Andy Phillips "Ducatiman"

[Strat Fan]

I'm very sad to post that Andy Phillips passed away on Thursday morning.
Those that knew Andy will know that he had been living with and battling Prostate cancer head on for over ten years now.
As a long term member & contributor to the club Andy was in the process of building a rather special & unique Hawk, just search for his build threads.
As a person Andy was one of the good guys, he was a very talented engineer both professionally & personally but above that he was also a modest, humble and genuine person.
His passing is a loss both to the club and everyone that knew him.
Our thoughts are with his wife Carol at this sad & difficult time.

[ProtoTipo]

I've just read the post by Ian Ford on SEC Facebook.

Andy was one of the very best people you could hope to meet. I'll miss seeing him.

[tomsredstratos]

Wow,gone way too soon. Always enjoyed our chats. His was a very special build and so sad he never got to see it finished. Thoughts are with his family. RIP mate.

[Guy Mayers]

I still remember the day he came onto the Hawk stand at Stoneleigh, not looking well, and told me that he's been given 6 months. That was so long ago now. He had the right attitude to cancer, a loving, supportive wife and a company who helped him above and beyond. He was an inspiration to all who had the luck know him. He will be missed. RIP Andy.

[STR_Strat]

Sad news indeed, Andy was a true enthusiast for both the Stratos, diving and life in general.
I will always remember him as the thoroughly nice and genuine person he was.
Condolences to his many friends and his wife Carol.

[john]

Very sorry to hear this saddest of news.
Only met Andy very few times and all too briefly but I will remember him as a personable and enthusiastic man.
Another reminder if any were needed to get yourselves checked guy's if you have any doubts about your health as per our recent thread on the subject.
RIP Andy.

[Normb666]

Life can be crap. He knew it was coming....we knew it was coming....but it's still a punch in the gut to hear he's gone. It's yet more incentive to live life in the moment and make it count. Sad he never got his car finished, but I think he was still having lots of fun with his R8.....only slightly faster than a supercharged 2GR-powered LB, eh Craig?? ;)

We'll all miss him, that's for sure.

[Griff]

A true gentleman, generous with his knowledge and time.
My condolences to his wife Carol, his family, and wide circle of friends
RIP Andy

[Stratie.fr]

I was very saddened to read on his wife Carol message today this very bad news with Andy passed away on thurdays after a long fight against metastatic prostate cancer!
It’s a big loss of a friend and a true gentleman I have met several time I was in England and I have some regrets to not visit him as he invited me last time I was going at LB workshop!
I would be happy to see him driving his Aseptogyl Stratos finished!
RIP in paradise with great cars and motorbikes!!

[LPH_UK]

Not news I wanted to hear.

Andy was a good guy. I went over to his place to see his build, he came over to mine in his R8 to see my build. We met at LB and shared numerous email exchanges and mad ideas about Stratos builds. I was always impressed with his pragmatism about his condition. He handled it with amazing dignity and never seemed bitter about the hand he had been dealt. I am not sure I would be able to approach it in the same way.

RIP. I'm glad to have known you Andy.

My thoughts are with his family and friends.

[LOFT6.6]

Met Andy only once and by chance at one of my visits to LB. We chatted as I'd overheard that he'd had a recent procedure and wished him well with his recovery. He replied in a very matter of fact way that his condition was terminal! He seemed a genuinely very friendly guy as others have confirmed and so sad to hear that his condition has taken him too soon from his family and friends.

[westonTB]

Condolences to Carol and Family, you can expect something as much as you want & it is still a shock. It will be impossible, thankfully to forget Andy's fantastic smile, what a lovely bloke.

The level of his Stratos is near impossible to match & a huge credit to Andy as he has created something that may well out last us all.

Rest in peace Andy.

[Bernard]

Just logged on when I saw this sad news, I did pop up to see Andy a few times and was amazed at the amount of medication he had to take !.... He wanted to build his Hawk Stratos HIS way and was making a great job of it, probably the first car with a sequential box ?... along with other unique parts.
Great bloke who will be missed, condolences go to Carol and his family
Phil

[Ken Tomblin]

I first met Andy at Chatsworth in 2007, he’d never been in a Stratos so I drove him to John Hinchcliffe’s house. We’ve met up at various events since then and have had many conversations regarding his build. I’m so sad I won’t get to see him behind the wheel of his car.
I have so much admiration for the way Andy battled his illness and am extremely grateful to him for taking the time to give me support when I was going through chemo.
Jules and I send our condolences to Carol and the wider family. X

[Stratosit]

