Sad news......Don Wright passed away this morning.
Don would be best known here for his Citroen Special, 1950s, and Lancia - especially Lambda. He will be sadly missed by many, many people. RIP Don.
Farewell Don Wright
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GMACKIE
, Oct 21 2011 00:38
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Ray Bell
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Posted 21 October 2011 - 12:26
I met him when I did a story on the Citroen Special...
That car he bought as an embryonic project from Bill Buckle, but he certainly built it into a durable and quick racing car which gave a succession of drivers a great time.
That car he bought as an embryonic project from Bill Buckle, but he certainly built it into a durable and quick racing car which gave a succession of drivers a great time.
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GMACKIE
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Posted 09 November 2011 - 09:00
Attended a get-together of Don's 'old mates', at Dural Counrtry Club, to-day.
The VSCCA and Lancia clubs from around the country were represented, and some wonderful memories of Don, and his exploits were re-kindled. Some nice words by Peter Giddings [via email], and even the Citroen Special turned up for the occasion. We all felt a similar feeling.......a great loss, yet also an enormous gain from having known Donald Wright.
The VSCCA and Lancia clubs from around the country were represented, and some wonderful memories of Don, and his exploits were re-kindled. Some nice words by Peter Giddings [via email], and even the Citroen Special turned up for the occasion. We all felt a similar feeling.......a great loss, yet also an enormous gain from having known Donald Wright.
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Ray Bell
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Posted 09 November 2011 - 10:39
I guess Bob Winley was there?
And I'm sure Don was old enough that a lot of his friends missed out, too. Was Bill Buckle present?
And I'm sure Don was old enough that a lot of his friends missed out, too. Was Bill Buckle present?
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Posted 09 November 2011 - 12:02
Of Dalro Jag spcle fame??? damn sad ....safe journey don 
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GMACKIE
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Posted 09 November 2011 - 20:07
Neither Bob, nor Bill were there, Ray.
Sounds like you are one of the few who know how the "D" came to be in Dalro, Mick.
Sounds like you are one of the few who know how the "D" came to be in Dalro, Mick.
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Posted 10 November 2011 - 01:26
The Citrone Special on the Start Line at Huntley Hill Climb 1960/61, next car is Ray Strong in his Standard 8 then Paul Roberts in his XK120.
I seem to remember that the Citrone Special was having it's first outing after an accident at Silverdale, body repairs were not completed in time for this event.
I seem to remember that the Citrone Special was having it's first outing after an accident at Silverdale, body repairs were not completed in time for this event.
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Posted 10 November 2011 - 20:29
The Citroen Special at King Edward Park (Newcastle) mid-50s;
(Photo from Brian Lear)
(Photo from Brian Lear)
