Esq London UK 3CH Arnage R Bentley S88TSP N Parker Esq Tarporley UK GLR /25 Thrupp GK1143 & Maberly D Pennington Esq Stockbridge UK GAK hp Hooper RM60 Mr & Mrs R Perkins Gerrards Cross UK R Perry Esq Ilminster UK B96TN 1953 R Type Bensport 646UYE T Phillips Esq Launceston UK Mr L Pichler Oberzeiring AUSTRIA Mr & Mrs J Ratcliffe High Peak UK LRH Silver Wraith II Rolls-Royce WED945 MEMBER TOWN COUNTRY CHASSIS YEAR MODEL MAKE REGISTRATION A Richards Esq Burry Port UK LRH Silver Shadow Rolls-Royce MRX500P S Richardson Esq Garstang UK SRH Silver Shadow II Rolls-Royce BNY468T Mr W Robinson & Dr R Robinson Macclesfield UK Dr J Rowney & Mrs P Rowney Queensland AUSTRALIA DRH32489 B25KL WXA Corniche Mk VI 25/30 Wraith MPW Fry H J Mulliner 78RRC BVI51 RRW38 B Rüsing Brandenburg GERMANY J Sayers Esq Brackley UK J Schmid Arbon SWITZERLAND WGC Silver Wraith H J Mulliner Unknown D Schlauri Hurden SWITZERLAND FC Bentayga Continental GT 3-R Bentley Bentley Unknown Unknown S Shute Esq Shoreham UK SRH Silver Shadow Rolls-Royce TGU81L Beach C Smart Esq Melksham UK MCH Eight Bentley J100SCV C Smith Esq High Wycombe UK CCH Silver Spirit Rolls-Royce LYO72X M Smith Esq L Smith Esq Stoke-on- Trent Westcliff-on- Sea UK DRH Rolls-Royce MPW SGJ115V Corniche UK LCH Silver Spirit II Rolls-Royce E11CCC A Snelleman Wien AUSTRIA RCX Continental R Bentley W77900A J Sourbron s Gravenwezel BELGIUM T Spurgeon Esq Chadwell UK XCH Arnage Green Bentley S555SNT St Mary Label R Stockton Esq Stockport UK SRH Silver Shadow II Rolls-Royce PNZ5368 P Taylor Esq Hornsea UK XCH Arnage Bentley PRT283 Messrs F Thomas Runcorn UK & I Jones Canon Erpingham UK MCH Silver Spirit II Rolls-Royce J765EUM P Thomas L Thunberg Helgeroa NORWAY Mr & Mrs T Tsoflias Keston UK F Valimahomed Esq London UK SRH Silver Shadow II Rolls-Royce UJN399V Mr C Van Hulle Landskouter BELGIUM B48LJ FCH12988 SRH33850 B14DB Mr P Pollard & Ms S Walsh Mr P Warner & Mrs C Lawrence Mr S Ward & Ms C Martel Westgateon-Sea Mk VI Silver Spirit Silver Shadow II S1 UK 5C Continental GT Ferndown UK SWC160 BCH03100 Mid Levels HONG KONG LCX32441 WDC Silver Cloud II Silver Spirit Turbo R Silver Wraith Bentley Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce Bentley Bentley Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce Bentley Hooper Unknown 6962P2 BBJ EPW RX05YWZ Was 950COA NHV336X G264VHM MNB400 Mr & Mrs T Watts Solihull UK 126LC 1925 Phantom I Southern RR1925GP R Wendrop Esq Norwich UK GBM hp Barker PN2214 J Westin Stockholm SWEDEN LCX Turbo R Bentley Unknown T White Mellingen SWITZERLAND M Willis Esq London UK K Williams Esq Solihull UK B41HM ¼ Van den Plas DGO746 J Witting Svendborg DENMARK C Wood Esq Milton Keynes UK 80 RREC B339 november/december 16 RREC B339 november/december 16 81

44 events December 4 Christmas Lunch, Three Rivers Golf & Country Club, Purleigh. Essex Section 4 Christmas Lunch, Rogerthorpe Manor, Badsworth. Yorkshire Section 4 President s Luncheon. Romande Section 4 agm & Christmas Lunch. Paulerspury Section 4 agm & Christmas Lunch, Chichester Park Hotel. Central Southern Section 4 agm & Christmas Lunch, Crieff Hydro Hotel, Perthshire. Scottish Section 4 agm & Christmas Lunch. West Midlands Section 4 President s Chlaus Höck, Zumikon Swiss Section 9 RREC Year Book Launch, Kensington Palace Christmas Lunch and weekend away. South Western Section 11 agm & Christmas Lunch, Balmer Lawn Hotel, New Forest. Wessex Section 11 agm & Christmas Lunch, Madingley Hall, Cambridge. East Anglian Section 11 Christmas