M. Pied Lourd Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 Sad to hear of Don's passing. As he was a regular contributor here, I thought I should post this. https://www.urgelbourgie.com/en/necrology-obituaries/51037-donald-elliott Tush Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 So sad to hear this news. First met up with Don back in the 80s in Hong Kong. RIP Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 What terribly sad news! Rest in eternal TR peace Don ~ Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 Very sad news, RIP Don Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 RIP Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR5tar Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 Sorry to hear this, Tush. Thanks for letting us know. RIP Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianhoward Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 Sad news.... Thoughts go out to his family... Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianhoward Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 (edited) Double post... Edited May 20, 2018 by ianhoward Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 Very sad news! He 'guided' me through all the pitfalls of TR restoration 10 yrs ago. I'll miss him! Menno Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TorontoTim Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 Sad news indeed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pogo Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 This is sad news. Certainly a very knowledgeable original TR owner. Thanks for letting us know. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MilesA Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Very sad. Always will to share and support those of us with far less knowledge. Miles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Hi Folks, it would bring a smile to my face when Don always started any post with 'I bought my TR3 new in 1958 ................) He enjoyed his car and told everybody about it. RIP Don. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Very sad news, condolences to the family and friends. RIP Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Thats very sad news indeed as Don was a good friend to the whole TR community. He used to ring me up occasionally at the workshop just for a chat and it was always good to hear his voice from the other side of the world. RIP Don. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Graham Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 (edited) This is sad news indeed. First met Don online while restoring my 56 TR3. During the restoration Don "dropped in" to our home in 2011 to see how the restoration was going and to give me a ride in his 58 TR3 to "encourage" me with my work. Later I met him at several British car shows and we always had great visits together. He was always engaging and helpful. A real loss within the TR3 world. Here is a picture from 2015 when our TR3s were together in Ottawa. Cheers, Mike https://photos.app.goo.gl/y9r1d8VMGUD3cLa52 Edited May 28, 2018 by Mike Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Very sad. So much TR knowledge and enthusiasm goes with him. Condolences go to his family and friends Canada and the rest of us will miss him and his postings on here. H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 (edited) Hi Folks, Don's Family have set up a book of condolence for you to add anything appropriate https://www.urgelbourgie.com/en/necrology-obituaries/51037-donald-elliott Roger Edited May 21, 2018 by RogerH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike ellis Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Met Don a few times over the years and was always impressed by the vast distances he drove across North America to attend meetings. Condolences to his family. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
68tr Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Met Don at the TRA meeting in Ohio in 2004. He arrived solo that time and allowed my father to ride with him on one of the driving tours. This helped get the ball rolling on our own restoration. He and my Dad had a great chat as they both were original owners in the late 50's albeit Don managed to hold onto his car! As mentioned, Don was always helpful with tips, etc. He also travelled widely in North America with a tent and sleeping bag at the ready! Condolences to his family, Michael K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sforster Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 I never had the pleasure of meeting Don but he gave me great advice when I restored my car. I'm sure he will be sadly missed by many. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Will be remembered as the man who bought his tr3a new in 1958. RIP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Will be remembered as the man who bought his tr3a new in 1958. RIP Lest we forget. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 A wonderful bloke, always had time for you. Sincere condolences to his family and friends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Cobbold Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 (edited) Had a long conversation with Don at IWE Harrogate, when he had custody of TS2. Its good to know the Friends of TS2 were able to recognise Don's lifelong dedication to the TR marque. Don had had an altercation with an irish stone-wall which upset him. TRs can be repaired, but at some point every one of us runs out of that option. 'Bye Don, for the time being. Peter Edited May 21, 2018 by Peter Cobbold Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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