Roy Braatz / 1955 Copper
03-21-2019, 06:02 PM
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I am sad to hear Roy passed away. He always had some interesting posts plus lots of cool post with corvette accessories. I will miss his posts. I wish I could have driven to his place in grass valley.
03-21-2019, 06:52 PM
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Very sad news, indeed.
Needless to say, Roy's '55 was special.. I was fortunate to see Roy's car at an NCRS event being held in San Jose some years ago. A real standout... RIP
John
Needless to say, Roy's '55 was special.. I was fortunate to see Roy's car at an NCRS event being held in San Jose some years ago. A real standout... RIP
John
03-21-2019, 07:05 PM
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I originally met Roy at an NCRS meet 25 years ago. Great enthusiast, always there for me, I learned a lot from him. RIP my friend.
03-21-2019, 08:31 PM
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RIP Roy. He helped me with my '56 several years ago and even though his real expertise was '53-'55, he knew so much more.
03-21-2019, 09:35 PM
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Sorry to hear this news for sure. His car is very pretty and I love the color. I remember he mentioned going on an extended Hawaii vacation a while back.
If you have to go, he did it right, enjoying life with his family.
A really nice post by Roy recently when he decided to sell 55 copper, great photos and information.
I am guessing he knew something when it went up for sale but that is my guess only. It shows he poured his heart into this car.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-corvette.html
If you have to go, he did it right, enjoying life with his family.
A really nice post by Roy recently when he decided to sell 55 copper, great photos and information.
I am guessing he knew something when it went up for sale but that is my guess only. It shows he poured his heart into this car.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-corvette.html
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03-21-2019, 11:09 PM
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Special car, Special man. RIP Roy. 
03-22-2019, 12:28 AM
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We commend to God the soul of our Corvette brother.
03-22-2019, 05:25 AM
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RIP Roy. Will miss his presence here
Will miss his presence here
03-22-2019, 06:47 AM
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RIP Roy. Sorry to hear this. He was a real character with a lot of knowledge.
03-22-2019, 08:36 AM
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I didn't know Roy....Saw many of his Thread Posts..... I only know that through owning a car that he loved surely gave him great joy........GOD Bless!!