Ian Croucher ...

Those who have been following my photostream for a while will know I have an old Mk2 Scirocco and have been helped out on many an occasion as have others with a similar interest, by a lovely guy called Ian Croucher - ianaudia4 on the forums.

Well I'm sorry to say I've just learned in the last few days that Ian has passed away and so I've produced this triptych in honour of a great man who will be sadly missed.

When I first joined the Scirocco Register Ian was one of the first people to welcome me on board and I was lucky enough to spend time with him at a few shows, not to mention the North-East mini-meets he used to organise whenever he was around.

He was without doubt one of the friendliest and most helpful guys I've met in my time on the Register. Back then I was still trying to restore my first Scirocco and Ian was always willing to offer advice and/or a willing pair of hands.

I can still remember when he came down to my workshop along with Tony and Stu, also from the Scirocco Register, to take out the engine ... something I'd never have been able to do on my own.

However, Ian wasn't just a nice guy and willing pair of hands, he was also a walking encyclopaedia of all things Scirocco and great at helping you strike a bargain at shows for any much needed parts.

He was simply a great, great man and my condolences go out to his partner Chamila, his family and to all those that had the pleasure of calling him a friend.