Michael Marston aka Micky R.I.P

David Small · 09-06-21, 04:24 PM

Shocked to discover this today, but it appears he passed in May 2020 after contracting Covid19.
He'd drifted away from Classic Audi in recent years to concentrate of the restoration of Classic Coaches.
He was a regular in the early days to The Midlands Breakfast Club, Audi Driver International & The German Classic Show at Haigh Hall.
A very pleasant fellow who completed several epic restorations and owned dozens of classic Audi's over the years, but his speciality were Type 43's one of which is on the cover of the latest Practical Classics magazine.
Very saddened to learn of this tragedy

He was presented with Restoration of The Year Award as voted for by forum members. The car is on the front cover of this months Practical Classics mag.

Emjay · 09-06-21, 05:34 PM

I’m so sorry to be reading this. Michael was one of the very first people I met in this community when I bought my coupe all those years ago. When I was on the hunt for parts he gave me a huge box of bits including quad lamp surrounds for much much less than their market value. Always one of the first faces to meet and greet at the Cosford Breakfast Club meets. A big man with a giant heart.
RIP Micky and thank you so much for your generosity, kindness, passion for the things that mattered and your friendship 💔💔

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86audicoupe · 09-06-21, 05:51 PM

Very sad news. He was a lovely guy and very genuine. I bought his immaculate coupe quattro off him in 2010 which I kept for three years.

He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. RIP Micky and love to his family.

slacky · 09-06-21, 06:13 PM

Such a shame to hear this , he was a great fella and a genuine car guy Through and through
RIP Micky

sinbin5t · 09-06-21, 07:24 PM

Micky was a real character!
Funny, very kind, and cared about his friends. Whenever he came on here i would get a private message asking how i was doing with the cars etc.

Micky, you were one of a kind and will be missed big time.

garry1 · 09-06-21, 07:32 PM

He was a good friend and a wealth of knowledge on type 43 cars great guy and would do anything to help anyone
He came to Blackpool for the type 43 show
I think he had a twin brother who came with him
Rip micky

mikes2 · 09-06-21, 08:41 PM

Sad news indeed. RIP Micky

David Small · 09-06-21, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garry1

He was a good friend and a wealth of knowledge on type 43 cars great guy and would do anything to help anyone
He came to Blackpool for the type 43 show
I think he had a twin brother who came with him
Rip micky

I've been speaking to his brother David today, he appreciates the kind comments, he didn't realise that the Classic Audi Community didn't know about this.

David Small · 09-06-21, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garry1

He was a good friend and a wealth of knowledge on type 43 cars great guy and would do anything to help anyone
He came to Blackpool for the type 43 show
I think he had a twin brother who came with him
Rip micky

I've been speaking to his brother David today, he appreciates the kind comments, he didn't realise that the Classic Audi Community didn't know about this.

kully · 10-06-21, 04:22 AM

This is terrible news to hear,

09-06-21, 05:34 PM	#2
Emjay Man Fettler Extraodinaire Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Up my own arse blowing smoke Posts: 7,417	Michael Marston aka Micky R.I.P I’m so sorry to be reading this. Michael was one of the very first people I met in this community when I bought my coupe all those years ago. When I was on the hunt for parts he gave me a huge box of bits including quad lamp surrounds for much much less than their market value. Always one of the first faces to meet and greet at the Cosford Breakfast Club meets. A big man with a giant heart. RIP Micky and thank you so much for your generosity, kindness, passion for the things that mattered and your friendship 💔💔 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-06-21, 06:13 PM	#4
slacky 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: wirral Posts: 4,459	Such a shame to hear this , he was a great fella and a genuine car guy Through and through RIP Micky __________________ *90q-Cab.2.3E-Ur-S6-b2-80 Sport* Member 111

09-06-21, 07:32 PM	#6
garry1 Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: scotland Posts: 869	He was a good friend and a wealth of knowledge on type 43 cars great guy and would do anything to help anyone He came to Blackpool for the type 43 show I think he had a twin brother who came with him Rip micky __________________ X2 200 5e X3 200 5t auto X4 200 5t manual Last edited by garry1; 09-06-21 at 07:42 PM.

09-06-21, 08:41 PM	#7
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	Sad news indeed. RIP Micky __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

09-06-21, 05:51 PM	#3
86audicoupe Classic Audi Pervert! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dorset Posts: 2,182	Very sad news. He was a lovely guy and very genuine. I bought his immaculate coupe quattro off him in 2010 which I kept for three years. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. RIP Micky and love to his family.

09-06-21, 07:24 PM	#5
sinbin5t 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Where a spike points skywards Posts: 12,960	Micky was a real character! Funny, very kind, and cared about his friends. Whenever he came on here i would get a private message asking how i was doing with the cars etc. Micky, you were one of a kind and will be missed big time.

10-06-21, 04:22 AM	#10
kully Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Walsall Posts: 942	This is terrible news to hear,