RREC - The International Club for Rolls-Royce & Bentley Enthusiasts

RREC - The International Club for Rolls-Royce & Bentley Enthusiasts The international Club for Rolls-Royce & Bentley enthusiasts, whether you are an owner or not.

The Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club (RREC) caters for anyone with an interest in the motor car products of Rolls-Royce, including Bentley cars built from 1933 onwards. From just 11 people at the inaugural meeting in 1957, membership now stands at 10,000. Membership is open to owners and non-owners alike and members are drawn from all walks of life and from most countries of the world. With a justifi

able reputation for friendliness and informality, membership of the RREC enables like-minded enthusiasts to meet and share experiences, advice and the enjoyment of some of the finest vehicles in the world. To this end, there are forty regional Sections, UK and Overseas, and eight Registers, catering for specific groups of models from Silver Ghost to Silver Shadow

Each member receives a fully illustrated bi-monthly 68-page ‘Bulletin’ magazine covering historical and technical articles, as well as all aspects of the Club’s activities, together with the monthly ‘Advertiser’ which offers a fine cross-section of cars for sale. There is also a wealth of informative material to be found on the “members only” area of this website, which incorporates a members’ discussion forum. The Club enjoys a formal license from Rolls-Royce plc and also benefits from recognition by, and a close working relationship with, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited and Bentley Motors Limited.

30/12/2024
At the beginning of December, the Yorkshire Section held its Christmas lunch at Rogerthorpe Manor, Pontefract.As usual, ...
30/12/2024

At the beginning of December, the Yorkshire Section held its Christmas lunch at Rogerthorpe Manor, Pontefract.

As usual, there was a competition for the 'best Christmas hat', which was won by Liz Brown. Many Members also came dressed in festive outfits, adding to the fun of the day.

Thanks to John Chapman for sharing these brilliant photos with us!

On the 8th of December, the RREC Surrey Section held its annual Christmas Charity lunch at the Kingswood Country Golf Cl...
27/12/2024

On the 8th of December, the RREC Surrey Section held its annual Christmas Charity lunch at the Kingswood Country Golf Club.

This year, 132 Section Members, family and friends attend the lunch, which included ambient Christmas music from resident musicians Sarah & Ian of Smooth Groves, and magician Leon Simmonds.

Representatives of the Brain Tumour Charity, Mr & Mrs Graham & Berrie Norton, also spoke about the vital work done by the charity on collecting money for the scientific community to conduct vital research on prevention and treatment of brain tumours. They also provide a vital hands-on home support for the patients and their families from diagnosis to the end-of-life care support.

The pinnacle of the day was the raffle, which included fabulous prizes such as day trips on a fully-staffed yacht, Christmas cakes and garden furniture. This helped the Section raise a total of £17,000 for charity, £15,800 of which was for the Brain Turmour Charity, a truly fantastic amount.

Many thanks to Section Chairman, Art Ramirez, for sharing this wonderful report and photos with us.

The RREC would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our Members around the world a happy and healthy festive sea...
23/12/2024

The RREC would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our Members around the world a happy and healthy festive season, and a prosperous 2025.

We look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

Can you believe that it was six months ago that Annual Rally 2024 took place? We certainly can't! Here's a few more high...
20/12/2024

Can you believe that it was six months ago that Annual Rally 2024 took place? We certainly can't!

Here's a few more highlights of that amazing weekend ☀️

Thanks again to Andrew Honour and Colin Hughes for their fantastic photos of the event.

On 14 December, the RREC Polish Section enjoyed Christmas lunch at Rozalin Palace. It was a small and intimate festive g...
19/12/2024

On 14 December, the RREC Polish Section enjoyed Christmas lunch at Rozalin Palace. It was a small and intimate festive gathering, but was enjoyed by all.

Our thanks to Michael Moran for sharing these photos with us.

Last week, to celebrate the publication of the Club's annual Yearbook: 120 Years of Rolls-Royce, many of our Club Member...
17/12/2024

Last week, to celebrate the publication of the Club's annual Yearbook: 120 Years of Rolls-Royce, many of our Club Members attended the Book Launch event.

Taking place at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane, London, attendees were treated to an evening of luxury. On display was a magnificent 1936 25/30 car showcased by Club Member Nigel Sandell, and we heard some fascinating speeches which included journalist Ray Massey, who contributed articles to the Yearbook. Also available to Club Members was an array of superb international businesses sharing their fabulous products which are featured in the book.

Our CEO, Claire Seymour was honoured to accept the Yearbook on the Club's behalf, photographed here with Craig Vye, Chief Operating Officer at St James's House.

We are extremely grateful to our hosts and partners St James's House for creating another splendid evening for our Club Members.

The RREC is delighted to share news of the inauguration of Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club (UAE) on 7 December 2024 at the...
16/12/2024

The RREC is delighted to share news of the inauguration of Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club (UAE) on 7 December 2024 at the BVLGARI Hotel & Resort in Dubai.

