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25-05-2012, 07:22 PM
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On the 24th May 2012, we lost one of Australia's most treasured automotive designers and characters. So....Ladies and Gentleman, start your engines. Wayne Draper has left us for the big race track in the sky. We will miss him, always remember him, and will look to the example he left us for guidance. HO will continue with flying colours under the faithful eyes of his children. The family has heard many amazing stories from all the old gang and Ford over the last few days, so feel free to share your own. If you want to know more about Wayne's design history, have a look on our Facebook page (in our photo albums) or have a look at the about section of our website. There are links to both at http://www.hointerceptor.com.au/
This man will be severly missed by many, but his legacy will continue in drive and spirit. Wayne's loving son, Rob. |
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25-05-2012, 07:30 PM
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Very sad news indeed. Sorry for your loss Rob. RiP Wayne
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25-05-2012, 07:38 PM
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Sad loss indeed.
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25-05-2012, 07:44 PM
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As a Ford fan & a big fan of the XD-XE Falcons, this is very sad news. Along with Carol Shelby, with Wayne's passing it's been a tough month for Ford fans.
Sorry for your loss Rob. Very sad indeed :(
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25-05-2012, 07:49 PM
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Wow that is not good at all! I only just "liked" the HO facebook page the other day.
RIP.
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25-05-2012, 09:37 PM
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I always liked his designs , and they seemed to stand the test of time "style-wise"......he "got it"
RIP :(
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25-05-2012, 09:49 PM
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Sorry for your loss Rob,
I only had the pleasure of meeting Wayne once a couple of years ago but he only had time for me, seemed like a really nice bloke with many, many stories to tell. |
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25-05-2012, 09:50 PM
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Sad news, heard about it last night in the coupe section.
Certainly left his mark on the later X series Falcons, read sometime ago about his XA 2 door and a special motor he fitted to it back then. Will be sadly missed. RIP Wayne. |
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25-05-2012, 09:53 PM
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I had spoken to him a few times, he was always great to deal with and always had time for a chat. A sad loss indeed. My condolences to his family.
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25-05-2012, 10:01 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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sad day im looking at phase 6 flares for my xe so only just re aquainting myself with the history of phase cars and h.o. damm damm dammm!!!!
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25-05-2012, 11:26 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Very sad news. I always enjoyed reading his input when interviewed by Australian Muscle Car magazine.
RIP and condolences to Wayne's family. |
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26-05-2012, 01:14 AM
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Wayne was a great asset to Ford and the automotive community and one can only imagine the great things that could have been if Ford didn't take the direction they did all those years ago. Was always great spotting H.O. products out and about on our roads. RIP Wayne.
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26-05-2012, 06:33 AM
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RIP Wayne, and prayers and thoughts with your family.
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26-05-2012, 09:07 AM
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Wayne will be missed by Ford fans who knew his work and how he treated us all but his memory lives on
and every time I see Falcons modified with his kits, I remember the man who took a gamble and just did it. |
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26-05-2012, 06:01 PM
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My condolences.
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28-05-2012, 01:35 AM
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Starter Motor
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All these messages of admiration and support are great to read. We sure do miss him. Thanks very much guys! Rob
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28-05-2012, 02:51 PM
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Hi Rob,
Many of our staff have had the pleasure of working on many project over the years with Wayne. Our condolences to you and all of Wayne family, The Roman Autotek Team |
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28-05-2012, 09:45 PM
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I remember talking to Wayne on a couple of occasions over the years, he was very approachable and was a wealth of knowledge of the Ford product.
RIP Wayne
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30-05-2013, 04:04 PM
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Although I have never met Wayne , I am very sad to hear this news . Waynes creations have been a huge influence in my life and my love of all things Ford ! Especially my love of XD to XF falcons . The input and influence on the Ford Marque in Australia is unmesurable and his loss is devastating . My condolences to The Draper family and their friends .
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30-05-2013, 04:07 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Sorry to you but this year?
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