Bentley Drivers Club Car Badge

Object/Artifact

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Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

Name/Title

Bentley Drivers Club Car Badge

Entry/Object ID

2024.14.205

Description

This badge would have been used by members of the Bentley Drivers Club. The Club (BDC) was founded in March 1936 in the United Kingdom by Keston Pelmore, a passionate young Bentley owner. Pelmore had purchased a vintage Bentley 3 Litre in 1933 and was captivated by its driving experience. Wanting to share this enthusiasm, he printed cards labeled “Bentley Drivers Club” and placed them on Bentleys parked at Brooklands during a race meeting, inviting owners to join. The inaugural meeting was held at his flat in Sloane Avenue, London, marking the official birth of the club. The principal functions of the Bentley Drivers Club are to unite Bentley enthusiasts, preserve the marque’s history, and promote motoring events. The club organizes rallies, tours, and track days, while also maintaining archives and publishing a club magazine.

Collection

Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder Collection, Simeone - Automobilia

Category

Automobilia, Bentley Motors Limited

Acquisition

Accession

2024.14

Source or Donor

Dr. Frederick A. Simeone

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1970

Dimensions

Height

9.5 cm

Width

11.9 cm

Location

Wooden Display Box

DB22

Second Floor

Simeone Library

Condition

Overall Condition

Good