Lunch, Wrotham. South Eastern Section 11 Christmas Lunch, Prestwold Hall nr Loughborough. East Midlands Section 11 agm & Christmas Lunch. Wessex Section January Brooklands Meet. Surrey Section 1 New Year s Day Parade, London, Silver Ghost Register 16 Diner des rois au St James-Paris French Section 17 agm, Park Royal Hotel, Stretton Northern Section 21 The Bell Hampton. Middlesex Section 22 Rowlands Castle Golf Club. Central Southern Section 22 Wintermezzo Swiss Section 22 Donington Manor New Year s lunch Castle Donington. East Midlands Section 24 Burns Night Supper at Bisley. Surrey Section 28 Early Season lunch at The Ley Arms, Kenn. South Western Section February 5 agm & Lunch, Channels Golf Club, Chelmsford. Essex Section 3-7 Salon de Retromobile, Paris Expo French Section 16 Video Night, Ealing. Middlesex Section 16 The Old Tollgate Restaurant, Bramber. Central Southern Section 18 AGM, Durrow Ireland Section 19 agm, Morley Hayes. East Midlands Section 20 Horse Race Night at the Stepping Stones, West Humble. Surrey Section 23 Visit to St Austell Brewery with lunch South Western Section 26 agm, Thorpe Park Hotel, Leeds Yorkshire Section March 7 agm & Lunch, Sketty Hall, Swansea Welsh Section 12 lunch at The Deer Park Hotel South Western Section 19 Ye olde Bell Hotel Barnby Moor joint with Yorkshire Section. East Midlands Section 29 The Welldiggers Inn, Petworth Central Southern Section 31-2 April Practical Classics Restoration & Classic Motor Show, NEC Birmingham April 1-2 RREC AGM & Conference. The Hunt House 8 Spellbound Motors. Central Southern Section Welsh Weekend Rally, Cliff Hotel, Gwbert. Welsh Section 22 FHR Memorial Meeting, West Wittering. Central Southern Section Spring Awakening. Swiss Section 23 CVCC Drive It Day. Essex Section 23 Drive it Day. Visit to Soar Mill, Buckland Abbey, lunch & drive South Western Section 23 Visit to Amberley Museum, Near Arundel. Surrey Section 23 Scalford Hall Buffet luncheon Nr Melton Mowbray. East Midlands Section May rd General Assembly (AGM), Lipperswil. Swiss Section 7 Road Run. Middlesex Section 7 unicorn Inn. Central Southern Section 11 Treasure Hunt & Lunch, Tiverton Area South Western Section Cambridge Rally & AGM. 25 Register Silver Ghost Workshops, Derbyshire Silver Ghost Register & East Midlands Section 20 Technical Seminar, St Gallen. Swiss Section 21 South of England Rally, Cranleigh School, Surrey 21 River Trent Cruise, Nottingham. East Midlands Section June 4 Knepp Castle Floral Fringe Fair Central Southern Section 4-7 Dam Busters Spring Break, Lincolnshire. East Midlands Section 6-23 Round Britain Tour. Silver Ghost Register 10 Zentralschweizer Pässefahrt. Swiss Section hp Rally. 20hp Register 15 Exbury Gardens. Central Southern Section 23 60th Anniversary Evening Reception & Tour, Burghley House annual RALLY, Burghley House, Stamford 24 annual Dinner & Dance, Holiday Inn Peterborough West 24 Hickstead Showground. Central Southern Section July 7-9 British Classic Car Meeting, St Moritz Swiss Section 8-9 Powderham Castle with the Crash Box Club of Devon. South Western Section 12 upperton Winery. Central Southern Section 23 Winchester College. Central Southern Section 30 Cothestone Manor & Oake Golf Club South Western Section 30 Picnic, Hermetschwil. Swiss Section August 3-13 The Great Swiss Alpine Rally. Swiss Section 6 North of England Rally, Harewood House, Yorkshire 6-13 loire Rally. Central Southern Section 13 Cranleigh Classic Car Show Central Southern Section Pre-war & Post-war (-1955) Meeting Swiss Section September Raduno in Ticino. Ascona. Swiss Section 3-9 RREC Continental Rally Medival Rally in Fortress Sedan, French Ardennes, France Picardy Rally in Northern France. 