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R.I.P. David E. Davis

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  1. kaisen

    kaisen Karting

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    David E. Davis, one of the world's most recognized automotive journalists, passed today

    Rest In Peace, and Godspeed
     
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  2. kaisen

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  3. 2mnyToys

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    R.I.P. David.
     
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  4. 4re Nut

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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.
     
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  5. MaleficVTwin

    MaleficVTwin F1 Rookie

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    He'll certainly be missed. I've been reading his work since before I could drive.
     
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    toggie F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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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

    GuyIncognito Nine Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    very sad. I was a huge fan of Automobile, and his books and columns elsewhere :(
     
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    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.
     
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    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.
     
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    VIZSLA Four Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    RIP
    You will be missed.
     
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    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"
     
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    rdefabri Three Time F1 World Champ

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    RIP.
     
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  15. toggie

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    Here is David E. Davis, Jr. doing what he did best - test driving a car.

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS922iFsdCU[/ame]
     
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    Sad. RIP.
     
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    +1,000

    What a marvelous man, who lived life to the fullest!
     
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    Wow... I just assumed he was immortal. A legend in the industry. R.I.P. and thank you for all the great stories.
     
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    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
     
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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.
     
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    Had to smile at your comment,somehow I had assumed the same thing :)
     
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    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.
     
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    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ Honorary Owner

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    RIP my Friend.

    Thoughts with U Matt.
     
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    [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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