[Healeys] John Fitch has passed

[Patrick and Caroline Quinn]

G'day

For those of us who are into history trivia, there are two connections
between John Fitch and the Donald Healey Motor Company.

In May 1953 John co-drove a Nash-Healey with Ray Willday (DHMC mechanic) in
the Mille Miglia. 

Then in 1955 he was the co-driver with Pierre Levegh of the Mercedes Benz
that used the Macklin entered 100S (NOJ 393) to launch itself into the
spectator mound.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia



-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Patrick and Caroline Quinn
Sent: Thursday, 1 November 2012 10:45 AM
To: 'Jackson Krall'; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] John Fitch has passed

G'day John

That is sad news indeed.

Caroline and I had the pleasure of meeting John Fitch in 2008 and had dinner
with him at Carmel, CA. A most unassuming man, who was quite happy to talk
and share a laugh about his experiences.

Not only a loss to US Motorsport, but also the world.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Jackson Krall
Sent: Thursday, 1 November 2012 9:47 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] John Fitch has passed

Sorry to report that the great driver and inventor of auto safety equipment
that has saved countless lives passed this morning at age 95.

Speed On Dear John

Best
JK