Vale Noland Adams
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I am saddened to read of his passing.
I never had the pleasure of meeting the gentleman, but his print on our hobby is unmistakable.
I treasure his book for my mid-year and refer to it constantly.
I never had the pleasure of meeting the gentleman, but his print on our hobby is unmistakable.
I treasure his book for my mid-year and refer to it constantly.
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2016 C2 of the Year Finalist
Years ago, I wrote to Noland when he was doing a magazine column. He not only answered my question, he sent me a detailed had written letter with pages of extra information and an offer to provide more information if I needed it. Considering how many letters he got, I was truly impressed by his dedication to this hobby. His books are the gold standard for restorers. He will be missed for sure.
Doc
Doc
RIP Noland
#65
Melting Slicks
Nolan Adams......RIP
Hello
Man I loved his book he wrote...Pictures and detail is outstanding...Seems like the greats are leaving us too fast.....
I will miss him..
Pete
Man I loved his book he wrote...Pictures and detail is outstanding...Seems like the greats are leaving us too fast.....
I will miss him..
Pete
#68
Burning Brakes
Never knew or met him, but we are indebted to him for his work, I was so excited just to see my Sting Ray referenced in his book, I wish all the best for his family he leaves behind he surely will be missed.
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Instructor
Me and my brother (we're from Sweden) visited San Francisco in 1993. Since my brother loved Corvettes and had two at the time, he managed to arrange a meeting with Noland. I wasn't into Corvettes so much at that time so I didn't think much of it. I was about to change my mind. It's a long time ago but so I don't remember the details but Noland took really good care of us. He took us to Muir Woods, across the Golden Gate, to see the great trees. He took us to a really nice Corvette dealer that had lots of nice C2s and C1s. We had a great time and he was a really, really nice guy! Cheers to you Noland and thank you for you hospitality that one time, a long time ago!
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I worked with Noland in many areas of Corvette research for about 20 years - he was about as fine a gentleman as ever lived, and we had a lot of fun together. RIP, Noland, we'll all miss you.
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Race Director
Welcome back, John! It's good to have you here!
#73
Safety Car
X2 John. Both of you are truly not only Corvette's finest ever, both of you represent a quality of impeccable character in all aspects of your lives. I will use your own words and say that both of you are the finest gentlemen that I have ever had the pleasure of speaking to either in person, on the phone, or via the internet. Peace to Noland and to you John just a huge thanks and very glad that you are recovering and doing well.
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