[tallrandyb]

I'm sorry to hear this too! I just did a deal with him this spring on a rear gearset, great guy to work with. I'm glad he got to see his 64 go to a good home and be highly valued by someone new.

[ALLGM]

Brody was a SUPER GUY. I met him in Chicago where he had his awesome Black 1964 GTO.. That car was off the hook Gorgeous. We hit it off like we knew each other for years. But it was only for the weekend.. We drank some home made beverages. Super tasty. He will be greatly missed. So sad. My condolences to his family. Rest in peace buddy.

[Bills Auto Works]

Originally Posted by Andre

I spoke with him a little while ago. He had sold the 64 GTO conv on Bring a Trailer I think. Got close to what he wanted which was over 100k. If you know him, he babied that car. Buyer wanted to fly out from California and drive the car back, but he talked him out of it. Sad news indeed.

This is how I originally got to know Brody after he posted on my ad in the Members Helping Members section inquiring about transporting this car! Turns out he had been following my posts & since he had so much blood sweat & tears in that car, he wanted it to get there safely. When he first told me he was willing to send back the buyers money (over 100K) & sell it to someone else if the buyer didn't pay the extra to have me do the transport, I wasn't sure if he was serious or not until I met him in person. Even the buyer was surprised & reiterated that story to me when I arrived with the car.

Brody was one the those kind of people who after spending an hour with him when I loaded the car, I knew we would become good friends. We made plans to spend some time together at the Nationals & we did. I had a great time that day & we had plans for some future doings as well.

As I am typing this, I am also toasting Brody with a sip of his Apple Pie Shine that he gave me a jar of at Norwalk! Yummy.

I will also be calling the gentleman in California that bought the GTO to tell him of the terrible news

R.I.P Brody! Even though we only spent a few hours together total & a handful of texts, I will always call you FRIEND.

God Bless
Bill
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...closed.614419/

[694.1]

Great article on Brody!
https://racer.com/2021/09/03/steve-brody-1953-2021/

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

That was a great article, thanks for linking us to it.

[brucee70]

Originally Posted by Baron Von Zeppelin

Sorry to hear the bad news about your good friend , Bruce.
Wish for peace to all his friends and family.

Thanks Todd :-)

[brucee70]

Thanks so much for all the kind words from all who have replied/read this and other PY threads about Brody.
While I knew he was special and relished his friendship, phone calls, mentoring, and just being Brody, I was really amazed that he had the same effect on so many other people. I have met, talked to, and reminisced about my experiences with Brody to many of his friends that I did not know. While the past few months have been hard for me personally I have been uplifted by the great stories I heard and laughed about with so many new people. We had a very impromptu celebration of his life at the local Fishers, Indiana SunKing Brewery in August that had become part of Brody's local family. We brought some of his clothes, his final cigar, mementos from his Indy racing days and other items from his well used garage over to the party room at the Brewery and 200+ people showed up on short notice. The outpouring of love and friendship was overwhelming. He had such a positive affect on so many peoples personal lives. It shows that even today ...being kind and funny and giving of yourself to other people really does matter. Just recently on December 9th SunKing Brewery introduced a special IPA brewed in his honor - named GTO Good Times, Obviously. Again we gathered in the party room at the brewery and about 60 of his friends enjoyed another celebration of his life. I am so glad to have met so many of the people who knew and enjoyed Brody while he walked on this earth. I am a better person for that experience.
Bruce

[kkusu5591]

So sorry to read this news When I started reproducing the 1965 1966 big car tach cups, Brody bought a few from me and we enjoyed several conversations from afar.

[boltbuster]

Prayers of consolation and comfort offered up for Steve's family and many friends. I wish that I had had a chance to meet him.

[Tom Vaught]

Sorry to see this news of Mr Brody's unexpected passing.

Rest In Peace, my condolences to the family.

Tom V.

[sdbob]

Prayers and condolences sent for all.

[fyrffytr1]

I didn't know the man personally but after reading all the posts about him I wish I had. Prayers sent for all those affected by this sad event.