OT Sad News over on the 911 Board; Paul Frere has passed away

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02-26-2008, 04:53 PM

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He was really an extraordinary man! At the age of 87 he piloted the Audi R8 in Le mans. Making a lap time below 4 minutes!

R.I.P.

I hope I am doing something like that at 87 (although I'm sure I'm slower at half the age)! Sounds like he had a great life.

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02-26-2008, 10:44 PM

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Sorry to hear this sad news, a great loss to the world of Porsche and the automotive world at large. I've always loved his articles in R&T and read The Porsche 911 Story many times while developing my love for the car.

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02-26-2008, 11:08 PM

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His knowledge of the 911 was truly amazing and I truly enjoyed "The 911 Story." He will be missed!

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02-26-2008, 11:24 PM

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Rest in peace my friend....

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02-27-2008, 08:07 PM

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Sad news. Road and Track was the first car magazine I ever bought, at about age 7 or 8, and he was a frequent and admired contributor.

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02-27-2008, 10:02 PM

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What a great life he lived. Give me a contract to check out at 90 having the life experiences he had and I'll sign on the dotted line in a second. Wow.....