RIP Neil Thompson

[jandj]

Just seen on restoring dreams f/b page that Neil Thompson has passed away.

[uniacidz]

Sad news








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[rag top]

Condolences -will be definately missed; Neil's passion was definately shown through his TV series on Restoring Dreams. I never met him in person, but really loved the show. Rest in Peace.

[Bosko]

Yes he will be missed, very sad day! All our thoughts are with his family and close friends!

I will miss you mate!

[Dusty]

R.I.P Neil.

[XT3VCruiser]

Very sad indeed. What type of cancer did Neil have?

[snopony]

RIP Neil. Thats not thunder you hear.... he's found the GTs that never made it upstairs.
Very sad.

[rst2000]

R.i.p

[foxtrot3]

RIP Neil. What more to say. Cheers.

[jandj]

Here is a link to restoring dreams, there is a video there showing his battle with cancer.
http://www.4me.net.au/categories/aut...m-grand-tourer

[anto]

That's sad to hear..

[XA5800]

very sad , loved his passion & his show ,

[galaxy xr8]

Very sad new’s, condolences to Neil’s family and friends , may he rest in peace.

[OwnTheRoad]

This is terrible news , I'm his age , I have 2 sons the same age as his, my deepest sympathies to his wife , boys and family members.
I didn't know him , I'd met him a few times buying parts for my car, a terrific fella who was passionate about his work and this showed by the results from his GT restoration work.
We have all benefited from his hard work either by a restoration of a car or simply watching an entertaining and informative programme that he presented to us in a manner that came across more like a friendly chat with good mates.
Your presence will be missed by many ............Safe travels Neil....God speed.

[Mechan1k]

Can't believe I have never seen this series.
Now many hours to be lost watching it.

What a true and genuinely passionate gentleman.
Condolences to his family and friends

[jaydee]

Thanks for a great show, so much knowledge gone, hope there's no speed limits where ever you are.

[FERG_51]

Very cruel R.I.P

[nuthin' fancy]

Terrible news. Condolences to his family and friends.

[joolz]

RIP Neil Thompson. A man with such passion and never did half a job. Loved watching him build his dream GT race car with such perfection.

[Cashie]

That's shocking news... may you rest in peace Neil.... you'll be missed by many.

[XA GS Ute]

Had the pleasure of meeting Neil while in Melbourne a couple of years ago, he took his time to take us through the workshop & show us projects he was working on at the time.
Condolences to his family & friends.

[GT450]

Sad news but his legacy will live on as long as GTs exist.
GT450

[rjr]

RIP liked the show very much.

[luibagtp]

Rip neil

[2injins]

Just in case anyone is wanting to attend Neil's funeral here are the details.


His family has organised a car cruise for Neil in his Honour. We will gather at 9am, Monday 9th of Feb
Location: Ford Motor Company
Address: Ford Drive Campbellfield. From the Ford Billboard down.
The Hearse will slowly drive past at 9.30am
The cars closest to the Ford Billboard will be the chauffeur GT’s for family and closest friends. The front line of chauffeur GT’s need to appreciated that a return time will be agreed.

Neil will cruz down Ford Drive at 9.30am and stop at the Ford Billboard for a minute.
We will then congregate behind in an orderly manner.
Let the cruz begin.
We then follow Neil in honour past Grand Tourer before heading to Hanging Rock in Woodend, where Neil could see the peak of Hanging Rock from where he lived, in his last chapter.
This drive is approximately 80klm, so fuel up prior. The first section of the drive will be the most complicated. Please be patient as the majority of the experience will be on the highway as a group together. The question is ‘how long will this line be?’

Expected time of arrival at Hanging Rock is 11.00am.
Neil’s race car will be on location as the starting grid for the line up of the cruz’ Please follow the lead, there will be friends of Neil there to help guide and create the
‘Ford Line Up of Honour for Brother Neil’.
The Ceremony for Neil Thompson will commence at 11.30am. Silence please
At this point we need to show the Thompson family the ultimate respect possible. This family are the most welcoming, supportive loving country folk you will ever come across. They are catering for 500 people.
BYO drinks, food and chair.

Anybody behaving in an unrespectable manner will be asked to leave.

The support team on the day will be Neil’s mates.
We will be helping guide the event as smoothly as possible. The number of vehicles participating is currently unknown.
Lets work together, and show the family the respect Neil had achieved.
Together we will leave a lasting imprecation for his boys Jordi and Jake to treasure for life.

After the ceremony people are invited to leave a mark on Neil’s coffin, ( Silver Fox with Orange XWGT Strips). Write in ten words or less, the impression Neil left on you.

Neil will then proceed on and leave us to continue celebrating his life.
This celebration will be with Artist’s Neil knew from St.Kilda, Video presentations capturing his life with lots of story telling to share.

We need to respect the guidelines enforced by the Parks of Hanging Rock with the time of exit.

[brad24]

God speed mate, hope ya can here them clevo's turnin' to 8000 wherever you are

[XWGT]

Oh bloody hell I have just seen this. R.I.P Neil. Man you're going to be missed.
Its been a long time since the XY GT graced your workshop or you gave me the lay of the land in GT world with honestly, true passion and easy friendship.

R.I.P Man

[MercurySilver]

****
i was just reading about the show and neil in another thread and things seemed to be ok, not great but he was doing ok
damn
:(

[snopony]

Just read the update on Grand Tourers fb about being there to show support on Monday. Now I got something in my eye.. :(

[russxr67]

Looks like he elected to go with natural remedies rather than chemotherapy.
RIP Neil.