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With great sadness we have taken notice of the death of Steve Reid. Steve was for us here in The Netherlands Mr. Grantura. I often talked to him about our common interest, Grantura's.
We wish his family and friends a lot of strength in the coming difficult period.
Goodbye my friend.
William Waardenburg
TVR CarClub Holland
We wish his family and friends a lot of strength in the coming difficult period.
Goodbye my friend.
William Waardenburg
TVR CarClub Holland
I only met Steve a few times but he went out of his way to help me with a TVR challenge.
I started a new job a couple of months ago in Preston Brook and only realised recently that I drove past Steve's house on the way in to work. On Tuesday I drove past and saw a paramedic's car outside. I hoped for the best but obviously it wasn't good news.
Regret not popping in now when I had the 3000M up here but not knowing Steve well and knowing he was ill I didn't want to bother him.
My sympathies to Lili, he will be missed by many as this thread shows.
Gary
I started a new job a couple of months ago in Preston Brook and only realised recently that I drove past Steve's house on the way in to work. On Tuesday I drove past and saw a paramedic's car outside. I hoped for the best but obviously it wasn't good news.
Regret not popping in now when I had the 3000M up here but not knowing Steve well and knowing he was ill I didn't want to bother him.
My sympathies to Lili, he will be missed by many as this thread shows.
Gary
Edited by GadgeS3C on Monday 24th August 21:30
I had the good fortune to meet Steve on just one occasion following a 230 mile pilgrimage from my home on the Hampshire/Sussex borders up to the "museum" in search of a pair of vixen seats. I had intended to only drop in, do the deal and be on my way but I spent all afternoon sucking in the knowledge and generally chewing the fat about all things ranging from advice on building up my Vixen to problems he was having with his pond! I know a lot about ponds - Steve knew a lot about TVRs - it was a day i will always remember! To say he had a big personality is an underestimate. One of life's characters in a grey world.
My condolences to his family and friends.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Very sad to hear of Steve's passing.
I spent many hours in his garage talking about old cars and listening to his frankly expressed opinions, of which he had plenty. Surprisingly, I agreed with most of what he said, which I guess was just as well.
Behind that lugubrious façade was a genuinely pleasant chap who would freely share his absurdly broad and deep knowledge of all things TVR.
He also supplied me with countless old parts which will be invaluable when I finally start putting my Tuscan back together.
In a strange and unhappy coincidence, Steve passed away on the 14th anniversary of my Dad's death. A happier coincidence was that Steve and my Dad knew each other.
My Dad was a GP and, in a previous existence, Steve had something to do with the medical profession and was working at Salford Hospital back in 1971. Their other common denominator was that Steve was running (an orange?) Vixen at the time that Dad had his Tuscan.
Steve and I struck a deal. He provided me with his incomparably expressed pearls of wisdom, and I was going to let him have a blast in the Tuscan. Regrettably, Steve's failing health and my protracted and expensive divorce put paid to that little plan.
I am, however, delighted to hear that he finally tied the knot with Lily.
The classic TVR community has suffered a really huge loss with Steve's passing. The picture of his Grunter on the front of the Filby book is just one fitting reminder of him, and I know there will be many more.
Rest in peace, sTeVeReid.
I spent many hours in his garage talking about old cars and listening to his frankly expressed opinions, of which he had plenty. Surprisingly, I agreed with most of what he said, which I guess was just as well.
Behind that lugubrious façade was a genuinely pleasant chap who would freely share his absurdly broad and deep knowledge of all things TVR.
He also supplied me with countless old parts which will be invaluable when I finally start putting my Tuscan back together.
In a strange and unhappy coincidence, Steve passed away on the 14th anniversary of my Dad's death. A happier coincidence was that Steve and my Dad knew each other.
My Dad was a GP and, in a previous existence, Steve had something to do with the medical profession and was working at Salford Hospital back in 1971. Their other common denominator was that Steve was running (an orange?) Vixen at the time that Dad had his Tuscan.
Steve and I struck a deal. He provided me with his incomparably expressed pearls of wisdom, and I was going to let him have a blast in the Tuscan. Regrettably, Steve's failing health and my protracted and expensive divorce put paid to that little plan.
I am, however, delighted to hear that he finally tied the knot with Lily.
The classic TVR community has suffered a really huge loss with Steve's passing. The picture of his Grunter on the front of the Filby book is just one fitting reminder of him, and I know there will be many more.
Rest in peace, sTeVeReid.
Extremely sad news.
I first met Steve in 1987 when i had my first TVR, used to go to his meets in a pub nr Preston Brook.
Saw Steve at his home just before Xmas and his health was failing then.
Spent hours that day with him and his Mrs putting the world to rights........as has been previously said he had a way of making absolute sense with some of the most diverse subjects.
He was however a guru with TVR's and will be truly missed.
What else could be said about Steve other than a true legend.
My sincere condolancies to his family.
R.I.P. Steve.
Tony
I first met Steve in 1987 when i had my first TVR, used to go to his meets in a pub nr Preston Brook.
Saw Steve at his home just before Xmas and his health was failing then.
Spent hours that day with him and his Mrs putting the world to rights........as has been previously said he had a way of making absolute sense with some of the most diverse subjects.
He was however a guru with TVR's and will be truly missed.
What else could be said about Steve other than a true legend.
My sincere condolancies to his family.
R.I.P. Steve.
Tony
An old picture from a few years back when Steve was arranging a magazine shoot. My car , Dave Griffins 1800s and Steves Grunter in the background. We always used to tease him about being an Eric Clapton lookalike.
We have fantastic memories of the many trips to France with Steve, Lil and the rest of our crew, to watch the Circuit De Ramparts at Angoulemme. Steve was just a brilliant guide, he knew some wonderful places to visit.
I will have to dig out some more pics.
He will be sadly missed by many
Phil, michelle and Tim
john robson said:
An old picture from a few years back when Steve was arranging a magazine shoot. My car , Dave Griffins 1800s and Steves Grunter in the background. We always used to tease him about being an Eric Clapton lookalike.
We have fantastic memories of the many trips to France with Steve, Lil and the rest of our crew, to watch the Circuit De Ramparts at Angoulemme. Steve was just a brilliant guide, he knew some wonderful places to visit.
I will have to dig out some more pics.
He will be sadly missed by many
Phil, michelle and Tim
Great memories.
Oliver.
GadgeS3C said:
TVRMs said:
That's quite a sad shot Pat.
Yes, seeing that pic had the same effect on me as seeing the red arrows flying as an eight...This one is a little more uplifting, and perhaps better captures the sense of the occasion.
Edited by Pat H on Wednesday 19th August 10:15
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