Spartacus - Collection update on page 5

[Mrs Spart]

@spartacus had made a thread about the MGB...

 

 

❤️

[RoadworkUK]

I find the idea of contributing towards an E28's resurrection immensely appealing, and all the more so as a rolling tribute to a bloke so broadly admired and respected. Electroshekels duly pinged.

[Matty]

Spartacus was always knowledgeable, interesting, funny and respectful. Whilst I've only dealt with him on this forum, those qualities gave me the impression of a good man in real life. 

I'll miss his posts on here and you have my deepest sympathies. Just dreadful news

[busmansholiday]

^^^^^ Exactly my feelings.

[cms206]

Perhaps a little early in the year, but may I table a motion for the 2022 Calender cover picture?

[SiC]

Absolutely gutted to read this. I've only just found out after the notification came up on your MGB GT thread. Like Giles, I also own a MGB GT and of a similar era. I subscribed to that thread as I was very looking forward to the adventures of getting yours back to life too.

Spartacus often posted on my threads and if I saw my phone pop up that he replied, he was one of the few that I'd stop what I was doing to read it. It was the notification on the MGB thread that popped up, I was just finishing off welding and stopped to read it then found out. Not only were his posts interesting but also has been incredibly helpful with suggestions and what to do/sort/check next. Even just recently with my E28, not only did he give plenty of help on the thread, he also sent gratis a Haynes E28 book to me. Something that is hard to get hold of and was invaluable. Extremely knowledgable and always friendly, never one to get in an argument either. Given we've both owned very similar cars, I suspect we had similar tastes too. 

With lockdown restrictions easing and meet-ups soon starting, he was one of the few on here that I really wanted to meet in person. Alas that won't happen and I'm genuinely shedding a tear right now, feeling truly gutted about this news.

[dozeydustman]

Horrible horrible news. My thoughts are with @Mrs Spart and family.

[UltraWomble]

Terribly tragic news & I am sorry for your loss. 

Though I never met Spartacus we did chat on the phone when he was looking at buying a Nissan Sunny which was perilously close to where I live.

[Noel Tidybeard]

much sadness

R.I.P Giles

[Gazebo]

So sorry.  Never met him, but he seemed like a lovely, enthusiastic bloke on here.  

RIP

[egg]

Terribly sad news. My condolences.

[Mr_Bo11ox]

Hey, I'm really sorry to hear this. I met Spart when lending him my A-frame a few years back and he was a total gent, it was one of those cheering 'internet person becomes real person' encounters that really gives your faith in fellow humans a boost. RIP Spart.

[JMotor]

Sorry to hear of your loss Mrs Spart.

RIP.

[Grumblespeed]

Really sad to hear this. Met Giles last year at a Thoresby Hall show in his Panda & he came up here to pick up a couple of parts. Seemed a thoroughly decent guy and was the reason I joined this group. So sorry for your loss. If you need any help getting the Panda ready to go I'm not far away (worked in Retford for a while) and have a shed full of parts.

[RobT]

3 hours ago, Mr_Bo11ox said:

he was a total gent, it was one of those cheering 'internet person becomes real person' encounters that really gives your faith in fellow humans a boost. RIP Spart.

That's how I felt when he collected a Rover 214 off me a few years back.  A positive guy full off zest, and a credit to the AS community.  To hear he's gone is very upsetting news.

Take care Mrs Spart, and I hope you've got loved ones to support you through this difficult time.

[neil1971]

Really sorry to hear this, I didn't know Giles myself but reading the words from those that did, he was clearly a top bloke and taken far too young

[meggersdog]

Really sad news. Didn't know him myself but as others have said he seemed a decent chap. Just chucked a few quid in the pot due to him being a top bloke.

[Popsicle]

To echo what others have said - such terribly sad news. So sorry for your loss Mrs Spart.

[LightBulbFun]

I am very sorry to hear of Spartacus's passing  you have my deepest condolences 

I will always remember his tractor adventures  that was always a highlight for me  

[bub2006]

Thoughts go out to the family. My memory is poor but I believe spartacus came out when my vectra had a wall/field interface up near Ashbourne. Such a sad loss. I can have a word with my friend who owns a garage down near matlock if you need help with the bmw. 

