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  1. kaisen

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    #1 kaisen, Mar 27, 2011
    David E. Davis, one of the world's most recognized automotive journalists, passed today

    Rest In Peace, and Godspeed
     
  2. kaisen

    kaisen Karting

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    #2 kaisen, Mar 27, 2011
  3. 2mnyToys

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    #3 2mnyToys, Mar 27, 2011
    R.I.P. David.
     
  4. 4re Nut

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    #4 4re Nut, Mar 27, 2011
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    Wow; I just recently read the referenced Automobile column...

    He lived his life and made his mark; we should all aspire to the same.

    RIP.
     
  5. MaleficVTwin

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    #5 MaleficVTwin, Mar 27, 2011
    He'll certainly be missed. I've been reading his work since before I could drive.
     
  6. toggie

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    #6 toggie, Mar 27, 2011
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  7. 4REphotographer

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    #7 4REphotographer, Mar 27, 2011
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    So sad to hear. RIP
    I was luckily able to hear him speak last year at the Ferraris on the Vine, he had some incredible stories. Here is a picture of him and Dan Gurney speaking at the event.
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  8. GuyIncognito

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    #8 GuyIncognito, Mar 27, 2011
    very sad. I was a huge fan of Automobile, and his books and columns elsewhere :(
     
  9. climb

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    #9 climb, Mar 27, 2011
    Just saw him at Amelia Island two weeks ago. Looked older than i thought he would but not sick. Sorry to hear.

    R.I.P.
     
  10. Tenney

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    #10 Tenney, Mar 27, 2011
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  11. beepx2

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    #11 beepx2, Mar 27, 2011
    He was a first class guy who really did it his own way, Creating Automobile, which is still the best of the monthly buff books, in a highly crowded market was ballsy. I heard him speak at a conference a few years ago,and enjoyed his stories of perseverence.

    A highly admirable, original character. He certainly left his mark, and will be missed.
     
  12. VIZSLA

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    #12 VIZSLA, Mar 27, 2011
    RIP
    You will be missed.
     
  13. JeremyJon

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    #13 JeremyJon, Mar 27, 2011
    RIP David E. Davis

    "I firmly believe that anyone, who is worth anything at all, should own a 12 cylinder car before they die. Because there is nothing else like it"
     
  14. rdefabri

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    #14 rdefabri, Mar 27, 2011
    RIP.
     
  15. toggie

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    #15 toggie, Mar 27, 2011
    Here is David E. Davis, Jr. doing what he did best - test driving a car.

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS922iFsdCU[/ame]
     
  16. Dom

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    #16 Dom, Mar 27, 2011
    Sad. RIP.
     
  17. ProCoach

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    #17 ProCoach, Mar 27, 2011
    +1,000

    What a marvelous man, who lived life to the fullest!
     
  18. anunakki

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    #18 anunakki, Mar 27, 2011
    Wow... I just assumed he was immortal. A legend in the industry. R.I.P. and thank you for all the great stories.
     
  19. Moopz

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    #19 Moopz, Mar 27, 2011
    DED got me caught on car magazines when I was 13 years old. I've had a subscription to Automobile since 1990! Was surprised that he ever left it (to go back to C&D, to boot!) but I still love the main group that stayed behind, especially Lindamood (Jennings, now), Cumberford, and Kitman.

    RIP
     
  20. the_stig

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    #20 the_stig, Mar 27, 2011
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    Just lost a piece of my childhood there somehow. I've been reading D.E.D most of my life. Along with Henry Manney and Peter Egan he was in large part responsible for my love of sports cars.
    Got to hear him talk at Lime Rock years ago. He will be sorely missed.

    PS: Subscribed to Automobile from Issue # 1.
     
  21. Llenroc

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    #21 Llenroc, Mar 27, 2011
    Had to smile at your comment,somehow I had assumed the same thing :)
     
  22. PhilNotHill

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    #22 PhilNotHill, Mar 27, 2011
    There has never been and never will be anyone like D.E.D.

    Thanks for the memories.

    A true car guy. You just gotta love that.

    May the horse be with you, sir.
     
  23. Napolis

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    #23 Napolis, Mar 27, 2011
    RIP my Friend.

    Thoughts with U Matt.
     
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    #24 donv, Mar 28, 2011
  25. Tenney

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    #25 Tenney, Mar 28, 2011
    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezvyb9rzX6Q&feature=player_embedded[/ame]

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZyTdPK92V8&feature=player_embedded[/ame]
     
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