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« on: October 19, 2008, 10:07:48 am »
Just heard from across the 'Net that Dave Deal passed away last week.  Sad
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« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2008, 10:39:29 am »
That is indeed a big loss !!

Didn't know about him untill I read the story on the DSR/RDW. Then found out he had made loads more fun drawings of fun VW's. Don't we all know the Autohaus orange Bug with the big nosed racer.

The guy was talented for sure.
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« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2008, 12:00:38 pm »
 Cry
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« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2008, 14:58:18 pm »
i remember dave came to the super vw in 96 , This year there I received a prize with my 74 and   it was dave himself who handed  me the prize
I kew  dave deal by it is drawing of vw and also the series of scale models that made for revell and monogam  , love them

RIP DAVE
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« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2008, 16:34:24 pm »
 Cry Cry Cry Cry
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« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2008, 22:53:14 pm »
That really sucks. My Dad and I built a few of his model kits when they first hit the market in the late '60s or early 70s. I've been a fan of his work ever since. Easily, the best automotive artist, ever, in my opinion.

Godspeed, Dave. You'll be always missed and never forgotten.

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« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2008, 23:12:12 pm »
 Cry I remember the old Super VW National posters he did.
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« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2008, 23:44:57 pm »
Wow, another HOBBY ICON.  Who will be the innovators and leaders of the next generation of VW enthusiasm?

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« Reply #8 on: October 20, 2008, 02:10:36 am »
BUMMER!  One of my favorite artists, and probably just about everyone else's too.  Sad news.   Cry
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« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2008, 04:48:01 am »
There will be a service/gathering for Dave on Tuesday, October 21 at the Allen Bros. Mortuary in Vista, between 4:00 pm and 8:00.
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« Reply #10 on: October 27, 2008, 03:34:10 am »
Three years ago I had a chance to work with Dave to design a logo for a local car show. I did the design, and lettering, he supplied the illustration. It was a honor to work with him. I built his models when i was a kid, read his cartoons as a teen, and had been an admirer of his ever since. He was very approachable, generous, and a pleasure to collaborate with. He was a icon and one of my heros.

Here's a pic of what we created together.



-jeffrey
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« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2008, 11:20:36 am »
Truly sad news, my absolute inspiration in VW arts... that man could lay down lines... everything always so organic! Fantastic artist!

Rest in peace Dave!
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