RE: Classic Ferraris to be sold for RNLI
Discussion
To "toomany2CVs' I take it you never met Richard?
I did, on a number of occasions, he'd often be driving one of his cars in bad weather and over long distances. He was a lovely man and we've all lost a lover of all things mechanical. While these cars make headlines because of their value (and he owned a number beyond the Ferraris and all had his own personal touch), he used them, a lot.
He once said to me 'boy, if you rest you rust' which, in a time when classics are spoken about as investments, we should all remember.
To Richard, it wouldn't have mattered what the car was, he was the sot of man who'd have smiled at whatever someone was enjoying, including 2CV's.
The fact that lives will certainly be saved with this legacy, by those far braver than i, is enough for me.
Thank you Richard.
I did, on a number of occasions, he'd often be driving one of his cars in bad weather and over long distances. He was a lovely man and we've all lost a lover of all things mechanical. While these cars make headlines because of their value (and he owned a number beyond the Ferraris and all had his own personal touch), he used them, a lot.
He once said to me 'boy, if you rest you rust' which, in a time when classics are spoken about as investments, we should all remember.
To Richard, it wouldn't have mattered what the car was, he was the sot of man who'd have smiled at whatever someone was enjoying, including 2CV's.
The fact that lives will certainly be saved with this legacy, by those far braver than i, is enough for me.
Thank you Richard.
To "toomany2CVs' I take it you never met Richard?
I did, on a number of occasions, he'd often be driving one of his cars in bad weather and over long distances. He was a lovely man and we've all lost a lover of all things mechanical. While these cars make headlines because of their value (and he owned a number beyond the Ferraris and all had his own personal touch), he used them, a lot.
He once said to me 'boy, if you rest you rust' which, in a time when classics are spoken about as investments, we should all remember.
To Richard, it wouldn't have mattered what the car was, he was the sot of man who'd have smiled at whatever someone was enjoying, including 2CV's.
The fact that lives will certainly be saved with this legacy, by those far braver than i, is enough for me.
Thank you Richard.
I did, on a number of occasions, he'd often be driving one of his cars in bad weather and over long distances. He was a lovely man and we've all lost a lover of all things mechanical. While these cars make headlines because of their value (and he owned a number beyond the Ferraris and all had his own personal touch), he used them, a lot.
He once said to me 'boy, if you rest you rust' which, in a time when classics are spoken about as investments, we should all remember.
To Richard, it wouldn't have mattered what the car was, he was the sot of man who'd have smiled at whatever someone was enjoying, including 2CV's.
The fact that lives will certainly be saved with this legacy, by those far braver than i, is enough for me.
Thank you Richard.
[quote=V8JET]To "toomany2CVs' I take it you never met Richard?
I did, on a number of occasions, he'd often be driving one of his cars in bad weather and over long distances. He was a lovely man and we've all lost a lover of all things mechanical. While these cars make headlines because of their value (and he owned a number beyond the Ferraris and all had his own personal touch), he used them, a lot.
He once said to me 'boy, if you rest you rust' which, in a time when classics are spoken about as investments, we should all remember.
To Richard, it wouldn't have mattered what the car was, he was the sot of man who'd have smiled at whatever someone was enjoying, including 2CV's.
The fact that lives will certainly be saved with this legacy, by those far braver than i, is enough for me.
Thank you Richard.
I did, on a number of occasions, he'd often be driving one of his cars in bad weather and over long distances. He was a lovely man and we've all lost a lover of all things mechanical. While these cars make headlines because of their value (and he owned a number beyond the Ferraris and all had his own personal touch), he used them, a lot.
He once said to me 'boy, if you rest you rust' which, in a time when classics are spoken about as investments, we should all remember.
To Richard, it wouldn't have mattered what the car was, he was the sot of man who'd have smiled at whatever someone was enjoying, including 2CV's.
The fact that lives will certainly be saved with this legacy, by those far braver than i, is enough for me.
Thank you Richard.
CrutyRammers said:
jamespink said:
arkenphel said:
Beautiful cars! And a very generous gesture it is too!
I understand the donors desire to make a difference, but the RNLI? They hold funds of £250M, honestly!V8JET said:
To "toomany2CVs' I take it you never met Richard?
Unfortunately, no, I didn't - it sounds like I'd have liked him. I'm happy to know people who similarly use all sorts of other rare machinery, although nowhere near as valuable. And, fwiw, with no kids I'll quite possibly leave my own estate to charity if SWMBO kicks the bucket first.But that's still beside the point I was making...
jamespink said:
CrutyRammers said:
jamespink said:
arkenphel said:
Beautiful cars! And a very generous gesture it is too!
I understand the donors desire to make a difference, but the RNLI? They hold funds of £250M, honestly!thelawnet said:
He's dead, and has no heirs.
And RNLI is one of the wealthiest charities in the UK.
Charities are no different to businesses in that they try to expand and grow. Charities will spend any amount of money, as much as they can get.
RNLI get a disproportionate share of charitable cash, a prudent donor would seek a less obvious choice.
Do jog on.And RNLI is one of the wealthiest charities in the UK.
Charities are no different to businesses in that they try to expand and grow. Charities will spend any amount of money, as much as they can get.
RNLI get a disproportionate share of charitable cash, a prudent donor would seek a less obvious choice.
The main reason people support any charity with such notable amounts of money is usually, through personal linkage and gratefullness. Think people that have had cancer, generously donating or fund raising when in remission.
Perhaps this chap was plucked out of the sea at some stage in his life and felt a pang of gratitude at having his bacon saved.
Who are we (you) to judge how the money is directed.
I know everyone will think this is Billy bulls
t but my old boss who is now also sadly dead knew this chap and I wen't with him one day as his house was only a mile or so away and saw the 250, covered in flies and muck looking very much like it had been enjoyed. He kept it in a normal garage all be it in the grounds of his large but modest house. Proper old money with a classic Range rover on the drive (p38 current at the time) lovely old boy just a shame I was not quite gemmed up enough at the time to fully appreciate it.
t but my old boss who is now also sadly dead knew this chap and I wen't with him one day as his house was only a mile or so away and saw the 250, covered in flies and muck looking very much like it had been enjoyed. He kept it in a normal garage all be it in the grounds of his large but modest house. Proper old money with a classic Range rover on the drive (p38 current at the time) lovely old boy just a shame I was not quite gemmed up enough at the time to fully appreciate it.Well, today was the day!
£6,600,000 for the 250SWB.
£1,930,000 for the 275GTB/4.
Both prices exclude the buyers premium.
Tremendous result, and an amazing bequest by the late Richard Colton to a very worthwhile cause!!
Oulton Park FOC Trackday...couldn't resist pulling up next to them for a few photos!
£6,600,000 for the 250SWB.
£1,930,000 for the 275GTB/4.
Both prices exclude the buyers premium.
Tremendous result, and an amazing bequest by the late Richard Colton to a very worthwhile cause!!
Oulton Park FOC Trackday...couldn't resist pulling up next to them for a few photos!
Edited by mikewood on Wednesday 14th October 21:27
loskie said:
Awesome. We've the same design of station (and Shannon lifeboat along with inshore RIB) and they're incredibly capable bits of kit. Streets ahead of the old pier and ramp launched boat we had before.Since its sale it has now been restored by DK engineering
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZL_vQ1zv0A&ab...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZL_vQ1zv0A&ab...
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