RIP Harry Calton
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RIP Harry Calton
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.
RIP Harry; Ford, and especially Capri enthusiasts, owe you one.
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Re: RIP Harry Calton
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
Sad news.
Grateful he was involved with some cars that I have owned.
Grateful he was involved with some cars that I have owned.
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Re: RIP Harry Calton
Very sad news indeed Steve
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Re: RIP Harry Calton
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
https://youtu.be/nWuvQK5Gq50
Re: RIP Harry Calton
Thanks for the link Mark.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
Yes I remember him from this programme 'Capri 4 Me'
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Re: RIP Harry Calton
Watching this video he seemed like a nice charismatic person to know. Passionate about what he did. Sorry to hear this sad news Steve.
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Re: RIP Harry Calton
No problem, yeah that's it. Seems a bloody long time ago now.andyd wrote: ↑Fri Aug 09, 2019 1:33 pmThanks for the link Mark.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
Yes I remember him from this programme 'Capri 4 Me'
Re: RIP Harry Calton
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.
I'm the one who leaves all those shoes in the carriageway.
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