25 Register 21 Tithe Barn. Central Southern Section Section Break to Norfolk. Essex Section October 7 Greasy Fingers Day. Swiss Section 15 Park House Hotel. Central Southern Section 15 Wild auf Wild Swiss Section Register Weekend on the South Coast. Silver Shadow Register November 5 london to Brighton Run viewing, Oak Barn, Burgess Hill. Central Southern Section December 3 President s Christmas Reception Swiss Section 3 agm and Christmas Lunch, Central Southern Section 82 RREC B339 november/december 16

45 rolls- roy ce ent husiast s club section secretaries contact details section secretaries international austria Chairman: Mag. helmut Goigner, Staatsbahnstraße. 58, 2136 Laa an der Thaya, Tel/ Fax: goigner@utanet.at. Johann vondra, Millergasse 11, 1060 Wien. Tel: secretary@rrec.at BelGiuM (FleMish) Chairman: dirk Geerardyn, Lage Kaart 43, B2930 Brasschaat, Belgium. Tel: dirk@bruidsparadijs.be Secretary: Patrick Bergmans, Valstraat 2, B-3670 Meeuwen, Belgium, Tel: patrickbergmans1961@gmail.com BelGiuM-luXeMBourG Chairman: Comte evrard d ursel, Rue Bois-Eloi 38, B-1380 Lasne, Belgium. Tel: dursel@skynet.be Secretary: M serge Baye, La Pierre 14, B-7890 Wodecq, Belgium. Tel: sbaye@skynet.be czech republic Chairman: Jiri cerny, U Kanalky 1/1417, Praha 2, Czech Republic. Tel: posta@jiricerny.cz denmark ole hviid-nielsen, Sorgenfrivaenget 35 DK 2830 Virum, Denmark Tel: ole@hviid-nielsen.dk Finland info@rrec.fi France antoine-pierre Blondet, 80 rue du Ranelagh, Paris. Tel: rrec@tea-cerede.com GerManY Chairman: dr Michael Berendes, Postfach , Mainz, Germany. chairman@rrec.de Secretary: antje zogbaum, Auf dem Rott 7, D Melle-Buer, Germany. Tel: secretary@rrec.de ireland Chairman: Joe clarke Tel: (0) Secretary: carol Plunkett, 2 Balnagowan House, Palmerston Park, Dartry, Dublin D06 NV09. Tel: (0) carol.plunkett@williamfry.ie isle of Man don Plaster, 24 Brewery Wharf, Castletown, Isle of Man, IM9 1EU. Tel: +44 (0) donplaster@manx.net italy davide Bassoli, Casella Postale No 47, Parma Centro, Via Pisacane No 1, Parma (PR), Italy. Mobile: bassolidavide@libero.it JaPan Keizo (Mark) Yuasa, Omori PO Box 14, Tokyo , Japan. Tel/Fax: keiyuasa@nifty.com netherlands Chairman: Th a Th Welsink, Verl Dorpshuiswijk ZZ 5, 7891 GT Klazienaveen, Netherlands. Tel: th.welsink@gmail.com. Secretary: Gerard Jochemsen, Stationsplein 4-50, 8441AT Heerenveen, Netherlands. jochemseng@gmail.com norway Jens e ronneberg, Niels Juels gate 14, 0272 Oslo, Norway. jensroen@online.no Poland Chairman: dariusz Brudkiewicz, Ul.Akacjowa 17, Opole, Poland. dariusz.brudkiewicz@esab.pl Mobile : Secretary: Michael Moran, Ul. Hieroglif 1D/ Warsaw, Poland. mjcmoran@wp.pl Tel: Mobile PorTuGal vacant romande Chairman: Gérard le clerc, 6 Rue de la Mairie, CH-1207 Geneva, Switzerland. Tel: +41 (0) president@rrec-sectionromande.ch Secretary: sidharta dutta, Rue Charles-Giron 1, CH-1203 Geneva, Switzerland. Tel: +41 (0) secretaire@rrec-sectionromande.ch south africa CAPE TOWN Chairman: douglas Mcclure, 4 Sytret Road, Rhondebosch, Cape Town Tel: (mobile) +27 (0) mcclure@iafrica.com Secretary: Trevor Komaromy, 23 Riverstone Court, Riverstone Road, Wynberg, Cape Town. Tel: +27 (0) trevor@komaromy.co.uk spain Chairman: sir roger Fry, CBE, Avda Pío XII 92, Madrid, Spain. Secretary: Pedro Moriyon, PS. Eduardo Dato 