Elgood Collection

An Italian Garden, c1903. Artist: George Samuel Elgood
An Italian Garden, c1903. From The Studio Volume 32. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1904]

Penshurst, Kent, 1903. Artist: George Samuel Elgood
Penshurst, Kent, 1903. Penshurst Place is a historic building near Tonbridge, Kent. It is the ancestral home of the Sidney family, and was the birthplace of the Elizabethan poet

Bentley of FE Elgood competing in the MCC Exeter Trial, Ibberton Hill, Dorset, 1930
Bentley 2996 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. GB9052. Event Entry No: 254. Driver: F.E. Elgood. Award: Bronze. Place: Ibberton Hill, Dorset. M.C.C. Exeter Trial. Date: 26/27.12.30

Bentley open 4-seater of FE Elgood competing in the Mid Surrey AC Barnstaple Trial, 1934
Bentley Open 4-seater. 1934 2996 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. AXT225. Event Entry No: 83. Driver: Elgood, F.E. Car was re-registered. Place: Mid-Surrey A.C. Barnstaple Trial. Date: 3/4.8.34

Bentley of FE Elgood, winner of a premier award at the MCC Torquay Rally, July 1937
Bentley 4398 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. MP4552. Event Entry No: 102 Driver: Elgood, F.E. Award: Premier. Place: M.C.C. Torquay Rally. Date: 16/17.7.37

Talbot 105 tourer, Bentley and Lagonda racing at a MCC meeting, Brooklands, Surrey, 1933
Talbot 105 Tourer 1932 2969 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. PJ6168. Entry No: 1. Driver: Fowle, Lt.Cdr. R.G. Centre: Bentley 2996 cc. Event Entry No: 3. Driver: Elgood, F.E. Left: Lagonda 1954 cc. Brooklands

Bentley of FE Elgood and MG Magna of MB Watson racing at a MCC meeting, Brooklands, Surrey, 1933
Bentley Open 4-seat touring body. 2996 cc. Entry No: 3. Driver: Elgood, F.E. Left: MG Magna 1933 1086 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. AGP799. Entry No: 22. Driver: Watson, M.B. Brooklands. M.C.C

FE Elgood driving a Bentley at the MCC Members Meeting, Brooklands, 10 September 1938
Bentley 4496 cc. Event Entry No: 6. Driver: Elgood, F.E. Place: Brooklands. M.C.C. Members Meeting. Date: 10.9.38

Barncluith, Lanarkshire, c1915. Artist: George Samuel Elgood
Barncluith, Lanarkshire, c1915. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Dr. Lettsoms House, Camberwell, c1805, (1912). Artists: Unknown, George Samuel Elgood
Dr. Lettsoms House, Camberwell, c1805, (1912). A view of Grove Hill, Camberwell, the residence of the physician and philanthropist John Coakley Lettsom (1744-1815)

Upper Terrace, Villa Imperiale, Genoa, 1900. Artist: George Samuel Elgood
Upper Terrace, Villa Imperiale, Genoa, 1900. From The Studio Volume 31. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1904]

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FE Elgood was a force to be reckoned with in the world of motorsports during the early 20th century. With his trusty Bentley by his side, he fearlessly competed in various trials and rallies, leaving a lasting impression on spectators and fellow racers alike. In 1930, at the MCC Exeter Trial held in Ibberton Hill, Dorset, FE Elgood showcased his skills behind the wheel of his Bentley. The crowd watched in awe as he maneuvered through challenging terrains with finesse and precision. It was clear that this man had an undeniable passion for speed and adventure. Four years later, at the Mid Surrey AC Barnstaple Trial in 1934, FE Elgood once again took center stage with his open 4-seater Bentley. This time, he pushed himself even further, conquering obstacles that seemed insurmountable to others. His determination knew no bounds as he raced towards victory. The year 1937 proved to be a remarkable one for FE Elgood as he triumphed at the prestigious MCC Torquay Rally. Behind the wheel of his beloved Bentley, he emerged victorious and claimed a premier award. This achievement solidified him as one of the greats in motorsport history. However, it wasn't just racing where FE Elgood's talents shone brightly; he also had an artistic side. Renowned artist George Samuel Elgood captured breathtaking scenes like Barncluith in Lanarkshire and Dr. Lettsoms House in Camberwell through his skilled brush strokes. Elgood's love for beauty extended beyond landscapes; it encompassed gardens too. In paintings such as "An Italian Garden, " "Upper Terrace Villa Imperiale Genoa, " and "Penshurst, " George Samuel Elgood depicted nature's splendor with vivid colors and meticulous details. FE Elgood's legacy lives on not only through his racing achievements but also through the art that immortalizes his name.