Steve Harris RIP

[coopertim]

Sad news today that Steve Harris has passed away. Another tuning legend and true enthusiast from the Mini world taken too soon.

RIP Steve

Tim

[hanlminiman]

Very very sad. So many memories of Downton reunions in 2009 ish at Downton and Gurston Down. RiP Steve. And thank you.

[mab01uk]

[mk1coopers]

RIP Steve, good times spent with everyone during the early years of my Hillclimbing with the reborn Downton Club, condolences to Brenda and the family.

[smp]

Really sad news. I used to love trips up to Cranborne.

[mk1]

Very Sad news.

Steve will be missed.

[Herbert]

Very sad news indeed. A fabulous engineer and one of the best at polishing cylinder heads. I will miss my trips down to him and especially buying him lunch...always had ham and chips! Rest in peace mate, Roland

[Costafortune]

That's awful news.

[Ronnie]

So sorry to hear.

[maxidave]

Lovely picture on Minis in Motorsport on this forum. 1960/70's Mini racing photos number 63.
A life well lived.

[mab01uk]

Steve Harris and Jonathan Buncombe on the grid of the British Grand Prix, Brands Hatch 1972.

[mab01uk]

Funeral Notice - A celebration of life!
Steven Harris
Steven Harris sadly passed away on Wednesday 19th June at the Salisbury Hospice after a short illness aged 75, he was a much loved husband and dad.
All are welcome to join us in a celebration of his life at the Salisbury Crematorium, Barrington Rd, Salisbury SP1 3JB on Wednesday 10th July at 3:00pm
Family flowers only please, but if desired donations in his memory to the Salisbury Hospice.
A wake will be held afterwards at 4:30 location TBC.
Harris Family
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=87 ... cale=en_GB

[Peter Arscott]

Very sad news indeed, wish I’d known in time for the funeral.
I used to compete against Steve at Gurston and other venues around the South West and always shared a pint afterwards. A true engineer who never stopped improving. I used to beat him regularly at one time, my engine wasn’t one of Steve’s, but the first time I took it to him for a rolling road setup, his
initial comment was ‘F me that’s got some torque’. I’ll never know what he did to his engine afterwards but I really struggled to keep up from that day on. It made things interesting and vey competitive. Another true legend sadly gone.
I got married and had kids and sadly lost contact.
RIP Steve

[mab01uk]

This months MCR 'CooperWorld' magazine (August) has a 2-page tribute to Steve Harris.