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Charles Morgan UK
charlesmorganuk Charles Morgan UK
So sad to hear that Chris Lawrence has passed away peacefully. Great engineer and real friend but also an inspiration from a golden age XXX
Il y a 11 heures
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Sad to hear he passed away as he was one of Charles' testers for the original Aero 8 development car and helped Charles make the Aero's a stunning car to drive, especially after driving 9000 miles alongside Charles in Gumball 3000 and VMax. Rest in peace Chris.
Regards,
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Yup.
As I posted on another forum, very sad news.
Graham (G4FUJ)
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Has a lot to Say!
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That really IS sad news - i´d hoped he´d be able to experience the 50th anniversary event of his & R.S.-B.´s LeMans victory next year.
Chapeau to a dignified engineer & ambitious man!
It doesn´t matter how fast it becomes, but how it becomes fast.   2015 Roadster 3.7
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"Another best bit with Chris Lawrence and the proto Aero 8, was when CEO powertrain BMW said, at last a chassis where I appreciate my engine" another quote from Charles Morgan's twitter. 
Steve A11OGE Red 1989 4/4 4 seater
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The great bit about the Aero is the Chassis -- all down to Chris Lawrence -- not so sure that the styling was Morgan's finest hour, but -- hell, it's a Morgan and I'd love one!!!!
Sad that Chris didn't see the 50th anniversary celebrations.
Robbie
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Also sad that he wont see the +4 celebration at Prescott in September...
Graham (G4FUJ)
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Also sad that he wont see the +4 celebration at Prescott in September... SAD NEWS
Steven
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Sad news indeed - Rest assured TOK 258 and many of her brothers and sisters will carry his Le Mans success into immortality.
What a man.
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Excellent article on him in this months Miscellany, also came across these two excellent photos of him on the MMC website with P1 AER and a sliver of AR08 MMC, my former Aero Series 1 and the AeroMax prototype; now owned by Rich. I've asked the Works for copies of both photos, as I would like to frame the one of him and Kermit.
Brian
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