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RIP Harry Calton
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2019 8:45 pm
by Steve Saxty
A little bit of sad news to report. Harry Calton, the former Ford of Britain press officer, passed away today. You may not know the name but he was behind the launches of the Capri and many of the now-classic Ford, RS and XR cars during the 70s & 80s. Ford’s PR was the best in the business thanks to Walter Hayes and Harry. I had the privilege of him writing up his recollections just two months ago for my book which I’ll share here.
RIP Harry; Ford, and especially Capri enthusiasts, owe you one.
Re: RIP Harry Calton
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2019 9:32 pm
by Jasonmarie
Sorry to hear that Steve .
Re: RIP Harry Calton
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2019 9:39 pm
by nigecapri
Someone who lived a full, and it seems exciting life and who excelled in his field. A role model for all!
Re: RIP Harry Calton
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2019 5:42 am
by andyd
Sad news.
Grateful he was involved with some cars that I have owned.
Re: RIP Harry Calton
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2019 6:50 am
by Fordoholic Nick
Very sad news indeed Steve
Re: RIP Harry Calton
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2019 1:12 pm
by ESSEXV6ESSEX
Very sad news indeed. Legacy can be a word that is often misused but not in this case. I have attached the below from a YouTube clip 1.06 in.
https://youtu.be/nWuvQK5Gq50
Re: RIP Harry Calton
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2019 1:33 pm
by andyd
ESSEXV6ESSEX wrote: ↑Fri Aug 09, 2019 1:12 pm
Very sad news indeed. Legacy can be a word that is often misused but not in this case. I have attached the below from a YouTube clip 1.06 in.
https://youtu.be/nWuvQK5Gq50
Thanks for the link Mark.
Yes I remember him from this programme 'Capri 4 Me'
Re: RIP Harry Calton
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2019 6:25 pm
by Caprifan Rob
Watching this video he seemed like a nice charismatic person to know. Passionate about what he did. Sorry to hear this sad news Steve.
Re: RIP Harry Calton
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2019 9:57 pm
by ESSEXV6ESSEX
andyd wrote: ↑Fri Aug 09, 2019 1:33 pm
ESSEXV6ESSEX wrote: ↑Fri Aug 09, 2019 1:12 pm
Very sad news indeed. Legacy can be a word that is often misused but not in this case. I have attached the below from a YouTube clip 1.06 in.
https://youtu.be/nWuvQK5Gq50
Thanks for the link Mark.
Yes I remember him from this programme 'Capri 4 Me'
No problem, yeah that's it. Seems a bloody long time ago now.
Re: RIP Harry Calton
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2019 2:47 pm
by Brooksy
Just read this thread. Sad news indeed. RIP Harry.
Re: RIP Harry Calton
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2019 10:00 am
by Major_Tom
What is it with the 70s and driving on loose surfaces? Bodie and Doyle and Reagan used to constantly find rocky areas of waste ground to have chases on.
Re: RIP Harry Calton
Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2019 10:24 pm
by nigecapri