Brian passed away last night in his home in Auckland surrounded by his family. He was a good friend and mentor to some here. He was very knowledgeable about 240 Zeds and was very willing to share that knowledge and to help anyone who asked. We met on this site and when we traveled to New Zealand in 2011 he and his wife, Sheryl, welcomed us with open arms. I'll never forget the luncheon given to us by the New Zealand Z Car Club organized by Brian or the personal  tour around Auckland. He was a gentle true spirit and I will miss him very much. He is finally pain-free. He had fought prostate cancer, heart problems and injuries from a construction accident which damaged his shoulders (in true Brian-like fashion he put power steering in his Zed so he could still drive it). Rest in Peace old friend. See you on the other side.

Mike

So sorry for your loss Mike and especially for Sheryl. Knowing he is finally pain free makes his loss a little better. Thank you for sharing this with all of us friends of Brian. Although I never met him he always had a great sense of our cars and most importantly wanted to and did help anyone who needed it.

Rest in peace Olzed.

Cliff

RIP

Deepest sorrows for you, Mike and especially to his family. God bless.

I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your friend, Mike. 

Steve

Sorry to hear about this.  RIP. 

My condolences. I hope he goes to that better that we so often hear about.