In Memoriam - Chris Cunnington

Chris Cunnington 1944 - 2024

It saddens me greatly to have to report the passing of our friend, Chris Cunnington. Chris, who was just short of his 80th birthday was a Standard Motor Club Member with his TR4 but had been ill for some time.

Chris was well known to Members of our Club as Chairman of the TR Register, a leadership role he cherished and to which he brought great new ideas and enthusiasm. Later he was elected as Chairman of both the Standard-Triumph Forum and the Federation of Historic British Vehicle Clubs, In both roles he was extremely popular and both organisations benefitted greatly from his experience, knowledge and organisational capabilities.

Wayne Scott, PR Officer for the TR Register said, "Chris was always on hand to advise and give clear direction when needed, but always in a supportive and warm manner. I shall miss the ability to call him up and run ideas past him as I often did, and it was an honour and a pleasure to work so closely with him over the years."

David Whale, who succeeded Chris as Chairman of the Federation said, "For me, Chris was the archetypal historic vehicle enthusiast and club member. Meeting him was always a pleasure, and the Federation sends our condolences and best wishes to his family and friends."

Chris had a statesman-like manner about him and received respect and undivided attention from those who worked with him or listened to him speak. Chris loved his cars but above that, enjoyed sharing that passion with others even more. Chris was known and universally respected, amongst the Standard Triumph community and across the wider world of historic vehicles. He will be sadly missed, but his legacy lives on with a healthy and happy TR Register, ST Forum and Federation, in whose development he played such a major part.

Phil Homer

ViceChairman

Standard Motor Club

July 2024

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