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R.I.P. Wally Cooper
Posted: 06 Jul 2015, 16:07
by Wildwoody1
Notice in the Herald Sun today listing the passing of well known "Skiff" driver from the 1960-70,s period , Walter "Wally" Cooper. Wally was well known behind the wheel of his 266 ci Skiff "MISS-CHIF" which he raced most weekends across Victoria. Wally was 88 years old.
Sympathy goes out to all his family .
Wild Woody.
Re: R.I.P. Wally Cooper
Posted: 06 Jul 2015, 19:26
by Bob Vic
Sad to hear about Wally. I barely knew him but as a young lad, loved his boat and the way he raced at Albert Park Lake.
Bob
Re: R.I.P. Wally Cooper
Posted: 06 Jul 2015, 20:07
by bootlegger
All the old guys are dying.RIP
Re: R.I.P. Wally Cooper
Posted: 07 Jul 2015, 20:57
by Greg
RIP Wally Cooper.
Miss-Chif still exists and is under restoration in Melbourne
Re: R.I.P. Wally Cooper
Posted: 08 Jul 2015, 08:07
by Darren
Its true these fellows are all reaching the later years.
RIP
Was Wally aware his old boat was being restored?
Re: R.I.P. Wally Cooper
Posted: 08 Jul 2015, 20:46
by Greg
Don't know whether Wally knew, Darren