Paddy Hopkirk Dead at 89 7/21/2022
 

Say a prayer and lift a toast to the man who, besides Issigonis, made Mini Cooper famous. See my post on 12/14/21 on his win in the Monte Carlo Rallye or here:
https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/a...1M6KPF,6C5I8,1

Sad day, despite Paddy reaching the well-seasoned (but not ripe) age of 89. I enjoyed the many stories and videos of his racing career.
Seems disputes John Lennon's Beattle lyrics being not so correct WRT his own well-lived life...

I agree with the both of you. Rest In Peace Paddy

https://i0.wp.com/motoracingphoto.co...2%2C2028&ssl=1

Love this pic of him at Brands Hatch in 1969 for a European Touring Car race,
but first and foremost he was a rally driver and I liked this snippet with him
re-tracing old glory roads in an R53...