Robert C. McLellan - Founder

I was born in Newport News, Virginia, and have resided in Houston, Texas, since 1968. After earning two degrees in geology (University of North Carolina, 1966, and University of Nebraska, 1968), I took my first job in the petroleum industry — only to be drafted shortly afterwards into the U. S. Army. After two years in the Army I worked in oil and gas exploration, rising to the position of President of Houston Standard Oil, before the collapse of the price of oil in 1985 sent geologists searching for new careers.

Throughout a 50+ year interest in sports cars and antique cars I have enjoyed owning a variety of interesting marques, including a 1937 Supercharged Cord, 1939 SS Jaguar, 1952 and 1954 Aston Martins, along with less exotic but fun cars such as MG, Triumph, Corvair, etc. But the best of the lot has been the 1925 Bentley 3 Litre Speed Model Tourer which I purchased in 1981.

I have been enriched by my long association with the Bentley Drivers Club, Rolls-Royce Owners Club, Classic Car Club of America and the Veteran Motor Car Club of America and consider them to be invaluable resources. At one time I belonged to over 30 car clubs. Currently I am the BDC Regional Chairman for Texas (includes Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas).