Paddy Hopkirk RIP

FLYING BANANA · 22nd July 2022, 14:20

Passing of a Champion - Paddy Hopkirk MBE

It is with heavy hearts that we are sharing the news with you that our very dear friend Paddy Hopkirk MBE passed away on Thursday evening.

Paddy was a fantastic friend to all of us here at Mini Sport, but so much more than that, he was a part of our Mini family. We would like to extend a special thank you to Paddy for everything that he has done throughout his illustrious career, both for Mini Sport & the Mini itself… Paddy achieved the impossible, he cemented the Mini in history & will be forever known as one of the greatest motorsport heroes of all time. He will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

We would like to send Jenny, Katie, Patrick & William, all of Paddy’s family & loved ones our deepest condolences at this tragic time. We’re keeping you in our thoughts.

Rest in Peace Paddy.

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BRG75 · 22nd July 2022, 15:11

Very sad to read this, a hero in his day.

RIP.

Thanks for the info. Bob.

Regards
Mike

The Rovering Member · 22nd July 2022, 16:08

R.I.P to the giantkiller.

trikey · 22nd July 2022, 19:36

Grew up seeing Paddy Hopkirk stickers on many an aspiring rally car.

RIP

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AndyN01 · 23rd July 2022, 07:42

As a Mini man from my first car, very sad news.

33EJB is one of my goto exhibits at Gaydon.

RIP.

rab60bit · 24th July 2022, 15:11

Someone (unfortunately mostly overlooked these days) of a truly memorable era when he, the original Mini and the then world famous Monte Carlo Rally were synonymous with great British cars, unique designs and 'olde time competition' racing. A very modest gentleman.
Sincere condolences to the Hopkirk family
RIP the GREAT Paddy Hopkirk

22nd July 2022, 14:20	#1
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,554 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Paddy Hopkirk RIP Passing of a Champion - Paddy Hopkirk MBE It is with heavy hearts that we are sharing the news with you that our very dear friend Paddy Hopkirk MBE passed away on Thursday evening. Paddy was a fantastic friend to all of us here at Mini Sport, but so much more than that, he was a part of our Mini family. We would like to extend a special thank you to Paddy for everything that he has done throughout his illustrious career, both for Mini Sport & the Mini itself… Paddy achieved the impossible, he cemented the Mini in history & will be forever known as one of the greatest motorsport heroes of all time. He will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. We would like to send Jenny, Katie, Patrick & William, all of Paddy’s family & loved ones our deepest condolences at this tragic time. We’re keeping you in our thoughts. Rest in Peace Paddy. *****Copied from another site. __________________ 233,250. onen hag oll

22nd July 2022, 16:08	#3
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,952 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	R.I.P to the giantkiller. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

22nd July 2022, 19:36	#4
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,762 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Grew up seeing Paddy Hopkirk stickers on many an aspiring rally car. RIP Sent from my SM-G780G using Tapatalk __________________ Lest we forget..

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AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,070 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	As a Mini man from my first car, very sad news. 33EJB is one of my goto exhibits at Gaydon. RIP. __________________ Andy. http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/

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22nd July 2022, 15:11	#2
BRG75 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer, 9th & 10th Rovers Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 973 Thanks: 670 Thanked 290 Times in 195 Posts	Very sad to read this, a hero in his day. RIP. Thanks for the info. Bob. Regards Mike

24th July 2022, 15:11	#6
rab60bit Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 1,513 Thanks: 433 Thanked 301 Times in 212 Posts	Someone (unfortunately mostly overlooked these days) of a truly memorable era when he, the original Mini and the then world famous Monte Carlo Rally were synonymous with great British cars, unique designs and 'olde time competition' racing. A very modest gentleman. Sincere condolences to the Hopkirk family RIP the GREAT Paddy Hopkirk