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George Eagle
United Kingdom
3266 Posts |
 Posted - 09/01/2024 : 17:51:48
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I have just been notified there is a Facebook posting advising that Mike has sadly passed away.
What very sad news to the Triple-M fraternity, Mike was a towering figure in every sense of the word. Racer, historian, founder member of the Register etc.
Rest in peace Mike and condolences to Ann and family.
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sven
Sweden
440 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2024 : 18:22:16
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Very sad news indeed. Mike helped me buy my L tourer way back in 1965, it is still in my garage.
Condolences to Ann and families.
Mike rest in peace.
Sven
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Digby
United Kingdom
133 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2024 : 19:33:14
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Mike Allison RIP: As many of you will have heard, our President and stalwart MMM supporter passed away on the 9th January. At the request of the family, we did not make an immediate announcement but we can now share the sad news.
The funeral will be a private family one but Anne and her family are planning a “party” in April to celebrate Mike’s life and, appropriately, it will take place in the Abingdon area. More details to follow.
Part of Anne’s message to me is worth repeating and I hope she doesn’t mind: “I often wonder if people realise how important the Register is to me…. Over the last 62 years, Mike put ‘a lot in’ but got so much ‘out’”.
On behalf of the Triple-M Committee and the world-wide Triple-M community, can I offer our sincere condolences to Anne and her family and may they have many happy memories of Mike and their life together. DIGBY GIBBS
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LewPalmer
USA
3283 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2024 : 21:52:49
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Deepest condolences from us on the left side of the pond. We owe a lot to Mike.
Lew Palmer
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Andrew Fock
Australia
388 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2024 : 00:02:48
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Our deepest condolences to Anne, Jane and David from the PreWar Register in Australia.
Andrew
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Jamie
Canada
218 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2024 : 03:17:23
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Very sad news indeed….my deepest sympathy to the Allison family! Mike did so much for our community…..one of my heroes!
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Ray Masters
United Kingdom
573 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2024 : 07:54:17
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Very sad to hear of Mike’s death . His contribution to the Triple M world is immeasurable. On a personal note , he introduced me to the Triple M clan in 1963 when l had the Lund PB . Good bye Mike you will be missed . Condolences to Anne and her family .
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chris Wallis
United Kingdom
154 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2024 : 08:58:54
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Sad news to hear of Mikes passing we all owe a great deal to what Mike did for the MMM world.My condolences to Anne and all the family, RIP Mike. Chris.
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Digby
United Kingdom
133 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2024 : 09:28:23
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| CORRECTION: my apologies to Anne and family, I mis-typed the date in my haste to get the posting in place. It should be 6th January 2024. |
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Oz34
United Kingdom
2624 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2024 : 10:05:31
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So sad. I still have Mike's letter welcoming me to the Register back in the '60s. Fond memories also of visiting him on several occasions early this century and going off for lunch at various pubs in the Newbury area.
My thoughts are with Anne and the family.
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spatek
United Kingdom
224 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2024 : 10:17:24
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| I understand that it was Mike that save the factory records of which many of us have copies, the first MG book I bought was The magic of MG by Mike Allison. |
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6303 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2024 : 12:35:32
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Another old friend gone, how sad. Mike and Anne were regular visitors to Norn Iron with his NA in the good old days and he did a lot of work on my J2 before he retired. I think we can say that without Mike, the Register wouldn’t be what it is today. His contribution in every way was enormous and I’ll miss our email discussions about Triple-M production matters and indeed all M.G. matters. Sandra and I send our sympathies and best wishes to Anne and the family and we’ll hope to make it over for the 'do' in April.
Simon J
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Mike Hughes
USA
6 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2024 : 14:39:01
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Like others, one of the first M.G. books I acquired many years ago when there weren't many to be had was The Magic of MG. It is the cornerstone upon which I have built a lifetime appreciation for all things M.G. including custodianship of diverse models of the marque ranging from 1933 to 1967. Some may remember the New England M.G. "T" Register organized a month-long "Circuit of Britain" tour in 1990. One of the highlights for me was finally meeting Mike Allison. He will be missed.
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tholden
United Kingdom
1649 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2024 : 15:36:25
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Oh dear very sad news indeed. Many happy memories of Mike going way back. Condolences to Anne, Jane and David. Terry.
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Roger Cadogan
United Kingdom
503 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2024 : 16:25:29
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Mike will be a sad loss to the MMM world, my lasting memory of him will be from my racing days driving with him and wondering if the bow tie was the recommended dress. My condolences to his family.
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Malcolm Eades
United Kingdom
383 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2024 : 17:33:29
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RIP Mike. A kind and lovely man who always had time to talk MG. With his memories and experience, he was an irreplaceable resource, whose contributions to this forum were usually definitive.
Malcolm
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