I read on alabbasi's weekend wrenching thread that David S. Poole just passed away.

I wanted to start a new thread so forum members could post condolences, thoughts, or any memories of him.

I looked at his profile, and he was only 64 years old.

Man, that's just too young to die.

I know he gave generously of his time in posting advice to forum members on fixing their cars.

I see that he owned his own shop:

David S Poole
European Performance
Dallas, TX
4696880422

He will be missed.

R.I.P. David Poole.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

He will be missed. thanks for calling it to our attention.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

RIP David

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Jim

David was a great guy an an encyclopedia of knowledge when it came to our cars. When I bought my first W108 and first US project MB, I knew very little about cars and was having a heck of a time finding an honest, decent mechanic to work on it.

I used the forums to post questions and air my frustrations. Tom Hansen, who now works at the Classic Center sent me a message and told me to get in touch with David Poole. I called David and was met with a powerful Aussie voice over the phone. I explained my problem and he told me bring it over. We hit it off and I took my 280SEL to him the following Saturday. He very quickly was able to diagnose the problem and finally progress was being made.

Several years has gone by since and we became good friends. He would often help me by giving me advice and explaining things to me. As I got better at tinkering, I would help him with sourcing parts, the odd R12 jug and giving him a hand when he was short staffed. I attended his wedding and he was gracious enough to invite me for Thanksgiving and Christmas since 2007.

I saw him on Thursday and we shot the breeze for about 15 minutes, he seemed to be in good health so this came as a surprise. I'm certainly going to miss him.

For any of the local members who knew him and would like to pay their respects.

The funeral will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday 29th August at the following location.

Sandra Clark Funeral Home
6029 South R L Thornton Freeway Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 371-2600
Maps and Details on this link

There will be a viewing on Tuesday 12 pm to 8 pm and the wake will from 6pm to 6:45pm on Tuesday.

I'll certainly be there, with my Mercedes Benz.

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With best regards

Al

RIP, David.

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

This sucks.

Problem with hanging around a place long enough, is you stay long enough to have some people pass on. Really sucks.


Well, maybe he can help TXBill get his 240D running.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

R.I.P. Sir.

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This is really bad news.

There have been a number of pro MB techs on this forum over the almost 13 years that I've frequented the pages. Of those, some of them respond to questions and problems with the same fervor as if they were taking care of valued, paying customers. David was CERTAINLY in this category. I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person, but he was always helpful and a total gentleman.

He will be missed.

RIP David

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2001 SLK 320 six speed manual
2014 Porsche Cayenne six speed manual

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Oh man. I am so sad to hear that. He helped me a lot with my old car over in the tech help. RIP David.

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1984 300SD Orient Red/ Palomino
1989 560SEC
2016 Mazda 6 6 speed manual
1995 Ford F-150 reg cab 4.9 5speed manual

RIP David

He was certainly a fantastic contributor on this forum and happy to help all members

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TC
Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth

Sad to hear that. I only knew David from his posts here, but still feel saddened by his death.

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OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

Well, today was David's wake so I stopped by to pay my respects. It was good to see him one last time. While there, I saw a beautiful looking car called a Fisker Karma. It appears to be an electric hybrid 4 door super car. I guess interesting cars will follow him

Goodbye old friend.

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With best regards

Al

RIP David. You will be missed.

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Regards

Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

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Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.