Racerock3 has passed away

racerock3 · 13th March 2018, 16:42

Hello
This is David's wife I am sorry to tell you that David passed away on 2nd March 2018. It has been quite a shock as it happened so quickly, he was only admitted to hospital in 17th Feb.

Despite his age he was working on his Rover up to 3 weeks before he died and drove it on the 5th February for the last time.
Some of you will remember that it is a dealer launch model Connoisseur in wedgewood blue, it was his pride and joy and he drove it almost every day.

I think I may need some help if anyone is in Wales (I'm in Pembrokeshire ) as apart from the car I also have a huge amount of spares bought from DMGRS and Sean and including an engine David bought some time ago from SirRustalot, which I need to do something with and I really don't know where to start.
I am hoping I might find a classic car museum that would take the Rover as although David customised it, it can easily be reverted back to the original base. If anyone knows anyone who's connected with such an organisation please could you let me have the contact name and address.

David thoroughly enjoyed the meets we went to, chatting to fellow owners about the cars, especially the one at Gaydon where we got to see all the dealer launch models together. Thank you all for your help over the years and future assistance if anyone is able.

FLYING BANANA · 13th March 2018, 16:59

Very sorry to hear such sad news. Condolences to you and family.

Rev Jules · 13th March 2018, 17:23

David was obviously well known in his own circle, I never met him but our sincere condolences, go out to you and your family.

Dawn and Julien (Rev)

gazcaz · 13th March 2018, 18:24

So sorry for your loss

Ched · 13th March 2018, 18:34

Very sorry for your loss.

trikey · 13th March 2018, 18:59

So sorry to hear this, please accept our condolences.

Andy & Deb

bendrick · 13th March 2018, 19:33

I'm very sorry to hear of your sad loss.

I'm in South Wales if I can be of any assistance.

Ian G · 13th March 2018, 19:42

Sorry to hear of Davids passing, I think I chatted briefly with him at the national meet in Wales a few years ago.
Regards Ian

bl52krz · 13th March 2018, 20:14

So sorry to hear that your David has passed into the beyond. I never met him but I am sure that within his circle of friends and family, he will be sadly missed.

planenut · 13th March 2018, 20:19

So sorry to hear of your loss, and that of the Club. Lovely to know that his fondness for the 75 has rubbed off on you and you clearly have some knowledge and awareness of them. I hope this all runs smoothly for you, and wish you well with coping.

13th March 2018, 16:42	#1
racerock3 Passed Away Rover 75 Connoisseur Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Milford Haven Posts: 160 Thanks: 36 Thanked 54 Times in 16 Posts	Racerock3 has passed away Hello This is David's wife I am sorry to tell you that David passed away on 2nd March 2018. It has been quite a shock as it happened so quickly, he was only admitted to hospital in 17th Feb. Despite his age he was working on his Rover up to 3 weeks before he died and drove it on the 5th February for the last time. Some of you will remember that it is a dealer launch model Connoisseur in wedgewood blue, it was his pride and joy and he drove it almost every day. I think I may need some help if anyone is in Wales (I'm in Pembrokeshire ) as apart from the car I also have a huge amount of spares bought from DMGRS and Sean and including an engine David bought some time ago from SirRustalot, which I need to do something with and I really don't know where to start. I am hoping I might find a classic car museum that would take the Rover as although David customised it, it can easily be reverted back to the original base. If anyone knows anyone who's connected with such an organisation please could you let me have the contact name and address. David thoroughly enjoyed the meets we went to, chatting to fellow owners about the cars, especially the one at Gaydon where we got to see all the dealer launch models together. Thank you all for your help over the years and future assistance if anyone is able. __________________ David

13th March 2018, 16:59	#2
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,559 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Very sorry to hear such sad news. Condolences to you and family. __________________ 233,431. That’s our second meet done, no.3 next weekend. onen hag oll

13th March 2018, 18:24	#4
gazcaz I really should get out more....... MG ZT Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Worthing Posts: 2,744 Thanks: 3,944 Thanked 576 Times in 471 Posts	So sorry for your loss __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MG ZT 2.5 V6 234th of 2,834 Trophy Blue ZT 190 + Saloons Produced 14th of 27 MG ZTs Produced on 27-09-2001

13th March 2018, 18:59	#6
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,765 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	So sorry to hear this, please accept our condolences. Andy & Deb __________________ Lest we forget..

13th March 2018, 19:42	#8
Ian G This is my second home Small Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Land of the Eel Posts: 6,315 Thanks: 2,328 Thanked 2,991 Times in 1,431 Posts	Sorry to hear of Davids passing, I think I chatted briefly with him at the national meet in Wales a few years ago. Regards Ian __________________ The man behind redfive

13th March 2018, 17:23	#3
Rev Jules This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer+ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Radcliffe on Trent Posts: 10,711 Thanks: 7,308 Thanked 3,929 Times in 2,051 Posts	David was obviously well known in his own circle, I never met him but our sincere condolences, go out to you and your family. Dawn and Julien (Rev)

13th March 2018, 18:34	#5
Ched I really should get out more....... MG ZT V8, MGZT 135 derv ,MG TF 135 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Romsey Posts: 2,293 Thanks: 553 Thanked 573 Times in 385 Posts	Very sorry for your loss.

13th March 2018, 19:33	#7
bendrick Gets stuck in Ex CDT Auto Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Barry Posts: 655 Thanks: 76 Thanked 266 Times in 155 Posts	I'm very sorry to hear of your sad loss. I'm in South Wales if I can be of any assistance.

13th March 2018, 20:14	#9
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,392 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	So sorry to hear that your David has passed into the beyond. I never met him but I am sure that within his circle of friends and family, he will be sadly missed. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

13th March 2018, 20:19	#10
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,954 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	So sorry to hear of your loss, and that of the Club. Lovely to know that his fondness for the 75 has rubbed off on you and you clearly have some knowledge and awareness of them. I hope this all runs smoothly for you, and wish you well with coping.