SHRF Trustees

Brian Crump is a member of the RROCA and of the RREC and RROC. He is a past President of the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia (NSW Branch Inc) and is passionate about all types of mechanical devices that demonstrate excellence. Brian’s favoured  possessions are his 1933 Phantom II Continental sports saloon with body by J Gurney Nutting and his Silver Spirit II. He is fascinated by the history of motoring in Australia and enjoys nothing more than engaging in a long run in the Australian bush. Brian was previously engaged in International Education at the tertiary level and holds post-graduate degrees in philosophy. 

Brian is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts.

Russell Rolls is a professional mechanical engineer with a life-time interest in engineering heritage.  He has been a member of the RROCA, the RREC and the RROC Inc for over 50 years.  He is a regular participant in classic and historic car events both in Australia and internationally.  He is a former Federal President of the RROCA, a former President of the Victoria Branch of the RROCA and is an Honorary Life Member of the RROCA.  Russell held the position of Chair of SHRF for eleven years, 2011 to 2022.

Clare Gordon is a member of RROCA and RREC. Actively associated with supporting the servicing, maintenance and sales of Rolls-Royce motor cars, her firm is the only Australian member of the Rolls-Royce and Bentley Specialists Association (RRBSA). Clare is passionate about the engineering and design excellence which is the undeniable thread that runs through all aspects of Sir Henry Royce’s pursuits. Her exposure to the Trades has resulted in a strong, practical commitment to supporting the recognition and transfer of knowledge and skills which capture the craftsmanship and culture that is Sir Henry Royce.

Dr Howard Wraight is a medical doctor with an extensive career in pharmaceutical medicine and clinical research. He is a past President of the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia (Victoria Branch) and a long-standing member of the RREC, the RROC Inc as well as the 20-Ghost Club. Howard is a passionate admirer of Sir Henry Royce and his dedication to engineering excellence and also the history of the Rolls-Royce Company. He has a keen interest in the Foundation archives and is dedicated to seeing the SHRF fulfill its objectives.

Frank Carroll is a retired Solicitor in Queensland, with decades of work in charities and community organisations enriching our society. Now the custodian of several Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars, he is a member of the RREC(UK) and serves on the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia (Queensland Branch), where he is Chief Judge. Inspired by the engineering genius W.O. Bentley and especially Sir Henry Royce,  and the drive and entrepreneurial commitment of Charles Rolls, Frank is keen to see this Foundation fulfill its objectives, with an active presence in Queensland which he has lead at The SHRF Coolum Showroom since October 2018. 

Wallace Moorhouse is a Foundation Member of the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia (Queensland Branch) 1969. Served on Branch Committee including periods as President, Secretary, Treasurer and Registrar. Assisted in organising several Annual Federal Rallies in Queensland and participated in most “Overlander” runs since 1997. Served as Federal Delegate on numerous occasions. Served as Federal Secretary from 2009 to 2014. Honorary Life Member 2007. Established and maintained the previous generation Federal Member and Car Database from 2010 to 2025 and assisted in preparation of the printed Chassis Plate during this time.

Ian is a long-time member of RROCA ACT and brings an accounting and commercial background to the SHRF.  Ian has a serious interest in motoring and includes many different unique makes and models in his collection. His first Bentley was a 1951 Bentley Mk VI bought over twenty years ago and from that time onwards his passion for Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars grew. Ian became a Trustee of the SHRF in 2024. He has established The SHRF Canberra Showroom in Fyshwick ACT in conjunction with the Ollie’s Garage showcase museum.  Ian has a particular interest in the past history and provenance of Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars.