We are very sorry to have to bring you such very bad news.
Steve O’Hara, long-time Editor of the Standard Car Review passed away very suddenly on Boxing Day, December 26th.
He had a great Christmas Day, using his Standard Teignmouth to Volunteer at the Solihull Hospital, where he was serving Christmas lunches. This is what he wrote immediately afterwards:
From: bachs48@gmail.com To: peterjameslockley@btinternet.com; lynda.homer@btinternet.com Sent: Wednesday, December 25th 2024, 14:08 Subject: Today
“Happy Christmas all!
The Teignmouth went beautifully to the hospital today and I attach two shots. The nurse that took the one of me and the car at the hospital main entrance said 'I thought it was an Al Capone car!'.
Steve”
So far as we know, that was his last email.
These are the photographs that were taken by one of the Members of staff at the Hospital.
Steve was happy to be out in his beloved vintage Standard, and for such a worthwhile cause.
Steve was booked to attend a Classic Car event on Boxing Day and when he didn’t arrive the alarm was raised. I am afraid we don’t have any more information about the cause of his death, but in the meantime, all the Members of the Standard Motor Club send their condolences to his family and friends.
Phil Homer
Vice-Chairman
Standard Motor Club
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