Obituaries Archives

Legendary designer Tom Karen passes away aged 96

Tom Karen, famed designer behind the Raleigh Chopper, Reliant Scimitar GTE and Bond Bug, died aged 96 on December 31, 2022.

Obituary: Mauro Forghieri, Ferrari’s humble F1 genius

Engineer Mauro Forghieri helped to transform Ferrari’s fortunes in Formula 1, but he did so much more, including a stint with Lamborghini.

Obituary: Farewell to race and rally legend Paddy Hopkirk

We pay tribute to British rallying hero and motoring ambassador Paddy Hopkirk, who has passed away aged 89.

Alain de Cadenet on meeting Donald Campbell and Bluebird

Alain de Cadenet, who has passed away aged 76, wrote about Donald Campbell, Bluebird and the film Across The Lake for Magneto magazine in 2021.

Obituary: Australian classic car collector Peter Briggs

West Australian businessman and car collector Peter Briggs has passed away. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and four grandchildren.

Obituary: world-leading car collector Dr Fred Simeone

Renowned car collector and founder of the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum Dr Fred Simeone has passed away aged 86.

Farewell to ‘Quick Vic’; Porsche hero Elford dies aged 86

Motor sport hero Vic Elford was as famous for his willingness to drive anything, anywhere, as for his uncompromising will to win.

Silverstone Memorial Appeal created for the late Tony Dron

A memorial appeal has been created for the late racing driver, journalist and author, Tony Dron so that a memorial service can be held at Silverstone.

Magneto magazine’s most important moments of 2021

Magneto magazine’s list of 2021 collector car world highs and lows – complete with events, restorations and obituaries

Obituary: Lotus co-founder Hazel Chapman 1927-2021

Hazel Chapman, who was married to Norfolk-based Lotus co-founder Colin Chapman, was instrumental in the creatin of the marque as we know it today.

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