Derek started his Formula 1 career with Ferrari and went on to become a legend of endurance racing, particularly with Porsche at Le Mans, where he won the great race 5 times. He also won the World Sports Car Championship in consecutive years – 1985 and 1986 and the 24 Hours of Daytona three times. We are extremely privileged to be able to name him as a patron of the club.

Ivan's career in the motor trade began when, upon finishing his apprenticeship in pattern making, he joined the workshop of the Chequered Flag, quickly becoming foreman and experiencing the sights and sounds of the golden age in British motorsport.

During 1963 he started his own business and competed in his first motor race in Mk1 Jaguar. This interest in motorsport led to Ivan becoming the British Production Saloon Car Champion in 1973, but the oil crisis of the late seventies ended his professional racing career. The enthusiasm of the Bugatti marque nurtured by his father whose stories of Brooklands between the wars led to the formation of the restoration company in 1979.

Ivan now has a very successful YouTube channel Shed Racing

Stirling was without question, the most famous racing driver of his time and one of the greatest all-round racing drivers to have competed. His victory in the Mille Miglia of 1955 was unquestionably one of the greatest drivers in motor racing history. In his illustrious racing career his name was a by-word for speed and he became what's known as a 'national treasure'.

Who in the classic and racing world does ‘Scottie’ not know? Who doesn’t know Scottie? Michael is first and foremost a passionate car enthusiast with a particular soft spot for The Prancing Horse. He’s also an incredible ideas generator and networker. No event is too ambitious for Michael once he sets his mind to it. Of course he is the founder of the 96 Club. Founder, mover and shaker, he is the 96 Club incarnate.

Bill is a genuine bona fide classic car expert with an eye for detail that is second to none. At 25 he bought the Ferrari 250 Lusso he still owns and runs today. His tremendous depth of knowledge and enthusiasm is an exceptional asset to the 96 Club.

Suzi has worked closely with Michael for many years, from the fabled Club Soixante-Douze du Mans and the birth of the 96 Club plus associated car and driving events too numerous to mention. She takes care of the details, including the membership, and ensures that everything runs smoothly. What would the 96 Club do without her?

Alex has been involved with classic cars and motor racing as far back as he can remember. From navigating in his father's Mk2 Escort from the age of 14 to working as a mechanic at Le Mans, from completing a Masters degree in engineering to competing in historic cars at Goodwood, he is a true petrolhead. He has been a regular at Rendezvous' since 2020, and is now runs the 96 Club’s very own engineering service.

Look for him, spanner in hand, at the next Rendezvous!

Graham is the official club photographer for the club and is responsible for most of the stunning images you will see on this website. He is one of those rare and remarkable photographers; equally at home taking top class pictures of cars and motorcycles, at rest, on the move and when racing, and also getting exceptional shots of the fascinating and diverse people in the 96 Club firmament. He is also happy to shoot cars and their owners at and away from club events for their own portfolios - just ask him! When not at his day job or at 96 Club events he loves to tour Europe and beyond on his beloved motorcycle.