VALE ARTHUR GODDARD

[1950landy]

Arthur Goddard the engineer in charge of the first Land Rover project has pass away on the 11th August 2022 at the age of 101. It was my honour to drive him to his 100th birthday celebration in January last year.180359 & Arthur with the SLOWS at Mulgowie 180360 [happycry]

[Saitch]

Farewell, Arthur!
Not too many human odometers reach three figures. :thumbsup:

[DiscoMick]

Here's a good story about Arthur.

Arthur Goddard, Godfather of the Land Rover, dies at 101 (https://www.whichcar.com.au/explore/vale-arthur-goddard-godfather-of-the-land-rover?utm_source=4x4.master&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=4X4_2022_08_18%20%28Y3cuZX%29&_kx=rzNTsI8MjxR3vKHObffUBUQjXmt8wBpeHeD9R_CPYVg%3D .S3fpgi)

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[1950landy]

Another photo of Arthur at Mulgowie180394 & one at Arthur's business Vehicle Components 180395 holding the shield off a royal S1 . when the SLOWS went one night for a tour of there factory.
This one is from Fort Lytton when he did a comparison between the LR S1 80" Ford Jeep & Austin Champ for an article by John Dean & LRO Magazine180396 Was a fun day with Arthur & lots of funny stories of the old days at Land Rover