British Peer who mainly drove Bentley's, indeed, he was the owner of the first Bentley ever made. His family owned Brownsea Island during Noel's racing days and the family's wealth allowed Noel to indulge in his passion for fast cars. First name was Marcus. Died after a long fight against illness. Van Raalte grew up living in Aldenham Abbey in Hertfordshire (now known as Wall Hall), which is where the banker JP Morgan Jr. and Joseph Kennedy, the statesman and father of President John F Kennedy lived for a while. As the family helped Lord Baden-Powell with his scouting movement's summer camp on Brownsea, Noel was often involved in helping with the early days of the organisation when it came to the annual getaway on Brownsea. Noel was also based in Burlesdon, Hampshire.

Biography last updated 4 Aug 2016