heraldhabitat Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Hi everyone, due to a worsening of my long term heart condition, I have had to withdraw from this years event, my RBRR started (as far as I remember) in 1986, I have used lots of different cars, my old Courier van now lovingly restored by Chris Gunby was a regular competitor, the one year I failed to complete was a borrowed John Kipping herald estate which drove magnificently but diff seal failure meant giving up in Birmingham on the southward journey.In the last few years I have been the proud owner of a Mk1 2000 much loved and modified, I did offer the team the use of the car but they didn't want to break up the team and hopefully you will see us marshalling in some daytime fixture in the South west.The good news is that a first time team is to replace us.Take CareChris Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedTaylor Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Sorry to hear this Chris - you take care.Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I can only echo Teds words.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Sad news, Chris. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimboyfat Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Quoted from heraldhabitat , the one year I failed to complete was a borrowed John Kipping herald estate which drove magnificently but diff seal failure meant giving up in Birmingham on the southward journey.Chris Allen Courier with windows. It's still here, all be it in a disassembled state.Sorry to hear about your news Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgetone Triumph Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I know what you are going through Chris 😉You take care Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldhabitat Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 [quote=Slimboyfat]Courier with windows. It's still here, all be it in a disassembled state.It went like the wind, WMA will always be a fond memory.CheersChris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hunt Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I am so sorry to hear your news Chris and wish you all the very best. Please try to take things easy. I am sure I speak for all when I say that the next RBRR won't be the same without you, I can quite understand why Jayson and Steve didn't accept your typically kind offer of the car. I don't know if 1986 was your first Round Britain but I certainly recall picking your brains that year in Morrison's workshop in Stirling where we had my dynamo stripped on the bench and were trying unsuccessfully to breathe new life into it. That was the year that I got round thanks to Andy Roberts who kindly shadowed me round the rest of the route exchanging his battery for mine when the latter had almost run down.I can also recall your taking one look under my hood and suggesting it was time for a rewire. I hope I am not tempting Providence to point out that nearly 30 years later and following the addition of several more after market electrical goodies my original loom is still in place and functioning fine!Chin up,Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Sorry to hear that Chris, I hope the medics can fix it. Take care,Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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