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Old 03-07-2023, 05:31 PM
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Got a phone call from my brother last night telling me that Bill Collins has passed away. I was fortunate to talk to him several times. He was a wonderful person and full of automotive knowledge. RIP.

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Old 03-07-2023, 07:49 PM
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RIP,Prayers srnt.

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Old 03-07-2023, 08:17 PM
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RIP! Too many FINE PEOPLE from the board are disappearing daily.

Really Sad.

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Old 03-07-2023, 08:32 PM
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RIP Mr. Collins. Almost all the Pontiacs we all love had his fingerprints all over them. What a wonderful career and great works to be treasured forever. Condolences to his family.

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Old 03-08-2023, 04:21 AM
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Bill Collins of Pontiac and GTO fame?

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Old 03-08-2023, 07:03 AM
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Very Sorry to hear about this.

Here is a link to a BIO on him;
http://www.pontiacpreservationassoci...l-collins.html

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Old 03-13-2023, 03:52 PM
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Below is a link to Bill's obituary.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries...ry?id=50008730

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Old 03-14-2023, 05:15 AM
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90 years is a hell of a run!

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Old 03-16-2023, 01:15 AM
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Check out Mr Collins on youtube, 70 GTO vs 71 GTO!

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