Congratulations to RREC (UAE) Patron Yohan Poonawalla, and to the Club’s three founders, Russell Simon Gale, Ali Abdulla Fadhel Almemri and Mohammed Luqman Ali Khan.

Director of Bentley Emirates (Al Habtoor Group) Joseph Tayyar and Director of Vintage & Classic Car Club of India (VCCCI) Nishant Dossa were present on the ocassion.

The Club wishes the UAE chapter great success for its inaugural events planned for 2025.



Another great video from Classics World, filmed with some of our Club cars earlier this year: https://buff.ly/4iuJ1Cq W...
15/12/2024

Another great video from Classics World, filmed with some of our Club cars earlier this year: https://buff.ly/4iuJ1Cq

We have thoroughly enjoyed welcoming Phil Weedon and his team to work with us this year, and are looking forward to doing more collaborative work next year.

If you would be interested in featuring your car in a video like this, get in touch with us: [email protected].

In today’s video, we’re diving into a head-to-head twin test between two icons of British luxury: the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and the Rolls-Royce Silver Sp...

How fabulous are these cars? Gathered as part of the RREC French Section's Technical Seminar last weekend, the event com...
12/12/2024

How fabulous are these cars?

Gathered as part of the RREC French Section's Technical Seminar last weekend, the event comprised of a trip to the National Car Museum, tour and expert technical advice.

Today's the day! We are very much looking forward to tonight's Book Launch event in parternship with our publishers St J...
10/12/2024

Today's the day! We are very much looking forward to tonight's Book Launch event in parternship with our publishers St James's House, celebrating the launch of the 2024/5 Yearbook.

We will be sharing photos of the event in the coming days, but here are a few photos from last year's fantastic Book Launch.

See you there!

Featured in the most recent copy of the Club magazine is this stunning 1924 Silver Ghost, known as 'The Kenya Ghost'. Ow...
09/12/2024

Featured in the most recent copy of the Club magazine is this stunning 1924 Silver Ghost, known as 'The Kenya Ghost'.

Owned by Club Member Bryan Stringer, the car's history is absolutely fascinating, having spent time in its early life under the ownership of Captain Archie Ritchie, a Chief Kenya Game Warden in Nairobi.

Those who attended this year's Salon Prive will also remember the car's attendance at the Blenheim Palace show in September (and its subsequent appearence on the cover of the October edition of Spirit & Speed).

Bryan has shared with us a full potted history of the car, which can be found on pp34-39 in the latest copy of Spirit & Speed.

Thanks so much to Bryan for compiling this article in time for the car's 100th birthday - a fitting tribute to this amazing vehicle - and for sharing these photos with us.

to summer 2024, when our beautiful Club cars were displayed at the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court. It was anoth...
05/12/2024

to summer 2024, when our beautiful Club cars were displayed at the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court.

It was another fantastic event in the Club calendar, and we are already looking forward to 2025's show.

Our thanks to Nicolas Audebaud for allowing us to share his fabulous photos.

04/12/2024

Featured as Member Car of the Month in the latest edition of Spirit & Speed was Chris Goddard's stunning Bentley Continental GTC.

Earlier this year, Chris visited The Hunt House to film a short video of his car with our team. You can watch the full video here, or on our YouTube page: https://buff.ly/419upCo

Keep an eye on our pages for more filmed Member Car of the Month videos coming soon!

The December copy of Spirit & Speed is here!If your copy hasn't arrived yet, don't worry: it will be with you very short...
02/12/2024

The December copy of Spirit & Speed is here!

If your copy hasn't arrived yet, don't worry: it will be with you very shortly.

If you can't wait you can read it, you can find an electronic copy on our website here: https://buff.ly/3ARvaFt (Please remember to log in to view)

The Club now also produces copies of the magazine in French, German, Italian and Spanish, too. These can also be found on our website:

French: https://buff.ly/4g5X5QT
German: https://buff.ly/4g4px5y
Italian: https://buff.ly/3Oy81L6
Spanish: https://buff.ly/3VAHu47

Happy reading!

to the 20hp Rally to Perros Guirec, Brittany, France in June 2024. Based in the Hotel L'Agapa, 45 Members attended in ...
28/11/2024

to the 20hp Rally to Perros Guirec, Brittany, France in June 2024.

Based in the Hotel L'Agapa, 45 Members attended in 23 stunning cars. Excursions included to the Jardins de Kerdalo, Port Blanc and Treguier, and one particularly memorable moment happened when a fellow guest at the hotel approached the group and asked if one of the Rolls-Royces could be used to take their son and his bride-to-be to their wedding. Simon Slaffer willingly stepped forward.

A full report of this fabulous tour can be found in the most recent copy of Spirit & Speed.

Our thanks to Tom Jones, 20h0 Registrar, for sharing these photos with us.

