Derek Bell MBE (True Legend)

March 11, 2016

derek bell and TJDerek 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

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This is to state that when I visited the premises of Border Reivers,I was really impressed by the knowledge of Tom Fitzsimmons when it comes to Porsche.The standard to which the cars are presented is meticulous.I have been communicating with them over many years as their offerings of Porsche have seemed mouthwatering, but one never knows by conversation alone the extent of enthusiasm and detail knowledge that Tom has put into the business, so it was a real pleasure to be there for real. I have been connected with the Marque Porsche ever since the early 60s and have driven them internationally and for Porsche themselves over many years. I have been buying, selling and racing Porsche for 48 years and it is a real pleasure to see such enthusiasm translated into such a passionate business always seeking perfection in the product.UnknownQuick Nick with his trade mark front wheel in the air

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