[The Old Bloke Next Door]

Sad news, met him last year when he collected a set of wheelrims, seemed like a real nice bloke.

Condolences to you and his family.

[Low Horatio gearbox]

While new here his posts were friendly, welcoming and he was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Sorry for your loss.

[mercedade]

So sad. He just came across as a thoroughly nice guy, and I'm not sure I could think of a better way to be remembered.

[carburettor]

I’m so sorry to hear this terrible news.

my condolences to you

God bless him.

[bezzabsa]

On 5/18/2021 at 7:28 PM, Stanky said:

Following the very sad news earlier today of the untimely passing of valued member Spartacus, we wanted to continue the AS tradition of raising money in memory of Giles. As can be seen, he was a well respected member on Autoshite, always willing to help others and pass on useful information and will be very much missed.

Anything we raise will be donated in full to the family via @Mrs Spart or donated directly to a nominated cause as the family wishes.

Anything that anyone is able to give will be gratefully received, and we appreciate this even more in the present times. The page we have created can be found HERE

donation sent...

have we an idea of how much the Panda roffle will be yet???

[Jikovron]

I may have crossed paths with Giles in the NGS macmillan unit without knowing it was him untill now! Cancer in any form is a horrible life struggle, RIP Spartacus and so sorry to hear about your loss.

[Mrs Spart]

  Thank you all... I do apologise if I don't reply back straight away... 

@spartacusfuneral is on Wednesday 2nd June 2021 in Chesterfield...

  He has so many friends it's been hard work trying to sort out the funeral (& trying to please all) but also various other things; Giles' memorial benches (which has a GoFundMe page and is to go into the newspapers, so having to liaise with the press too), Giles 6 vehicles (I'm not mechanically minded so its been a challenge getting them going or getting a flat bed trailer booked), the roffle (will do after Giles' funeral, slowly getting there but have popped his "Death Bike" up), also sorting out a pre funeral bouldering session with drinks after (Giles was very much into bouldering/climbing) & post funeral drinks/nibbles... So I've been juggling a few things and this doesn't even incl running the SmallHolding we have (with 50 animals on it... & it is just me here). 

 

 

To note:

  I've read all your very kind messages about @spartacus, its definitely put a smile on my face that Giles was a popular guy 🥲 Yes he was young when he passed; a very fit 51 year old who trained 5x a week, no previous medical issues, teetotal and enjoyed cooking healthy fresh food... Its been a shock to all (his family and friends... Very unexpected that Giles would pass away so young). 

  I will get round to the Fiat roffle soon but plan to do this after Giles' funeral. Got the "Death Bike" going, mainly to see how roffles are run... I'm learning. 

 

 

Anyway, thank you all again for your kind messages. 🥲

 

I'm going to post (if thats ok), a few updates regarding @spartacusvehicles... As I plan to use the Collection towards his vehicles, I feel that's only appropriate. 

[Mrs Spart]

@spartacustrusty work van; 

Tyre fixed, insured and back at home now. 👍🏽😊

@spartacusused this van daily for work. Yes, it's slightly battered and perhaps seen better days... But I love it! ❤

[Mrs Spart]

@spartacusold BMW...

  I didn't think this actually existed in the 6 years I've known Giles, I've never actually seen this car only heard of it!

I won't lie there was a tear or 2 when I opened his garage.🥲

  Tyre was flat (inflated and stayed inflated).

  Battery was flat but started after a jump start. 

  Managed to book a flat bed trailer for collection and a mechanic is on standby awaiting this car...

  I'm hoping 🤞🏽🤞🏽to have it worked on, road legal and... To drive it to Giles' funeral... I hope... 🤞🏽🤞🏽

  Afterwards it'll be kept here at home, probably either in my garage or in the barn... Either way, it's a keeper. Giles loved this car.

 

[MisterH]

I am so sorry to hear of this news, even in my very short time here he seemed a really decent person, so sorry it had to end so soon. 

My thoughts are with you and your family

Stay safe