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It is with huge sadness I have to inform the 912 world of ..

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Dave Hillmans passing, I knew Dave well and we chatted lots about life Porsches , people and photography .......we would meet up in London and California

Dave had a motorbike accident Yesterday and I was hoping he would pull though once he got to hospital. But Yesterday he died.

He is a huge if not the single most person that gatherd so many like minded 912 owners

I will miss my friend

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Very sad to hear the news.
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Sad news, never met the guy but feel like I know him.

My condolences
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Post by Alan @ CanfordClassics »

wow..... that is very sad news.
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anyone who ever met Dave will know he was a wonderful guy....a tragic & very sad loss
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Post by Evil J Guano »

Very sad news.

We met once but chatted many times, a true keeper of the faith and instrumental in raising the profile of the 912 we enjoy today.

One of the good guys.

The 912 world will miss one of the best.
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Shine on Dave

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Gutted!!

I still find it hard to believe.

Godspeed Dave.

My prayers go out to your family and friends.
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Der Fudgemeister wrote: My prayers go out to your family and friends.
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My thoughts are with his family and friends.
Very sad news indeed.

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thats such a loss. I followed him down route 1... A great drive. Such a shame.
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Post by Four »

I am deeply shocked and saddened by this news.

A great loss.






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Post by 912uk »

:wink: yeah he was quick in his car for sure. I remember following him in Wally's car on route to North San Fran porr old Wally was having kittens because we were doing 80+ :lol:

that's what we have to do remeber the good time remember the work he did to get us all togeather in the first place.


Dave is the lead car ( Blue 912 )

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Post by jury »

Sad News...

Never met Dave but his website has been, and still is, a great resource and inspiration to me.

Thoughts to his family...
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Sad news indeed.

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