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Bentley Drive Day to Cotswolds Distillery
Gin, whiskey and driving don’t typically go well together but on Friday, 19th June, they paired wonderfully (and safely of course!). Twelve guests and seven Bentleys converged on the Broadway Tower for a delicious midday lunch before driving nearly an hour in a convoy to the Cotswolds Distillery in – as the name so readily […]
Aston Martin Astonishes at Festival of Speed
Not to be outdone by Ferrari OR Lamborghini, Aston Martin plans on making its own major splash at the 22nd Goodwood Festival of Speed this week with an absolutely astounding line-up of vehicles. In fact, this year will be Aston Martin’s largest presence at the world-renowned motor and motorsport festival. Fabulous Firsts Fans of the […]
The Aston Martin Barn Find Which Caused A Global Stir
Daniel Walford and his father John are classic car enthusiasts of note. Their appetite for finding neglected cars and bringing them back to their former glory has been their passion for over 40 years. On a dark, dank day in early 2013 Daniel and John were scanning the car magazines for their next project when […]
Rolls-Royce: Design Perfection, Customisation and Secrecy
Rolls-Royce has become an almost ubiquitous term, encapsulating outstanding quality, engineering perfection, exquisite master craftsmanship and something which seems to have almost become a swear word; class! The Rolls-Royce Motor Company began as a collaboration between a man with only one year’s worth of formal schooling, who became an engineer with obsessive attention to detail, […]
Days Out – the Bentley Berkshire Naim Drive
On June 17th, H.R. Owen hosted the Bentley Berkshire Naim Drive, inviting 13 lucky guests from the showroom to drive in a luxurious convoy down to the Naim Audio factory in Salisbury for a tour and a late lunch. Everyone in attendance had a wonderful day and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to view the audio production facilities before […]
Legendary Bentley Blower Arrives at Jack Barclay
For those hoping to look at a piece of automotive history, the legendary Bentley Blower arrived at Jack Barclay this week.   The 1927, 4.5 litre Bentley racer is a modification of an original 6.5 litre design. This model was specially engineered and supercharged by Sir Henry “Tim” Birkin, one of the original Bentley Boys, […]
Motivation with Entrepreneur Michelle Mone at Jack Barclay
On Wednesday, 27th May, serial entrepreneur, renowned motivational speaker and legendary lingerie designer Michelle Mone, joined guests at Jack Barclay to give a rousing presentation on entrepreneurship and the ascension of women in business. The breakfast networking event, which started at 8:00 AM and concluded at 11:00 AM, provided attendees with an opportunity to mix and […]
Motoring With the Bentley Drivers Club at Cheltenham
On Saturday, 16th May, the Bentley Drivers Club held their second Continental Breakfast at the Bentley Club House in Wroxton, Oxfordshire. Similar to last year’s hugely successful event, Continental owners were asked to meet at 9:00 for light refreshments, loads of Continental talk and a special presentation from motoring journalist, TV presenter, fellow Continental GT owner […]
Golf at The Grove with Bentley and Maserati
On Thursday, May 28th The Grove, Hertfordshire, home of the 2006 AMEX World Golf Championship, played host to the American Express Golf Classic. Sponsored in part by H.R. Owen, the contest featured teams from across the globe competing for the right to play in the Srixon Industry Invitational 2015 Final, an amateur golf tournament that […]
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom 1 Newmarket and The Keystone Star
If you had to dream of your perfect example of a pristine 1929 Rolls-Royce, this car is what your mind’s eye would create. From the sumptuous hide interior, walnut steering wheel and Art Nouveau dials, to the immaculate styling, perfect coachwork lines and gleaming square grill; all finished off by the proud, resplendent “Spirit of […]
Just Call it the Ferrari Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Goodwood Festival of Speed may need to change its name to the Ferrari Goodwood Festival of Speed after the famous Italian car-maker announced late last week it would make a major splash at this year’s event by rolling in with some of the finest Ferraris ever produced. Enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see […]
Aston Martin: The History and Future of an Automotive Icon
Even in the company of the world’s most prestigious car brands, there is something undeniably special about an Aston Martin. From the company’s long-standing prestige associated with its elite clientele, to the continually refined and pioneering designs of its vehicles, Aston Martin has carved out a permanent place for themselves in the world of fine […]