Paul Harris 1938 - 2015

NBirkitt · 15-07-15, 04:24 PM

The news does not seem to have spread as far as Classic Audi Forum, but Paul Harris, the Editor of Audi Driver magazine, passed away on July 3 after a long fight against cancer.

His funeral is in Milton Keynes on July 16.

A copy of his obituary can be found at www.autometrix.co.uk

Coxy · 15-07-15, 04:27 PM

awful news and such a nice chap. Glad to have met him a few times over the years.

RIP Paul.

Flying Frank · 15-07-15, 06:43 PM

Thank you for letting us know Neil. Very sad news as I remember him and you being , I think , the founders of Audi Driver magazine. Certainly remember his Editorial introductions.

RIP Paul.

steveb · 15-07-15, 06:53 PM

RIP Paul

Kenquattro · 15-07-15, 07:16 PM

Sad news indeed.

David Small · 15-07-15, 09:11 PM

Thank you Neil for confirming the rumours we had heard. An inspiratonal figure and like Peter Noad had a long and respected knowledge of the Volkswagen Audi brand. He was also like Bob Wyse founder of VW Safer Motoring, tireless in their passion but as Neil has said private and not always easy to get on with. Having spoken to him many times he was courteous but quite quiet, but then he was always busy coordinating the event I was attending. I remember the Beeting Magazine and the VW Actions at the Stonleigh in the 80's. His decision.to launch Volkswagen Audi Car was inspirational and so well timed as so many VW enthusiasts had converted to the watercooled models. While this magazine went from
strength to strength VW Motoring started featuring cal look Beetle restoration's, I soon switched camps. When you think of the Autometrix publications, the formation of Club Audi and the major events like VW Action. GTI International and Audi Driver International his contribution to the VW Audi Scene was massive

Isimmo · 15-07-15, 09:48 PM

Neil, please pass on our sincere condolences to both his family and work colleagues. I have known Paul for nearly 25 years and enjoyed his dry humour on many occasions. The world of VAG is a poorer world tonight...

inne3quattro · 16-07-15, 11:54 AM

Very sad news, always been a pleasure to deal with, had many conversations with him, always took time to ask what I was upto. Very knowledgable, liked him a lot, condolences to his family, God bless you Paul Harris.

15-07-15, 06:53 PM	#4
steveb Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Berkshire Posts: 1,155	RIP Paul __________________ [FONT] '76 Leyland Princess 2200 HLS '79 Scirocco storm '84 WR '89 coupe quattro '01 A2 1.4 TDI SE '14 A3 1.4 TFSI COD [/color][/size][/font]

15-07-15, 09:11 PM	#6
David Small David Small - Mr 80k Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 7,206	Thank you Neil for confirming the rumours we had heard. An inspiratonal figure and like Peter Noad had a long and respected knowledge of the Volkswagen Audi brand. He was also like Bob Wyse founder of VW Safer Motoring, tireless in their passion but as Neil has said private and not always easy to get on with. Having spoken to him many times he was courteous but quite quiet, but then he was always busy coordinating the event I was attending. I remember the Beeting Magazine and the VW Actions at the Stonleigh in the 80's. His decision.to launch Volkswagen Audi Car was inspirational and so well timed as so many VW enthusiasts had converted to the watercooled models. While this magazine went from strength to strength VW Motoring started featuring cal look Beetle restoration's, I soon switched camps. When you think of the Autometrix publications, the formation of Club Audi and the major events like VW Action. GTI International and Audi Driver International his contribution to the VW Audi Scene was massive __________________ David Small - Member 283 - C4 A6 2.0 - AKA "The 100 Facelift" - LY3D Tornado Red NSU 1200C Automatik - L31F Iberian Red Last edited by David Small; 15-07-15 at 09:16 PM.

15-07-15, 09:48 PM	#7
Isimmo Super Moderator Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sissix-by-the-sea Posts: 15,218	Neil, please pass on our sincere condolences to both his family and work colleagues. I have known Paul for nearly 25 years and enjoyed his dry humour on many occasions. The world of VAG is a poorer world tonight... __________________ 1985 WR quattro, 1985 20vT RallyRep, 1993 MTM ABY S2 Avant. 2010 S3 Sportback.

15-07-15, 04:27 PM	#2
Coxy 4 Ring Mafia Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on the side of a hill in Shropshire! Posts: 28,215	awful news and such a nice chap. Glad to have met him a few times over the years. RIP Paul.

15-07-15, 06:43 PM	#3
Flying Frank 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kernow, Gods own county !! Posts: 2,388	Thank you for letting us know Neil. Very sad news as I remember him and you being , I think , the founders of Audi Driver magazine. Certainly remember his Editorial introductions. RIP Paul.

15-07-15, 07:16 PM	#5
Kenquattro 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,267	Sad news indeed.

16-07-15, 11:54 AM	#8
inne3quattro Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 325	Very sad news, always been a pleasure to deal with, had many conversations with him, always took time to ask what I was upto. Very knowledgable, liked him a lot, condolences to his family, God bless you Paul Harris.