11, Madrid. Spain. Tel: rrecsp@gmail.com sweden Chairman: rune Johansson, Tveta Gård 103, Färjestaden, Sweden. chairman@rrec.se switzerland Chairman: arthur G. sutsch, Ober Geriwil 41, CH-1715 Alterswil, Switzerland. Tel: Fax: asutsch@rrec.ch Jürg M. Bihn, Jonastrasse 17c, PO Box 406, CH-8636 Wald ZH, Switzerland. Tel: jbihn@rrec.ch upper canada Chairman: Peter neilson, 34 Kings Garden Road, Toronto, M8X 1S6. roger and eleanor hadfield, Mazemoor, RR1, Milton, Ontario, Canada L9T 2X5. Tel: WesTern canada dr nick northeast, 2359 McNeill Avenue, Victoria B C, V8S 2Z2, Canada. Tel: nnortheast@shaw.ca uk central southern Ted Meachem, Little Stammerham Farm, Two Mile Ash, Horsham RH13 0PG. Tel: +44 (0) emeachem@hotmail.com east anglian richard Fenner, Highnoon Farm, Rose Hill, Withersfield, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 7SE. Tel: +44 (0) rrec-anglia-secretary@outlook.com east Midlands John d newton, 64 Breach Road, Heanor, Derbyshire DE75 7NJ. Tel: +44 (0) john.newton2005@gmail.com essex Trudy copsey, Silver Ash, Southend Road, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8ED. Tel: +44 (0) ajcopsey@btconnect.com GreaT WesTern Margaret Ball, Chase Side, Kenn, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 6TL. Tel: +44 (0) margaret.john@btinternet.com MiddleseX richard edgell, The Cottage, East End Green, Hertford SG14 2PD. Tel: +44 (0) richardedgell@waitrose.com north eastern rod Macleod, 18 Hawthorn Gardens, Kenton, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NE3 3DE. Tel: +44 (0) rod.macleod1@virginmedia.com northern dave Kerrigan, 11 Irwell Avenue, Little Hulton, Manchester M38 9GG. wrightstravel@hotmail.co.uk oxford Founders & ThaMes valley Gerald Garratt, Sycamore House, Tacks Lane, Thame Road, Haddenham, Buckinghamshire HP17 8EW. Tel: +44 (0) gerald.garratt@tiscali.co.uk PaulersPurY Kathryn Martin, 13 St Josephs Close, Olney, Bucks, MK 46 5HD. Tel: +44 (0) secretary@rrecpaulerspury.org.uk scottish nicol M cleland, 23 Westport, East Kilbride, Glasgow, G75 8QP. Tel: +44 (0) nicolrrec@yahoo.co.uk south eastern John Partridge, Gwynant, Pescot Avenue, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7NA. Tel: +44 (0) partridge883@btinternet.com south WesTern Beryl stone, 25 Stover Court, East Street, Newton Abbott, South Devon TQ12 1GH. Tel: +44 (0) beryl.stone@btopenworld.com surrey Michael Thackery, Little Fosters, Burwood Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 4AS. Tel: +44 (0) mthackery@cogans.co.uk Welsh rodger Morgan, 10 Glyn Y Swisdir, Swiss Valley, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA14 8EE. Tel: +44 (0) rodgermorgan42@sky.com WesseX Jean Marples, 11 Cranesfield, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24 9LN. Tel: +44 (0) jean_marples@hotmail.com WesT Midlands anne Bremer, Chylowen, 9 Beechcombe Close, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1PW. Tel: +44 (0) annebremer@me.com YorKshire elizabeth Brown, 52 High Street, Norton, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 9EU. Tel: +44 (0) lizbrown48@yahoo.co.uk all new members are invited to contact their nearest section secretaries for information of local activities. You will be sure of a warm welcome among people of like interests! The opinions expressed and advice offered in the Bulletin do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Directors. R.R.E.C. Ltd accepts no responsibility for the results of following contributors advice

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