RIP Tom Karen

Stiffy Administrator Posts: 1,039	RIP Tom Karen Jan 2, 2023 19:29:11 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Stiffy on Jan 2, 2023 19:29:11 GMT Sadly Tom Karen passed away on news years day. Thanks Tom for all you did for the club, For Bond Bug owners and British design. A true Gentleman.

stem Junior Bugger Posts: 42	RIP Tom Karen Jan 3, 2023 9:45:55 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stem on Jan 3, 2023 9:45:55 GMT Oh my god that is so sad ! All our best wishes to his family

smithy777 Premier Bugger Posts: 59	RIP Tom Karen Feb 5, 2023 18:17:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by smithy777 on Feb 5, 2023 18:17:43 GMT So much of what he designed and was involved in has become a sought after and much loved classic a great mind and real loss.

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RIP Tom Karen Feb 10, 2023 18:59:29 GMT

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Post by cdb15 on Feb 10, 2023 18:59:29 GMT

I know many club members had an opportunity to meet Tom, but I never did. However, I did write to him in 2021 with a query about the Reliant/Webster exchange of body moulds. I received a most charming reply, which I believe reflects the character of the man. Indeed a sad loss to our world.

Chris

MB61; Webster Standard 4 kit/850 (formerly Kitten DL Estate 34 years; Scimitar 3.5V8 SE6A; 2.9EFI SE6B)

jefferdp Superior Bugger Posts: 164	RIP Tom Karen Feb 13, 2023 23:27:27 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jefferdp on Feb 13, 2023 23:27:27 GMT Very sad to hear that he has gone, Fortunately I did have the chance to meet him at the 50th anniversary for the bug. RIP Tom.

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