Taken at the Chantilly Arts and Elegance event in France in September, how amazing is this shot of the Spirit of Ecstasy...
27/11/2024

Taken at the Chantilly Arts and Elegance event in France in September, how amazing is this shot of the Spirit of Ecstasy? 🤩

On 3 November, 33 Members took their treasured Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars to the DaHavilland Museum in Hertfordshire, ...
25/11/2024

On 3 November, 33 Members took their treasured Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars to the DaHavilland Museum in Hertfordshire, which displays some of the oldest airplanes from both World Wars. Members enjoyed a tour and refreshments, and were thrilled to see some very famous planes, including the one that Amy Johnson and her husband flew in a race to Baghdad.

Club cars were able to park on the hard standing in front of one of the Mosquitos, which delighted everyone.

Thanks to Tony O'Brart for sharing this with us.

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Featured as Member Car of the Month in the latest edition of Spirit & Speed was Chris Goddard's stunning Bentley Continental GTC. Earlier this year, Chris visited The Hunt House to film a short video of his car with our team. You can watch the full video here, or on our YouTube page: https://buff.ly/419upCo Keep an eye on our pages for more filmed Member Car of the Month videos coming soon!

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We know we're a couple of days late, but we loved seeing The Hunt House covered in snow earlier this week! 😍 ❄️

Two weeks ago, the RREC Irish Section embarked on their last rally of 2024, visiting Wexford and surrounding areas. Organised by esteemed member Germans Pauche, a total of 25 cars partook over a hugely enjoyable weekend. Our thanks to Mike Howard for sharing this video with us. More photos of the cars to follow shortly!

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The Hunt House will be open again this weekend for another Seminar, this time on the Derby Phantom. Here's a short video from yesterday afternoon of us getting the Phantom I - owned and driven by Derby Phantom Registrar - onto the ramp in the workshop. We are looking forward to another super and informative weekend!

There are just six weeks to go before the RREC is back at the NEC Classic Motor Show. Taking place over the weekend of 8-10 November, join us in Hall 1 on stand 740 to see two spectacular cars and to hear all about our events for 2025. Club Members will also be able to claim a free coffee if they bring along their Membership number. Tickets can be purchased here https://buff.ly/3g50iDs. Make sure you use our Club code - CCCNOV225 - to get money off your booking. See you there!

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And they're off! The Scottish Section enjoyed a trip to Northern Ireland last weekend, organised by John and Elaine Cummings. Here is a short video of our Members leaving from the rendezvous point. We are very much looking forward to reading the report on the trip in an upcoming edition of the Club's magazine, and seeing more photos shortly. Our thanks to Gavin Harcourt and the Scottish Section for sharing this with us.

The Club enjoyed a fantastic day at @salonpriveuk @blenheimpalace today, with 76 Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars taking pride of place in the prestigious Great Court. Both marques were well presented, from Silver Ghosts to brand-new Bentaygas, and (almost) everything in between. A huge thank you to all of our members who attended for coming from near and far to enjoy this special day. We look forward to next year's show, (tickets on sale from tomorrow!)

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We can't believe it's been 2 months already since the amazing Annual Rally & Concours d'Elegance 2024 at Burghley House! It seems just like yesterday. To commemorate this year's event, our print partners, Hine Marketing, commissioned this amazing video, which really captures the essence, elegance and excellence of this year's Rally. The Club would like to take this opportunity to thank the Hine Marketing team for their ongoing support, and also for producing this year's fantastic Annual Rally Programme for the first time, too. Enjoy!

The Paulerspury Section has turned up in style to their Section picnic at The Hunt House today. Which one of these is your favourite? #rollsroyce #bentley #rollsroyceenthusiasts #bentleyenthusiasts #classiccar #classiccars #classiccarclub #rollsroyceenthusiastsclub #thehunthouse

Yesterday two members of The Hunt House team - Lisa and Lydia - attended Richard Hollands' Garden Party in Sellindge, Kent. A favourite in the South Eastern Section's calendar, the event saw 50 cars gather to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment - provided by ABBA and Elvis tribute acts - and picnicking in the glorious British summer sunshine. The organisers were delighted to see members from the Middlesex, Central Southern, Essex and East Anglian Sections in attendance and so many members enjoying themselves. It was also fantastic to have @introcarltd in attendance too, and to see Matt and Phil from their team speaking to lots of members throughout the afternoon. A huge thank you from The Hunt House team to the South Eastern Committee for extending the invitation to attend, and to Richard for all his hospitality. It was a truly lovely day 😎🍦

South Eastern Section enjoyed some fun in the sun yesterday with their Annual Prize Giving - not only were over 50 cars in attendance, there was some ingenuity in the form of wooden "Rolls-Royce" and "Bentley" Races. Our Events Manager, Becca, was invited and tasked with judging the best picnic table, a prize that was awarded alongside trophies voted for by the attendees.

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We made it on the television! Huge thanks to ITV Anglia, Central and London for featuring the Club's Annual Rally on the news on 24 June, and to Club Member Roy Seaman for orchestrating. You can watch the full clip below:

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