Bob Watson
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Re: Bob Watson
I believe there will be a celebration of Bob's life in about three weeks time, to be held in Banbury.
As Keith stated full details will be announced.
Chris
As Keith stated full details will be announced.
Chris
Re: Bob Watson
if appropriate ,happy to pitch up in a car he worked on ,of a suitable age ......think we cud raise a few like that ?
daily driver 930 SE
currently working through total rebuild '71 2.2 s
caring for '73 2.4 s
recent past;
993 cup;rs cs ; rs ;c2;gt2 ;gt2cs
'76 930, 3.0
'74 3.0 rs
'72/3 2.7 rs ;2.4 E;2.4 E Targa
'71 2.2 s
currently working through total rebuild '71 2.2 s
caring for '73 2.4 s
recent past;
993 cup;rs cs ; rs ;c2;gt2 ;gt2cs
'76 930, 3.0
'74 3.0 rs
'72/3 2.7 rs ;2.4 E;2.4 E Targa
'71 2.2 s
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Re: Bob Watson
Yes, Tina says she'd like that.
Re: Bob Watson
perhaps when theres a date u cud stir up a few more Keith...........i m happy to try and help,i never met Tina ,only ever spoke on phone .......
daily driver 930 SE
currently working through total rebuild '71 2.2 s
caring for '73 2.4 s
recent past;
993 cup;rs cs ; rs ;c2;gt2 ;gt2cs
'76 930, 3.0
'74 3.0 rs
'72/3 2.7 rs ;2.4 E;2.4 E Targa
'71 2.2 s
currently working through total rebuild '71 2.2 s
caring for '73 2.4 s
recent past;
993 cup;rs cs ; rs ;c2;gt2 ;gt2cs
'76 930, 3.0
'74 3.0 rs
'72/3 2.7 rs ;2.4 E;2.4 E Targa
'71 2.2 s
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Re: Bob Watson
I hope I can bring my 911 down to such a fathering, first seen by Bob in mid 1989.
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Re: Bob Watson
Oh - that's such sad news. He did my car after engine rebuild and was epic with the mfi. Properly good at his job. Was lovely seeing him at Canfords too. I was only thinking about him a couple of days ago to see if I could get him to have another go at the engine.
RIP Bob. Proper legend. Sadly missed.
R
RIP Bob. Proper legend. Sadly missed.
R
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1978 3.0 SC Coupe
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Re: Bob Watson
I had the pleasure of meeting Bob at a open dyno day where we discovered that my Beastie was pushing out healthy power. I have the Bob Watson sticker in the rear window of my car.
I was just talking to Neil and Chris T about Bob on the Saturday. What a throughly nice bloke he was.
Rest in Peace...
I was just talking to Neil and Chris T about Bob on the Saturday. What a throughly nice bloke he was.
Rest in Peace...
Alam
77' 911 Carerra 3.0 'The Beast'
58' 356-A Coupe
55' Chevy
51' AP17
77' 911 Carerra 3.0 'The Beast'
58' 356-A Coupe
55' Chevy
51' AP17
Re: Bob Watson
I too would like to pay my respects to Bob if appropriate and his family is okay with it. Very sad that he's passed away.
1973 911T
1992 964 Carrera RS
1959 Porsche Junior 108L Tractor
Previous Porsche/Air-cooled:
1983 911SC Targa 204 bhp - the 'Hot Chocolate' car
1971 Volkswagen Typ1 1641cc Twin 40 IDF Webers
1969 Volkswagen Typ2 Devon Bay/Split Factory Crossover
1992 964 Carrera RS
1959 Porsche Junior 108L Tractor
Previous Porsche/Air-cooled:
1983 911SC Targa 204 bhp - the 'Hot Chocolate' car
1971 Volkswagen Typ1 1641cc Twin 40 IDF Webers
1969 Volkswagen Typ2 Devon Bay/Split Factory Crossover
Re: Bob Watson
If possible I'd bring some of the Irish Race guys who's engines he used do over for his memorial service.
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73 RS Rep Race
2018 GT3RS Lizard
993 RSR Cup
73 RS Rep Race
2018 GT3RS Lizard
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Re: Bob Watson
Hi all, the details of the funeral are
"Funeral details: Friday 26 February 2pm at Banbury crematorium. Then Linda, Adrian and I (Tina) will be going back to the hop croft holt hotel to have a large glass of something. So anyone is welcome to join us"
All the Canford Team will be there and hope to bring some 911s. Bob would like that. Tina also requested no black attire, lets try and brighten the day up for Bob.
Alan
"Funeral details: Friday 26 February 2pm at Banbury crematorium. Then Linda, Adrian and I (Tina) will be going back to the hop croft holt hotel to have a large glass of something. So anyone is welcome to join us"
All the Canford Team will be there and hope to bring some 911s. Bob would like that. Tina also requested no black attire, lets try and brighten the day up for Bob.
Alan
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Re: Bob Watson
I will be going in the 911 that Bob steered me through its time on the hills.
Thanks for the details.
Graham.
Thanks for the details.
Graham.
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Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
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Re: Bob Watson
We (El Chucho and I) will be there.
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Re: Bob Watson
I'll try to make it - if so, I'll be in the 356 ...
Andy
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Re: Bob Watson
Just checked the location of the Hotel.
I hope this is right one:
The Holt Hotel
Nr. Steeple Aston, Oxford Road,
Oxfordshire, OX25 5QQ
T: +44 (0) 1869 340 259
E: info@holthotel.co.uk
I hope this is right one:
The Holt Hotel
Nr. Steeple Aston, Oxford Road,
Oxfordshire, OX25 5QQ
T: +44 (0) 1869 340 259
E: info@holthotel.co.uk
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Re: Bob Watson
unless thick snow i ll be there in 2.4 s ...........
daily driver 930 SE
currently working through total rebuild '71 2.2 s
caring for '73 2.4 s
recent past;
993 cup;rs cs ; rs ;c2;gt2 ;gt2cs
'76 930, 3.0
'74 3.0 rs
'72/3 2.7 rs ;2.4 E;2.4 E Targa
'71 2.2 s
currently working through total rebuild '71 2.2 s
caring for '73 2.4 s
recent past;
993 cup;rs cs ; rs ;c2;gt2 ;gt2cs
'76 930, 3.0
'74 3.0 rs
'72/3 2.7 rs ;2.4 E;2.4 E Targa
'71 2.2 s