Barnato Collection

Captain Woolf Barnato with his Bentley
Captain Woolf Barnato with his Speed Six Bentley fitted with a racing body. Woolf Barnato had just beaten the Blue Train from Monte Carlo to Calais in this (or similar) car

Drivers & personalities in the Five Hundred Miles Race, 1929
Five of the leading lights in the great Five Hundred Miles Race which took place at Brooklands on 12 October 1929. At the top is Mr Kaye Don who drove a supercharged Sunbeam, Earl Howe (top right)

Le Mans 1929, Tim Birkin with Babe Barnato
Early Car Motor Racing - Le Mans 1929, Tim Birkin with Babe Barnato. 1929

Enfield-Allday of Woolf Barnato at the JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, 1922. Artist: Bill Brunell
Enfield-Allday 1496 cc. Event Entry No: 12. Driver: Barnato, W. or Chance, J. Retired with a seized engine at 10 laps. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. 200-mile Race. Date: 19.8.22

Leon Cushman working on his Bugatti Brescia at the JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, Surrey, 1922
Bugatti Brescia 1496 cc. No: 16. Driver: Cushman, L. With cowled radiator. Background: Enfield-Allday 1496 cc. No: 12. Driver: Barnato, W. Retired with seized engine after 10 laps Brooklands. J.C.C

Winning Bentley of Jack Dunfee and Woolf Barnato, BARC 6-Hour Race, Brooklands, Surrey
Bentley 6597 cc. Event Entry No: 3. Drivers: Dunfee, J./Barnato, W. Place: Brooklands. BARC 6-hour race. Date: 29.6.29

The Bartlow Hills, raised over the Slain, 1016. Artist: June Barnato
The Bartlow Hills, raised over the Slain, 1016. After the Victory obtained here by canute King of Denmark over King Edmund Ironside in the year 1016

Captain and Mrs Woolf Barnato at Eden Roc
The financier and car racer Woolf Barnato and his wife Claridge Quealy pictured at fashionable Eden Roc on the French Riviera in 1932

Solomon Barnato Joel
SOLOMON BARNATO JOEL Financier and sportsman; his horse Pommern won The Derby in 1915 Date: 1865 - 1931

Participants in a first-rate prancing party - Ardenrun House
Participants in a first-rate prancing party at Ardenrun House, Surrey, held to celebrate he British victory in the Grand Prix d Endurance (June, 1929)

New mansions in Park Lane, 1903
New mansions built in Park Lane in 1903, one of the most prestigious addresses in London. On the left is the home of Mr R. W. Hudson and on the right, that of Sir Edward Albert Sassoon

500 miles world record beaten at Brooklands, 1931
J. Dundee finishing first driving the Bentley of Captain Woolf Barnato, which averaged a speed of 118.39 miles per hour over the 500 mile race at Brooklands race track in 1931. Date: 1931

Mr Siever leaving court
Mr Robert Siever, a well known racing man and editor of the Winning Post in court for the blackmail of Mr Jack Barnato Joel, a partner in the firm

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"Barnato: A Legacy of Speed, Style, and Success" Captain Woolf Barnato was a legendary figure in the world of motorsports. With his beloved Bentley by his side, he conquered race tracks and left an indelible mark on the racing scene. In 1929, Captain Barnato showcased his exceptional driving skills and charismatic personality in the Five Hundred Miles Race. Alongside other renowned drivers, he captivated audiences with thrilling displays of speed and determination. One of his most iconic moments came at Le Mans in 1929 when Tim Birkin joined forces with Babe Barnato. Together, they formed an unstoppable duo that pushed boundaries and set new records. Even off the track, Captain Barnato's influence was felt. At the JCC 200 Mile Race in Brooklands in 1922, Enfield-Allday proudly displayed its association with Woolf Barnato. The event became a testament to both his passion for racing and support for emerging talents like Leon Cushman working on his Bugatti Brescia. Not only did Captain Barnato excel as a driver but also as a team owner. His winning Bentley alongside Jack Dunfee at the BARC 6-Hour Race showcased their mastery over their competitors while solidifying their place among racing legends. Beyond racing, the name "Barnato" resonated through history. June Barnato's artwork depicting Bartlow Hills paid homage to fallen heroes from centuries past while Solomon Barnato Joel made waves as a prominent figure outside of motorsports. The allure surrounding "Barnatos" extended beyond racetracks too; Ardenrun House hosted glamorous parties attended by participants who reveled in high society events fit for royalty. Meanwhile, Park Lane witnessed new mansions rise up underlining their family's success story. Bill Brunell immortalized these captivating moments through artistry capturing not just races like JCC Double Twelve Race but also intimate portraits such as Captain and Mrs.