So sad to learn of the terrible news regarding the loss of Andy. We always enjoyed meeting at different events .I remember his hospitality at Silverstone Woodlands when he had the use of a motor home . He took time to show me and Ian around his new R8, which he was proud of . A true smiling warm hearted gentleman of generous and courageous spirit.You will be sadly missed. Condolences to Carol, friends and family . Paul & Ian H x

[Sando]

RIP Andy. Sad news indeed. Many memories from our French rod trip in the early days of his prognosis.
Our thoughts and condolences to Carol.

https://youtu.be/98FjU62dNAw?si=ZWifrx_E7mG6-n0W

[ProtoTipo]

I've had a text from John Hinchliffe today. Unfortunately John can't access the forum at the moment, but wants to add to this thread and echos everything that has already said on here regarding Andy.
John has been very close to the work progress on Andy's Hawk, and has made working visits to help Andy with some aspects of the car's build. John knew Andy as well as, if not better than any of us.

[Strat Fan]

Carol has asked for this to be shared here in case anyone would like to attend-

Just to let you know Andy's Funeral will be on Monday 4th March 14.30 hrs at Lincoln Crematorium LN4 1EF, followed by Celebration of his life at Bomber Command.
If you can join our family, could you pm me please?
ALSO Andy requested Tour T Shirts and casual where you want to ………
Regards, Carol xx

If anyone would like to attend but doesn't use FB, please either post here or send me a PM so I can pass the numbers on to her.
Thank you

[Bernard]

I will be going... cheers Phil

[ProtoTipo]

I'll go. Thanks Craig. ...CJ

[Guy Mayers]

Messaged Carol that I'll be there too.

[Steve C]

Just read this, echo other people's comments regarding Andy. Last time I saw him at LB we just chatted about bikes, Ducatis obviously. A gentleman, he will be missed.

[Ken Tomblin]

Craig

Julie and l will be going, many thanks Craig
Kind regards Ken.

[Normb666]

Craig, I'll do my best to get along there as well. Won't know for sure till next week (might not have a car to go in and it's a bloody long walk!) but just stating my intention for now.

[Stratosit]

I will be attending on Monday 4th.
Paul H

[Stratosit]

On behalf of my fellow Tour Auvergne participants who don't have access to the forum ,
Chris & Jane Smith will also be attending to pay their respects .

[Bernard]

I have just been asked by Carol if anyone going to Andy's funeral will be going in their Stratos...

So I will start by saying I will go in mine.

Thank you
Phil

[STR_Strat]

I am planning on going in the Stat

Regards
Dave

[westonTB]

Hawk just passed her first MOT, if it's okay with Carol I would like to show my respects.

Tim.

[Bernard]

Hawk just passed her first MOT, if it's okay with Carol I would like to show my respects.

Tim.

I am sure she would be very grateful...

[Allora#2]

Sad news indeed, my condolences to the family and friends.
Riposa in pace Andy.

[Strat Fan]

Hello All,

For those of you who are attending on Monday & will be coming in Strat's please confirm here or PM me.
Carol has messaged about those in Strat's following the funeral directors so just want to share details & times.
Thanks

[westonTB]

Stratos & I will be there. PM read, Thanks Craig.

[ProtoTipo]

ALSO Andy requested Tour T Shirts and casual where you want to ???
Regards, Carol xx

Alitalia jacket?

[Guy Mayers]

That's what I'm planning Chris... Plus a tour T shirt!

[Normb666]

Although I was planning to be there, it's looking like I won't be able to make it after all. I've pulled a muscle or trapped a nerve in my right shoulder and down my back, and although it's improving, I don't think I can drive that distance without some serious discomfort (according to Google Maps, it's about 200 miles and 3.5 hours each way). Went out this afternoon and after about 45 mins it got too much and I had stop, so barring a miracle I won't be there. But I'll be thinking about Andy during the afternoon, and if you could pass my regrets on to Carol I'd be very grateful - cheers!

[ProtoTipo]

The biggest smile...

[Bernard]

Excellent picture CJ.... by the amount of people there today an extremely likeable chap to say the least.
Bye Andy

Phil

[westonTB]

Pretty sure that is way we all remember Andy, got the impression today that not much could undo his smile.

[Normb666]

So not only did he have an R8 and a Stratos in build, he had a Spitfire as well?? No wonder he was always smiling :) :)

[Strat Fan]

Carol has recently received the attached images from the funeral directors and has asked that they be shared here.
I understand those concerned were all happy to see the cars in attendance and its good to know that they added something extra to what was a fitting celebration of a very well respected man.
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[ProtoTipo]

Thanks for posting those Craig,
and thank you to you, Dave, Phil, Paul and Tim for taking the trouble.

[Normb666]

Very fitting, and many thanks to everyone from the club who turned out, whether in a Stratos or not.

[Bernard]

Thanks for posting Craig