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MG TD TF 1500 - Sad News

Long time T-series racer, restorer, Classic MG Club founder, and my MG mentor and friend Will Bowden passed away today after a long illness. He taught my son how to drive a stick shift in one of his racing TFs at GOF South on Jekyll Island many years ago. Will touched almost everyone with a T-series in central Florida over the years. His comradery, wisdom, humor and stories will be missed. Picture below: GOF South Crystal River 2011, with George Pardee, Will Bowden, my son Will, and myself. George

George Butz

One of the very early NEMGTR members (#146). A search of the TSO CD-ROM shows many instances of Will's wisdom going back to 1965. He'll certainly be missed in the world of T-car folks. Bud
Bud Krueger

Thanks for the pic. George----sad news
William Revit

Very sad to hear, another great mentor of ours gone! RIP.Will.
Len Fanelli

I always loved seeing Will at the Florida GOF's...I remember him hounding me to buy an aluminum firewall for the TC I was building to vintage race (bought the firewall but never raced the TC). One of my fondest memories of Will was a few years ago at the vintage races at Mid-Ohio. Will was there in his TF, flogging it around the track, non-competitive but having a ball...I'm going to miss him.

Gene
Gene Gillam

I've owned my TF for only four years, so I envy those of you who knew Will for decades.

I went to Will's shop the first week that I owned my TF. He showed me parts, cars, and 60 years of MG how-to for four hours. It was the best day of my gearhead life. He became my hands-on teacher. His vast storehouses of "T" parts helped enthusiasts all over the country. Impromptu gatherings at his shop by club members, clients, and friends were always special.

From about 12 years ago ...
http://www.september8th.com/news_mgvr9.htm

Miss you, buddy.

Lonnie
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