A lovely, very accurate, well built recreation of an original VDP design, constructed in the early 1970s, virtually identical to 'Honeysuckle', a well known and loved car originally ordered by Capt Molyneux, and believed to be the only one so constructed. Examining the coachwork closely reveals meticulous attention to detail of design, as well as quality and correctness. So good is it, that it has even been suggested that the body is an original from another Derby Bentley, but our own feeling is that it is an extremely well thought through replica of excellent quality. Details such as the chrome plated waistline moulding, stylish door handles and 'notched' rear wheel spats, show consideration and dedication, and the lovely Auteroche headlights, complement the design well. The door fit is excellent and the structure is wonderful, showing no signs of deterioration. The car has been well maintained, has gently matured to a very appealing level, showing patina which in our opinion enhances the cosmetics, looking particularly handsome in deep green with matching interior, complete with hood (piped in green), side screens and very nice tonneau cover. Running and driving very nicely, enhanced by the fitment of an overdrive unit, greatly relaxing long distance cruising. A delightful car, tried and tested, given a clean bill of health by our workshop, offered serviced and prepared, MoT tested until November 2022.
Chassis No. B200GA. Reg No. CXR 5.
Snippets: A Pair of Entrepreneurial Owners
Sir Norman James Watson (1897/1983) took delivery of B200GA at his London home in Berkley Square - his neighbours at that time included Mrs Charles B. Ismay (her sister married Joseph B. Ismay!), Lady Demetriadi whose son was in the RAF ''millionaire squadron'', Miss M Thynne (Longleat family) and Albert de Courville (theatre director). Sir Norman was a scion of the Watson family who owned a chain of dairies, in 1859 George Watson (Norman's father) & his 3 brothers created Medova Dairies. In 1887 George left the family concern and created Maypole Dairies but by 1898 the companies amalgamated under one banner giving them a total of 185 branches for the sale of their dairy products. There are several publications regarding Sir Norman and his brother Victor (known as Peter) which makes fascinating reading (Queer Saint - The Cultured Life of Peter Watson By Adrian Clark & Jeremy Dronfield - Peter was involved in the art world which his father disapproved of and he made a settlement upon his son so that Peter had no claim on the estate when his father died! In the 1930s Sir Norman branched out into the world of aircraft with Heston Aircraft & being a keen skier he formed the Lake Louise Ski Resort in Canada (Brown Cows, Sacred Cows by Sir Rodney Touche). From the late 1960s to the late 2000s B200GA was with another fascinating entrepreneur & car enthusiast - Ivor Silverstone. In the late 1960s he was a partner / associate in the infamous Valbonne Night Club and the ''Drug Store'' of Kings Street just of Chelsea. In the Brandon Sun of Manitoba (August 1968) he his described as ''an old hand at livening things up who found London's original discotheque 10 years ago''. Does anyone have memories or more details they can share with us? ^^Show Time at Burghley House, Stamford. Friday the 23rd June to Sunday 25th June 2023 inclusive. We will be attending the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club Annual Rally with a selection of our stock and an indoor display of Rolls-Royce & Bentley cars that we have sold since 1987. Come & look at our display both indoor and outdoor - perhaps you can spot your car on the marquee walls!
Central Locking; Safety Belt Pretensioners
About Us:
The Real Car Company was established in 1987 by Ray Arnold & Ian Johnstone. It was a hobby that 'Got out of hand'. Our interest in cars of the type that we now sell goes back to our childhoods, and ownership back to the 1970's. Gradually more cars started passing through our hands, and by 1986 we had decided to make a full time occupation of buying and selling the cars that we love.

We started with a single car (all we could afford) which we sold quickly, and before we knew it we had 4 or 5 on our hands! This was alongside another business that we were involved in at the time. In the Spring of 1988 we gave up the other business, (exhaust systems), rented part of the premises that we still operate from now, and went full time.

We had a good start in the boom years of the late eighties, which set us up well enough for us to ride the storm of recession in the years that followed. As the years went on the number of cars going through our hands increased gradually, we built up a workforce, and now in 2009 we carry a stock of around 40 to 50 vehicles and there are ten of us here. In 1999 we were awarded 'International Classic Car Dealer of the Year' by Classic Cars Magazine. The market for 'our' kind of cars is nicely stable, generally prices are creeping upwards all the time, and we feel that investing in a car - or cars - of the type that we sell is generally a great place to put your money. Don't do it just for investment, but you can get a great deal of pleasure from these vehicles, prices are - in our opinion - unlikely to drop, and you can't drive a share certificate! Some prices in the last three or four years have moved up considerably, and these cases have shown a tremendous return on investment.

Over the last fifteen years or so we have brought home several hundred cars from the USA, and we are always looking for more. If you know of a Rolls-Royce or Bentley anywhere in the world, in absolutely any condition, please let us know. Distance no object, commissions happily paid. We always particularly enjoy the 'barn finds'.

Opening Hours:
Mo: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Tu: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
We: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Th: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Fr: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Sa: Closed
Su: Closed
Why buy from us?
* Classic Cars
* Over 30 years in business
* Cars are physically at our premises
* Lovely roads to test drive on
* Our reputation