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24 Feb 2008, 21:17 (Ref:2136835)
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Paul Frere
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24 Feb 2008, 23:27 (Ref:2136965)
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RIP Paul
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25 Feb 2008, 12:33 (Ref:2137508)
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I was saddened to read the news of Paul Frere's passing.
He always dined at the same restaurant in Arnage as our group on a Friday night during Le Mans week, his air-cooled 911 always parked up outside. I can recommend his autobiography "My Life in Cars" as a fine read. |
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25 Feb 2008, 14:34 (Ref:2137569)
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Indeed, anything I've read that he's written is pretty damn good.
RIP Paul. |
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25 Feb 2008, 14:34 (Ref:2137570)
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Very saddened to hear the - every year at Le Mans we would have a chat about the cars and his distaste for ballast. He was going to write a column for the mag last time I spoke to him.
He was not only a good writer but a jolly nice chap - the press room at Le Mans will be a little emptier. |
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25 Feb 2008, 16:44 (Ref:2137661)
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The winner of the 1960 24H du Mans (with Olivier Gendebien) and co-writer of the annual has gone. It's a shock.
RIP Paul. |
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25 Feb 2008, 16:46 (Ref:2137666)
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25 Feb 2008, 17:30 (Ref:2137702)
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So sad. 91 years of age though. Such a full live.
He'll never be forgotten. RIP |
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25 Feb 2008, 17:41 (Ref:2137712)
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I just finished re reading for the umpteenth time his book 'Starting Grid to Checkered Flag' last week. He will be missed.
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26 Feb 2008, 21:44 (Ref:2138724)
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28 Feb 2008, 09:36 (Ref:2139974)
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Good driver, good writer, and a good age! A long and full life.
RIP Paul frere |
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1 Apr 2008, 11:09 (Ref:2166871)
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A thorough gentleman who I was very proud to have met in the ACO Club at Le Mans. When I apologised for disturbing him he said "After so many years, I'm flattered to be recognised". Typical of his modesty and charm.
RIP Paul |
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2 Apr 2008, 20:29 (Ref:2168135)
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My only meeting with Paul was at LeMans,in 2005,I had been lucky enough to have been asked to drive an Aston DB2 in the Legends Race.Paul had been having a look around the Legends Paddock and came over to have a look at the car before qualifying.He said he would keep an eye out for me during the race.After a very hot race,I brought the car back to the paddock,and there he was,with a big beeming smile on his face,that he was there waiting is testament to the man's integrity. RIP Paul,and, thank you.
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