Derek Bell MBE (True Legend)
March 11, 2016
Derek Bell MBE with TJ Fitzsimmons
I was privileged to be invited to Porsche Glasgow for the launch of their Porsche Classic status. I took along my son TJ who is a Porsche fanatic with a Le-mans 24hr visit under his belt at 6. We went up stairs at the centre where the presentation was taking place with the guest speaker being Derek Bell. The seating area was full so we were directed to a standing area at the front where I was chatting to my son before the start of the presentation, TJ was asking if it would be ok to take a picture of Derek, unknown to me Derek bell was standing behind us just before his entrance, he brushed by us as he made his way to the stage. We both enjoyed the video presentation & Derek’s talk.
Later on in the evening, I took my son to the bathroom which is at the rear of the showroom. The dealer principle & some members of staff were getting their pictures taken with Derek Bell. Derek broke away from the company and walked up to my son and said ” Hi TJ, I’m Derek, I had been hoping to meet you all night and I was wondering if it would be possible to have my picture taking with you”. TJ’s face……………PRICELESS
What a special moment from a special man. That moment of kindness will be with me & my son for the rest of our lives
Derek Bell you are a true Legend. Thank you
EINE REISE NACH SCHOTTLANDPorsche 356 A Bj. 1959 - sehr guter Zustand, für Rennen aufgebaut!Anzeige gefunden, sofort in das Auto verliebt - Anbieter Border Reivers?? Wo- Schottland?? Also, einen Flug gebucht nach Edinburgh und kurzer Hand auf die Insel geflogen.Ganz idyllisch ein Stück hinter Glasgow an einem See gelegen hat sich die Firma "Border Reivers" versteckt und auf hochwertige Autos spezialisiert.Der Inhaber - Tom Fitzsimmons ist mehr als freundlich uns hilfsbereit und versucht seinen Kunden fast jeden Wunsch von den Augen abzulesen, hat uns spät nachts noch zum Essen ausgeführt und kurz vor Mitternacht nach zurück nach Glasgow gefahren. Wir konnten in einer blitzsauberen Halle das Objekt der Begierde in aller Ruhe inspizieren (und alle anderen Auto's auch noch) und durften danach eine Probefahrt durch die Highlands absolvieren.Sämtliche Sonderwünsche und Umbauten wurden durch Border Reivers noch erledigt und gegen Entgelt wurde der Wagen noch bis vor die Haustüre in Deutschland geliefert. Ein wirklich perfekter und freundlicher Service der nicht selbstverständlich ist.Many thanks Tom, it was great to make business with you!Thomas Eder aus Bayern
Thomas Eder Racing his Porsche at the Nurburgring(Translated below)A TRIP TO SCOTLAND to veiw a 1959 Porsche 356A - Very good condition, built for racing! As per the add, I fell in love with the car which was offered by Border Reivers, So a flight booked flown to Scotland. Quite a bit away from idyllic Glasgow situated on a lake,is where the company "Border Reivers" hides and specializes in high quality cars. The owner - Tom Fitzsimmons is more than friendly to us and very helpful. Caters to his customers every whim. He gave us late night run to Glasgow for a meat, shortly before midnight after back after it. We were in a spotless showroom, full of the objects of desire. He gave us peace to inspect and allowed us to undergo a test drive through the highlands afterwards. We agreed the purchase and some special requests and modifications to be carried out which were done by Border Reivers. We paid for the car and it was delivered to our doorstep in Munich, Germany in a covered transporter. A truly perfect and friendly service which is not self-evident. Many thanks Tom, it was great to do business with you!ThomasEder aus BayernThomas Eder Racing his Porsche at the Nurburgring 