supercargirl Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 I just read that Clive Cussler has passed away. That is so sad. Clive was a great guy with a wonderful collection. I always loved to hear from Clive and his wife Janet. My thoughts are with his family. We have lost a true gentleman and a passionate car collector. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 That's sad. I had many a great read when I was in junior high school enjoying his books. May he always have an adventure awaiting him. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 A nice man, and a nice family as well. Sad to see him go, but he lived a great life. God Speed Clive.......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 He joined us the last two years at "Hershey" and had a ball buying things. He certainly got a lot out of life and loved his cars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 R.I.P. Clive. Spent many hours reading his books in my younger years, my brother gave me a copy of one of his later books last year, still a great read . He was also involved in a History Canada channel show called "The Sea Hunters" that I enjoyed too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 I just saw that. Bummer. His books were mindless entertainment, exactly the right length for a cross-country flight. I recently finished the latest Dirk Pitt novel, and unfortunately it did appear that he pretty much mailed that one in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Wurke Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 His wife bought him a nice Minerva at a Pebble Beach auction last August-------MINE!! He seemed very feeble then. Nice people! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Very sad to hear, but his son is interested in the cars and will continue his legacy, I believe. Great collection in an industrial area in Denver. So sorry to hear of his passing, he had a passion for wonderful early cars... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 My daughter was a field producer for National Geo film & tv and did the story when they found the Hunley and raised it. Talked with him a few times and said he was a very nice guy. our prayers are with his family. Dave S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3Studio Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 In almost all of his works, he found a way to include an antique or classic car into the plot—in some of the others, it was an old plane or ship. If it was a car, it would often turn out that he (Clive) had the same car in his collection. He was somebody who really lived his dreams and sometimes made them a reality. My favorites are Night Probe!, Raise the Titanic!, and Vixen 03. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 My favorites were the Issac Bell novels. Set around the early 20th century and packed full of early cars, early planes, ships and trains from that era. Sad to see another great author go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 A loss, but a life well lived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 I saw him over and over at Concours events over past two years - glad he was active with cars to the very end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 I just read that early in his career, which started in advertising, Cussler created the "Stronger than dirt" slogan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 For those of you who do not use facebook Clive Cussler · February 23 · Rainy days make beautiful sunsets. We’ve been getting ready to shoot the photos for the new Sam and Remi Fargo adventure “WRATH OF POSEIDON” book jacket. Can anyone guess what car this is? Hope I'm making it hard. Clive Cussler Yesterday at 8:28 AM · It is with a heavy heart that I want to share the sad news that my husband Clive passed away on Monday. It has been a privilege and a great honor to share in his life. I want to thank you, his fans and friends for all the support, for all the good times and all the adventures you have shared with him. He was the kindest, most gentle man I ever met. I have always loved him and always will. I know, his adventures will continue. Clive Cussler, July 15, 1931 – February 24, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucketofBolts Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Will his Estate keep his sizable and magnificent private museum or sell them with one of the premier auction houses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepher Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Sorry to hear of his passing. He was a genuine car guy all the way until the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 I too read many of his books and saw his cars on display occasionally. While his books were never complicated they were invariably fun to read, and isn't that what fiction of his genre is supposed to be? He has succeeded admirably. I am saddened that I never had the opportunity to meet him personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Albright Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Clive bought my Duesenberg Judkins limo around 2010 after I sold it to John OQuinn,who died in a car crash in Houston. He wrote me a nice letter about how much he was enjoying my car. George Albright 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebowski Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Hemmings did a nice story on him.... https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2020/02/26/a-fond-farewell-to-clive-cussler-1931-2020/?refer=news&utm_source=edaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2020-02-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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