|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
06-16-2020, 11:25 AM | #1 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Glendale, AZ
Posts: 2,952
|
Rich Bell passed away
His Obit.
https://www.capecodtimes.com/obituar...ichmond-r-bell Richmond Bell longtime MARC member since 1954 and owner of a Model A parts store in Wellfleet, MA Passed away in his sleep on Monday Night He was 94 years old and very active with the Model A's until his passing. Got to know Rich personally in 1984 after we came to the US We always bought parts from him when living in Holland. He will be missed. Last edited by Joop; 06-21-2020 at 12:49 PM. |
06-16-2020, 12:28 PM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Northwest CT
Posts: 1,092
|
Re: Rich Bell passed away
He will be greatly missed, his username here was barnstuf. We had a long conversation at the beginning of the year and I was planning to go meet him when we go up to the Cape this August. I'm very glad he got to share many of his stories here. Thanks for sharing the news Joop.
|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
06-16-2020, 12:50 PM | #3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: new britain,ct 06052
Posts: 9,390
|
Re: Rich Bell passed away
Sorry to hear. He always had some good stuff for sale.
Paul |
06-16-2020, 12:55 PM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Posts: 9,115
|
Re: Rich Bell passed away
Several parts on my CCPU came from his "barn". Sorry to hear of his passing.
__________________
Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club |
06-16-2020, 12:58 PM | #5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,262
|
Re: Rich Bell passed away
Rich Bell was a GREAT guy who I have known since 1973. He sure was knowledgeable about the "A's" especially the parts for them. I always considered him a Great friend.
Rest In Peace Rich. Thanks for posting Joop. |
06-16-2020, 01:23 PM | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan
Posts: 2,296
|
Re: Rich Bell passed away
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
|
06-16-2020, 03:23 PM | #7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Montpelier, VT
Posts: 223
|
Re: Rich Bell passed away
If it's the same Rick Bell from Wellfleet, MA my dad bought a lot of parts from him back in the early 70's. Nice man.
|
06-16-2020, 03:54 PM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Spring Grove, Illinois
Posts: 1,371
|
Re: Rich Bell passed away
What a shame. He had some great stories and advice. I bought parts off of him as well. Always a nice guy.
__________________
"The more things change, the more they stay the same." |
06-16-2020, 05:02 PM | #9 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Cape Cod Ma.
Posts: 129
|
Re: Rich Bell passed away
A great man with 3 PURPLE Hearts
|
06-16-2020, 07:37 PM | #10 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 7,496
|
Re: Rich Bell passed away
What is a purple heart?
__________________
I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood. |
06-16-2020, 07:48 PM | #11 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Spring Grove, Illinois
Posts: 1,371
|
Re: Rich Bell passed away
Really, I did not know that about him.
Synchro, a purple heart in simple terms is awarded to people wounded or killed in action.
__________________
"The more things change, the more they stay the same." |
06-16-2020, 08:05 PM | #12 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Northwest CT
Posts: 1,092
|
Re: Rich Bell passed away
https://provincetown.wickedlocal.com...n-bastille-day
Here is a nice article written about him from last July. Sounds like he lived one hell of a life. |
06-16-2020, 08:47 PM | #13 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 259
|
Re: Rich Bell passed away
I probably met Rich in the mid 70's, most likely at a flea market, bought lots of parts from over the years. He was a wealth of information and I enjoyed listening to his stories of Model A'ing in the early days. He was a great guy and those of us who used to see him regularly will miss him.
|
06-16-2020, 08:49 PM | #14 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 7,496
|
Re: Rich Bell passed away
OK, Thanks.
__________________
I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood. |
06-16-2020, 08:53 PM | #15 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Columbus(Cataula) Georgia
Posts: 849
|
Re: Rich Bell passed away
Another Model A icon has passed away. I did not know him, but the article listed by ryanheacox says it all. He was a patriot, a model citizen and a friend of the Model A hobby. His generation is the reason we are all free. We must never forget. May he rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to his family.
__________________
Henry' s 31 |
06-16-2020, 10:19 PM | #16 |
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 9
|
Re: Rich Bell passed away
Rest in peace my friend. Always enjoyed a short visit with him when we got to go to the Cape. His shop was like a time machine. Oldman
|
06-17-2020, 01:43 AM | #17 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Australia
Posts: 1,971
|
Re: Rich Bell passed away
Quote:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Vire...d49.374147!3e2 This is a photo of the map on the wall of the American Cemetery Brittany near St James. We just happened to come across it a few years ago. http://www.bensavelkoul.nl/IMG_0073.jpg http://www.bensavelkoul.nl/IMG_0071.jpg |
|
06-17-2020, 02:49 AM | #18 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Boston North Shore
Posts: 752
|
Re: Rich Bell passed away
I had just recently bought some parts from him, he was staying at his home in Vermont avoiding the Corona Virus. His daughter was helping him with shipping ect. Real nice man.
|
06-17-2020, 05:45 AM | #19 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Manlius New York
Posts: 169
|
Re: Rich Bell passed away
He was a wealth of information have bought many parts from him over the years will be greatly missed
|
06-17-2020, 07:24 AM | #20 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 1,868
|
Re: Rich Bell passed away
Quote:
|
|
|
|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|