[Rovernet] Sad news about Ian Wilson

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Chris found the right words.

RIP Ian

Rudiger
www.RoverP6.info



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steven Dibdin" <sdibdin at gmail.com>
To: "Rovernet" <rovernet at rovernet.org>
Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2013 5:32 PM
Subject: [Rovernet] Sad news about Ian Wilson


> I'm not sure if anybody over here in the US has heard but Ian Wilson of 
> Rover Classics passed away last night. There was a nice piece on the Rover 
> P6 club Facebook page about him by Chris York:
>
> "For those of you not yet aware, Ian Wilson passed away late last night 
> the 11th October.
>
> Ian had been suffering oesophagus cancer which had latterly spread to his 
> other organs.
>
> Ian will be remembered by all involved with the restoration, use and 
> ownership of the Rover P6 as the owner of Rover Classics. At the time Ian 
> was the major source of spares for the P6 and was at least as memorable 
> for his photographic memory, which allied to the number of cars he had 
> taken down to bare base units, allowed him to dispense detailed and expert 
> advice to all who rang.
>
> He will be especially remembered for his dedication to and intimate 
> knowledge of the US market NADA 3500S and also it's Federal TC cousins. 
> His contacts in the US and his regular import to the UK of worthwhile 
> examples has raised their profile from mere curiosities to a mainstream 
> sub branch of the P6 movement.
>
> The Club were extremely pleased to be able to welcome Ian and his family 
> to the 2013 Jubilee Rally at Coughton Court where his children were able 
> to award the new Club trophy, "The Wilson Cup", for the first time. This 
> Trophy will, we hope, keep Ian's memory alive for many years to come.
>
> Ian is survived by his wife Donna and children Jo, Eily, Ella and Joseph. 
> Joseph has inherited his Father's flair with P6's and we hope to see him 
> at many future events with his Dad's beautiful White NADA.
>
> The Rover P6 Club sends them our condolences and best wishes.
>
> Chris York
>
> Club Secretary
> The Rover P6 Club"
>
> Sent from a small screen, please excuse any typing errors.
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