Andre40 - Andre Loubser

[Kenneth van Rensburg]

Dear all,

I have been asked by Oliver, Andre's nephew, to sadly share the news that Andre ("Andre40") passed away earlier today (Sunday 25th October).

Kind regards,
Ken.

 

[Paul Hendrickx]

Sincere condolences
I had a few decent chats with him about his gt40 he was rebuilding..
Paul

 

[Ian Anderson]

My condolences
I remember Andre for his wit and way with words.
RIP Andre

Ian

 

[Brian Kissel]

RIP Andre. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Regards. Brian

 

RIP Andre. Valued contributor over the years.

 

[roaldin]

R.I.P. Andre.
I remember his stories with great fondness.

Tim.

 

[David Morton]

So sad at this news. Andre was a star contributor and he always had a very good and razor sharp sense of humour. Sadly missed and a bit like Keith - could never be replaced.
David Morton

 

[Kenneth van Rensburg]

Thanks all. I have passed the kind words on.

Below are 2 recent tributes sent to me by Oliver:

Farewell André Loubser

South Africa’s classic car community was in shock this week after the sudden passing of classic car enthusiast and journalist André Loubser while attending a Crankhandle Club meeting in Cape Town last Sunday. André, who was 80 years old, contributed much to the classic car and racing community...

www.sentimetal.shop

André Loubser 1940 - 2020 - Guild of Motoring Writers

Kind regards,
Ken.

 

[Randy V]

So sorry to hear of Andre’s passing....
Thank you for letting the GT40s.com community know...
Rest in peace Andre..

 

[Ian Anderson]

Back-to-Front GT40. He,he,he!!!

Hi Everybody, In early 2000 a friend gave me a cartoon drawing of a fellow who had just built a kayak. The rear end tapered up in the correct position but the front drooped downwards in the opposite direction, hence the head on the arm and the exasperated expression! This gave me the idea of...

www.gt40s.com

I remember this and laughing at the time.
RIP Andre

 

[Dave Bilyk]

Rest in peace Andre, I was sorry to lose your knowledge and wit, you were one of a kind.
Dave