Richard Thorpe has passed away.

[sportster1250]

Truely so very sad, I knew Richard for just a few short years but he has left an impression on me that will last a lifetime.
A great man lost to us too soon. At piece now. sad sad times.
I look forward to gathering at the next Wedgefest (this year or more likely next) where perhaps we can take a little time to celebrate the Big Man. Love and light. David and Anne.

[oliverb205]

I am attempting to write an obituary/tribute to Richard for the TVRCC magazine. I am struggling for info and decent pictures of him, so if anyone is able to help I would be most grateful for any help.

He was a smashing guy, and one of the instigators of the South Yorkshire region, so deserves to be remembered in a fitting manner.

Thanks,

Oliver.
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[KKson]

He attended the BBWF the last two years so should be some photos.

[oliverb205]

KKson said:

He attended the BBWF the last two years so should be some photos.

There is always hope. Unfortunately the Wedge fraternity appears to be such a closed clique that no one bothers to respond to someone who isn't part of the right crowd (but has been asked to do the right thing).

Oliver.

[KKson]

Yep an interesting bunch... I did check my photos from the BBWFs but I didnt get any shots of Richard. I'll post up on the Facebook closed Forum. Leave it with me.

[rev-erend]

oliverb205 said:

KKson said:

He attended the BBWF the last two years so should be some photos.

There is always hope. Unfortunately the Wedge fraternity appears to be such a closed clique that no one bothers to respond to someone who isn't part of the right crowd (but has been asked to do the right thing).

Oliver.

Not got a clue what you are on about.

The wedge owners have always been a very open and friendly lot.

[KKson]

Oliver sorry I did try. I posted up on the larger of the two private Facebook Wedge forums but "admin" decided to shut the thread so no comments or interaction allowed.............

Edited by KKson on Friday 17th April 15:39

Edited by KKson on Friday 17th April 16:34

[KKson]

rev-erend said:

oliverb205 said:

KKson said:

He attended the BBWF the last two years so should be some photos.

There is always hope. Unfortunately the Wedge fraternity appears to be such a closed clique that no one bothers to respond to someone who isn't part of the right crowd (but has been asked to do the right thing).

Oliver.

Not got a clue what you are on about.

The wedge owners have always been a very open and friendly lot.

Alan, I'd say the vast majority of Wedge owners are a friendly lot, keen to support all things Wedge like, but there is a very small minority whose either egos, opinions or hatred of the TVRCC get in the way of doing the right thing.

[oliverb205]

Oh well, thanks for trying to help. I will battle on, I just think I should be able to get beyond than 500 words about someone who gave so much for the club and cars.

Maybe I need to buy a Taz so people will speak to me...

Oliver.

[adam quantrill]

Richard certainly got beyond 500 words whenever I spoke to him on the phone!!! ^)

There, you can print that!

[phantom wedge]

Hi all very sad news at the loss of Richard,many a pint with him on the BBWF feast over the years lovely fella will be sadly missed RIP Ricard.

[Mr Tank]

KKson said:

Oliver sorry I did try. I posted up on the larger of the two private Facebook Wedge forums but "admin" decided to shut the thread so no comments or interaction allowed.............

Edited by KKson on Friday 17th April 15:39

Edited by KKson on Friday 17th April 16:34

Hi Keith & Oliver

I would like to help but I didn't know Richard that well, I do know he fell out with the TVRCC in about 2015/16 over something and as the other Facebook group are mainly against the TVRCC then I am not surprised with there actions. But unfortunately some of those people are the people who knew Richard well!

Andy

[TA14]

oliverb205 said:

Maybe I need to buy a Taz so people will speak to me...

Oliver.

No, it's just time that you bought a wedge anyway

[TA14]

taz turbo said:

Such sad news.

I knew Richard pretty well and for a long long time, had some great times over a beer or three. Still think about his round the world in eighty days story quite regularly

Condolences to his family.

RIP Richard.

Hi Chris, very sad news. I had no idea that this might happen. He was younger than me.

I remember talking through his business idea over a pint with him saying that this would be the best or worst thing that he'd ever done.

Kind regards.

[Waynester]

I haven’t frequented these hallowed pages for a while.. That is sad news indeed, RIP Richard.

[dickymint]

Waynester said:

I haven’t frequented these hallowed pages for a while.. That is sad news indeed, RIP Richard.

Ditto

His legacy lives on

[deetes]

Sorry to hear this. Bought many parts from Richard and had many phone conversations. He will be sadly missed

[rev-erend]

KKson said:

rev-erend said:

oliverb205 said:

KKson said:

He attended the BBWF the last two years so should be some photos.

There is always hope. Unfortunately the Wedge fraternity appears to be such a closed clique that no one bothers to respond to someone who isn't part of the right crowd (but has been asked to do the right thing).

Oliver.

Not got a clue what you are on about.

The wedge owners have always been a very open and friendly lot.

Alan, I'd say the vast majority of Wedge owners are a friendly lot, keen to support all things Wedge like, but there is a very small minority whose either egos, opinions or hatred of the TVRCC get in the way of doing the right thing.

Agreed.

There were a few here who disliked the TVR CC not 100% sure why this is but they (TVR CC) did attend a few of the wedge fest annual events.

I enjoyed being a member for many years but left as my car is a garage queen.

To return to the road soon