I just read about his passing away late last night.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/61930544
A true rally legend - RIP Paddy.
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RIP Paddy Hopkirk
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RIP Paddy Hopkirk
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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RIP Paddy Hopkirk
I remember watching him drive his mini in the the RAC rally during the night in Dolby Forest. Those were the days Iain. Up all night watching the rally then straight to work without any sleep. Somehow I don’t think I could manage that now.
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RIP Paddy Hopkirk
Another legend gone.
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
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RIP Paddy Hopkirk
A great shame but what a life to have lead . I remember when you couldn`t go into a local motorist store without seeing loads of Paddy Hopkirk named parts .
Montego Blue E86 . MILV`s . Simpson Custom Manifold Race Exhaust . xHP transmission stage 3 . VT engine mounts . BC RA coilovers . H&R arbs . Adjustable rear camber arms . Ultra Racing front strut brace . Drexler LSD .
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RIP Paddy Hopkirk
Yes and sadly my wife didn’t now who he was She thought I meant Paddy Kirk from Emerdale
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
- patriot66
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RIP Paddy Hopkirk
I still have a pair of circa 1982 Paddy Hopkirk Axle Stands in my garage. Very tatty now but can't bring myself to throw them out.
Thanks Paddy, R.I.P
Sterling Grey '03 2.5i SE / Infinitas Supercharger / S.M.G / Hardtop / Gloss Black 162s / Bilstein B4s / 3.0i Brakes / DLV De-Cat & Silencer / Rebuilt VANOS / Sonar 2Xcite Lights / Carbon & Alcantara Trim / M-Sport Seats / ...& Side Covers !
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RIP Paddy Hopkirk
A sad loss of a true legend
Z4 2.2 sterling grey,Msport seats,retrofit cupholders,cruise,footwell lights,sound gen and mfsw,18"ellipsoids,xenons+light washers,ZHPknob,folding mirrors,3"stubby,update wheel caps,gateway300 ipod, wind deflector to keep the wife happy!