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30/07/2010 8:22 am
Sad news, Barry Lester has died.
I haven't kept up much with the Forum lately so please accept my apologies if this sad news has already been posted. My pal Barry Lloyd had a card from Genevieve Lester today to say that Barry Lester died on July 9th at their French home. I don't have any further details - Barry has just phoned me with the news.
As most of you will know Barry founded Auto Replicas and also made patterns back in the early days for John Day and Acorn Models. He is in our Hall of Fame although was very reticent at being nominated. He was a very quiet, shy person who shunned any publicity.
If I get any further information I'll let members know.
30/07/2010 9:44 am
Sad news
Another of the people who helped build the collectors market has now passed on. I had great fun building and even "chopping" many of his 1/87 models which I think were originally made for the Lang Bros of Aachen then made as Auto Replicas for UK market by Barry many years ago.
I hope his family realise that he was a person who made many others lives that bit more enjoyable by diligent use of his skills and that people they have never met all over the world will pause and be sorry to hear of his passing.
30/07/2010 12:48 pm
I agree Maz and what would the model car collecting .....
scene be like today if it wasn't for visionaries like Mr Lester.
Chris
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
30/07/2010 12:55 pm
Sad news indeed. Even though I have been shedding kits, I still have two Auto Replicas
His expertise on the Amilcar is still a joy to behold.
30/07/2010 6:43 pm
My condolences to Barry Lester family.