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Tom S.
Joined: 28 Aug 2004 Posts: 264 Location: Farmington, MN
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Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Matthew!
I;m praying for all of you.
God Bless. _________________ Tom S.
'85 ASC Coupe #607910--sold and crushed RIP
'95 SVT Cobra--sold
'89 Oregon State Police SSP Mustang--sold
'86 LX 5.0 Coupe--sold |
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midman
Joined: 17 Sep 2006 Posts: 25 Location: Pennsylvania
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Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 10:10 pm Post subject: Rest Easy Sandy |
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As all of you have already touched on, Sandy was always there and willing to dig up any little nugget on our cars. When I first talked to him a few years ago he gave me all the info on my car and even sent me a picture of my car sitting in the car lot when it was for sale new! Him collecting all this was amazing!
God bless You Sandy, you can rest easy now.
My prayers to his family.
Thanks Sandy _________________ 1988 Mustang Mclaren
1972 Datsun 240Z |
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hippys86coupe
Joined: 25 Jul 2006 Posts: 76 Location: Belleville mi
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 12:18 am Post subject: Sandy |
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R I P ... My friend
Hippy... |
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Stu
Joined: 27 Dec 2011 Posts: 3 Location: Sydney Australia
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 12:34 am Post subject: |
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Spoke to Sandy a few times and sent him pictures of my Dads RHD 89.
Always a gentleman with a genuine love of the cars.
He will be sadly missed not only by his family but the ASC world
Stu
Sydney Australia |
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U-MAN
Joined: 11 Aug 2008 Posts: 198 Location: Upper Bucks, PA
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 2:22 am Post subject: |
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My condolences to the family. We may never have meet face to face, but you were a true friend. Sandy was a true gentelman. Oh ... how he loved our cars. I'll miss you. |
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KHummel66
Joined: 11 Jun 2006 Posts: 450 Location: Troy (Dayton) OH
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 3:09 am Post subject: |
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I have loved these cars since seeing a new Coupe in 1985, but didn't actually own one nor find this site until 2006. I've since been able to acquire several and Sandy was always willing to provide whatever information he could on each one. He was truly excited about these cars and learning more about them himself from the differences in each of the actual cars we found - even though he was the undisputed expert on them.
My condolences to his wife and son ... Sandy will be missed. _________________ 1986 ASC vert - #86-0001
1986 ASC vert - 3.8SC v6
1986 ASC vert - Silver/Black/Gray
1985 ASC vert - Black/Tan/Tan
1985 GPIV - The Official Pace Car
1985 ASC coupe - modified
1985 ASC coupe - roller
1983 Crimson Cat V6
1966 Cobra replica |
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negusm Site Admin
Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 5183 Location: Charlotte, NC
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 5:34 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Matthew. I am sending you an email via the site.
-Mike _________________ 1985 ascMcLaren Coupe - Midnight Blue
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capriman86
Joined: 13 Jan 2007 Posts: 402 Location: N. Smithfield, RI
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 2:13 pm Post subject: |
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My condolences to you Matthew and your mom, I know what you are both going through, I lost my dad for the exact same reason.
We will never forget your dad, he was a huge help to many of us and was a great guy. I did speak with him on the phone one time and he was a pleasure to talk to.
RIP Sandy, you will be missed.
_________________ 1986 Mercury Capri 5.0 T-Top
1985 Ford Mustang GT Vert
1988 Ford Mustang GT |
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negusm Site Admin
Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 5183 Location: Charlotte, NC
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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 1:47 am Post subject: |
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I am currently in New Jersey. I will be at the Funeral tomorrow, God willing.
I'll be the guy in the dark suit with the dark purple shirt who doesn't know anyone.
If anyone else goes, say hi if you see me.
-Mike _________________ 1985 ascMcLaren Coupe - Midnight Blue
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1985 Motorsport Capri
Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Posts: 517 Location: Dearborn, MI / Richmond, VA USA
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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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When i first bought my GPIV in 1989, i started researching these cars.
after diving in, i had started a registry without really knowing it.
i kept hearing "contact Sandy Block" from people at dealerships, asc, & a couple owners. when i did contact Sandy, we had a bunch of info to share with each other. he encouraged me to keep going with my registry.
and he loved talking cars, esp. ASC McLarens. i will always be thankful to him for his interest, help & support in what i was doing.
without his dedication to these cars, ASC McLarens might have rusted out into history.
Thanks for everything Sandy, you will be missed! _________________ Jason Ringuette
1985 Mercury Motorsport Capri Registry
www.Motorsportcapri.com |
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Indiana,Dave
Joined: 11 Jan 2009 Posts: 68 Location: Indiana
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Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 12:07 pm Post subject: Sandy |
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I just heard of your passing my friend! I wish for fair winds and following
seas on your final journey. Rest in peace.......I will think of you and smile
on each cruise I take in the Coupe.. |
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rlyons13
Joined: 25 Mar 2005 Posts: 204 Location: Piscataway, NJ, USA
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Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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From the 7/9 issue of the Newark Star Ledger
Sanford M. Block, 65, of Bloomfield, NJ, formerly of Maplewood, NJ, died Thursday, July 5, 2012.
He was laid to rest on Sunday, July 8, 2012.
An avid car collector, Mr. Block spent his working life in the retail automobile business at Livingston Dodge, and later at Maplewood Dodge. Mr. Block also owned Olympic Motor Car Company in Irvington, NJ.
Mr. Block penned an award-winning softcover book dedicated to the Chrysler Imperial motorcar. He was a recipient of the Dodge Delta Sales Award for Excellence in Consumer Satisfaction and was a member of the Chrysler Corporation's Professional Sales Association.
He is survived by his wife, Karen, and their son, Matthew. _________________ Robert Lyons
"I got a Vintage Mustang for my wife. Best trade I ever made!" |
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lightning95sc
Joined: 05 Sep 2004 Posts: 327 Location: Detroit,MI
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Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 12:00 am Post subject: |
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Just got home from vacation, been away from the computer for 2 weeks. Not only do I hear of Sandy passing, but another good friend passed the same day.
I'm praying for both families and grieving the loss of 2 "good" friends.
Godspeed Sandy and my buddy Ron.
Mike, please pay respects for and give condolences to Sandy's family from all his "other" family.
Chuck _________________ "They gon' talk about you anyway, just let it roll off." |
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ckj
Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Posts: 291 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 12:32 am Post subject: |
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Just heard, so sorry He will be missed. -Ryan |
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negusm Site Admin
Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 5183 Location: Charlotte, NC
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Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 3:35 am Post subject: |
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I attended, and it was a very touching gathering.
What surprised me was how much I knew of Sandy by just the correspondence I had with him over the years. I seemed to have already heard all the stories everyone told. And there were MANY stories.
To feel like I was part of his circle of family and friends at this time, because of him, struck me as something powerful. I daresay anyone on the board here would feel similar as he shared much of himself with us.
It was a relatively small ceremony on a beautiful summer day. It was very warm but a nice breeze kept everyone comfortable. It was on a hill side with a wonderful view.
He made his final ride in an immaculate Cadillac Hearse.
-Mike _________________ 1985 ascMcLaren Coupe - Midnight Blue
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