Phil Hill Has Passed

[Gray_Cat]

One of the greatest gentlemen I ever had the pleasure to meet has passed. His kind was unique.
Via con dios Phil.
Roy

 

[Steve]

Sad loss to the sport. He was one of the greats!

 

[DrEntropy]

Just saw that over inna Triumph forum.

Not much to say.

 

[Sherlock]

A very sad loss... All the great ones are getting away on us...

 

[sideache]

A great great man!

 

[DNK]

Slu

Just saw that over inna Triumph forum.

Not much to say.

________________________
'64 MGB
'67 <span style="font-weight: bold">Lotus Elan</span> S-3 DHC
'69 <span style="font-weight: bold">Lotus Elan</span> +2
'78 <span style="font-weight: bold">Alfa Romeo </span>Spider-current Daily: O=\*/=O
'84 <span style="font-weight: bold">300D Turbo</span>:"Diesela"-SWMBO's Daily: OO|#|OO
'66 <span style="font-weight: bold">Alfa Romeo GT</span> - Upscale Yard Art: Oo=\*/=oO
Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have.


You Slummin over there?

 

[DrEntropy]

Bachin' it this eve. Horsemits is at a "staff retreat"...

I need all th' 'entertainment I can get. Turned out I got this info instead.

 

[drooartz]

One of the true greats, and one of the last of his kind. I'll raise a glass tonight in his honor.

 

[William]

I got to meet Mr. Hill once, several years ago up at an event at Road America. Truly a nice man, who didn't appear to take the attitude that he was "Phil Hill, World Champion", and was more like "Phil Hill, car guy".

One can sign a book of condolences over at www.philhill.com, should anyone be interested.

-Wm.

 

[DrEntropy]

I'll just keep my memories.


Mr. Hill won't read it anyway.


My head hears Paul Simon about now... "Sooo long, Frank Lloyd Wright..."


...with some edit...

*sigh*

 

[Banjo]

hmmm. Not to many of his generation left. One of the pioneers of "modern" racing. Left behind some truly facinating stories.
Cheers to one of the masters!

 

[bugimike]

He carved his niche in history!! THE First American World Champion! He has joined good company! His wit and wisdom will be missed!

 

[lotuslover]

Indeed! Truely a great champion and very humble man.