Red 6 Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 I have some sad news regarding Ken and his health which i want to share with you. A lot of TR owners will know Ken Mumford very well, as a friend, as a provider of a wealth of all early TR knowledge and advice, as a finder of unobtainable parts and of course re chroming our bumpers and shiny bits. Ken has had a fall and has injured himself and is for the foreseeable future stuck in hospital. I visited him yesterday and he is tired, in pain but in good spirits. He talked at length about his life restoring (and breaking) TR's from the late 50's when he used to buy TR2s and 3s from Triumph which had been damaged on the production line or when they had actually fallen off the back of a transporter on their way to a dealer! Even though he was in great pain talking about his cars cheered him up, just as it cheers us up when we talk about our cars. What I am hoping is that if you know Ken, could you send him a get well card or better still if you live near enough to Watford go and pay him a visit. He spoke so well of all the people he has known both those who have passed and those still with us so please send him a card. Could someone copy this to the members area as I cannot do so. I wont publish his contact details here but pm me and i will reply. Thanks, Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richardtr3a Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Sorry to hear this. He chromed my spot lamps this year and they are very high quality. Get well soon. Richard & Bruno Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 Thats very sad news, Ive known Ken for many years and he`s always been so helpful for parts, he`s also done a lot for charity over the years too. Get well soon Ken. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ray gill Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 Hi tom I can’t get through to Ken’s land line and I can’t seem to send you a pm Can you please send me the hospital ken is in thank you Helen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 Sorry to hear that.I have also known Ken a great many years and he worked in theTriumph factory the same time as my Dad and they knew each other alongside Dave Gleed and others. Get well soon Ken. Regards Harry Dent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red 6 Posted November 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 Thanks for all the replies, I have sent you all details except for Helen. I tried to send you the details but a message said you cannot receive them. Perhaps your mailbox is full? If so clear out some messages and i will re send you the details tomorrow or early next week, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 Please send the details to me , So sorry to hear that Ken isn't well.  Cheers Conrad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted March 4, 2020 Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 Please could you send me details too. I bought a set of pristine sterl wheels for OGB 800 back in the late 1980s. I nearly bought a brand new high port cylinder head, but he was and wasn't selling it. Nice guy. Genuine. Very kind. When I first met him at the annual TR meeting he'd just restored a white 3A. Selling it for £6,000. With hinsight, it was worth it. I have been wanting to write. Any news? How is he faring? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red 6 Posted April 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Update on Ken's situation: Ken is now in a care home and has settled in well. I visited him before Christmas and although he cannot walk he has a limited degree of mobility ,has not lost his sense of humor and is very popular with the staff. I will be seeing him as soon as the lockdown is over and in the meantime I have kept in touch by letter. Like TR's the old ways are the best. I will post an update as soon as i hear anything Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 15 minutes ago, Red 6 said: Update on Ken's situation: Ken is now in a care home and has settled in well. I visited him before Christmas and although he cannot walk he has a limited degree of mobility ,has not lost his sense of humor and is very popular with the staff. I will be seeing him as soon as the lockdown is over and in the meantime I have kept in touch by letter. Like TR's the old ways are the best. I will post an update as soon as i hear anything Tom. Thanks, so much! Please send him my good wishes. He won't remember the Italian with the 2, but I remember him well. Very generous and kind man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Thanks Tom, keep us updated as and when. Â Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Thanks for letting us know how he is doing, he`s always been a great character in the TR World. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Classic Chrome Ltd Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 I have only just read this thread about Ken Mumford but pleased to hear that he is now in a care home and in good spirits! When you go to see him next Tom, please remember me to him and give him my best wishes. Garry Shortt - Classic Chrome Ltd - Mortlake, London SW14 8LN Many thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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