Reply With QuoteA veritable legend. RIP
Just heard that John Haynes (he of the Haynes Workshop Manuals) has died.
There's a gap to fill.
A veritable legend. RIP
got three or four of his manuals in the garage now, RIP sir
Where would we be without Haynes manuals?
RIP, John. I hope that the museum can continue as a lasting tribute.
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RIP John.
Indeed. I’m a regular visitor and will be there this Sunday. I imagine there will be a suitable tribute at the museum.Originally Posted by Backward point
Sad to hear of his passing.
I started my working life at Halfords in 1976 and the amount of Haynes manuals we sold was astounding.
I had many a Haynes manual in my early car ownership, amazing attention to detail in them and so helpful.
A sad loss, probably never to be emulated in this day and age of disposable pretty much everything.
The Haynes manuals were ,I suspect , the first bit of technical info a lot of us had real use for. They were a real help and a pleasure to use, but rather oil absorbent !!! Top chap and I really must visit the museum.
The museum is actually pretty good and has a wide selection of vintage, classic and unusual cars plus a few motorbikes too. A nice friendly place, with the feeling of a family run business.
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