Obituaries Archives

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.

Obituary: driver, coach and all-round good guy Bob Bondurant

Legendary American racing driver and driver coach Bob Bondurant passed away on November 12, 2021, aged 88.

Obituary: Renowned racer Gordon Spice, April 1940 to September 2021

Renowned touring car ace, multiple Le Mans class winner and World Endurance Championship C2 victor, and successful sports-prototype manufacturer and businessman, Gordon Spice has died aged 81 after losing a battle with cancer.

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