mike coletta

I just found out that Ernie passed this afternoon of an apparent heart attack. He was 62. I knew him well, and learned a lot from him. Owner/founder of Coffman Corvettes. He makes reproduction convertible top frames, radiator supports, etc., for C1-C3 cars. He will be dearly missed. RIP Ernie.

Mike Coletta

http://www.coffmancorvette.com/#!about-us

0Virginia Vettes

One of the good guys. He will be missed

5thvet

How sad, way too young.........

C1-Curt

WOW, that is really sad news! I just talked to him for the first time on Monday and sent my windshield posts in for restoration. Really nice guy!

bigearl56

RIP Ernie.

Earl

wmf62

i'm sorry, i don't reconize the name; who is he?
Bill

LabRat

Is that Clint's dad?

1snake

Sorry you lost your friend. 62 is way too young.

Jim

C1-Curt

He has http://www.coffmancorvette.com/, there is a bit of info on his website.

woodsdesign

RIP Ernie; He was Way too young. That is why you "live for today" You never know. We are all getting up there. Buy or modify the car you want. You only live once.

Frankie the Fink

Yes -- way too young. RIP.

I'm afraid that this is going to be an increasing trend in our hobby...

1snake

Sad but true. When I was a member of the CTCI (Classic Thunderbird Club International) for 55-57 T-Birds, the average member age was probably close to 70. Every bi-monthly magazine had an obituary page.

Jim

mikey

Mike,
Sorry to hear that.. life is so short..

paulywannafly

Thats too bad Al knoch just told me about it today , This hobby is getting depressing with all the big players dieing off . Condolences to the family

gbvette62

Wow, I'm shocked, and sorry to hear about his passing.

I was just talking with him, at Corvettes@Carlisle. In fact, I had ordered a complete soft top assembly from them, and he drove me and the top, back to my spaces on his golf cart.

rene-paul

My condolences and a prayer.
Brgds;
Rene

muskegonbrake

That is a sad sad surprise. I was just chatting with him at Carlisle. I will miss seeing him at the various shows that our paths crossed. His company was truly a family affair, and I will be keeping them all in my thoughts.

Andrew

kenba

Sad news Ernie was one of us that started selling parts & Corvettes in the early 70'S. He is one of the guys that turned a hobby into a business.

dahogan

My condolences as well. Enjoy em while you can.

OldKarz

Sad!