Remembering Art Hughes
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The service was excellent, Art planned it out and orchestrated it himself down to the readings and music! I discovered more about him at the memorial than he told me in person! A wonderful person, he will be remembered and missed.
Jason
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RIP.
I hope to live a long life just like this man.
I hope to live a long life just like this man.
- danfiveten
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No No No...how is it i just found out about this. I dont come on here maybe every few months. My dad owns arts 4 door...i dont think he even knows..
...this just tore my heart out to know i found out almost 2 months after.
He was one of the greatest men ive ever met. The community has lost one of its best

He was one of the greatest men ive ever met. The community has lost one of its best

Vehicles
Art Hughes 1972 Preserved 510
1971 Purple Ratsun 510
2006 AltimaSE-R and 2012 Maxima
1979 Datsun 620
2007 Pathfinder
Art Hughes 1972 Preserved 510
1971 Purple Ratsun 510
2006 AltimaSE-R and 2012 Maxima
1979 Datsun 620
2007 Pathfinder
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Did not know that I knew him until I recognized his car. I think it was two years ago at Canby. Had a brief chat with him about Datsuns.
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I saw this on facebook ... will toast Art tonight and will buy an extra poppy in his honour for as long I as I remember.
Merlin from Datsunhistory.com
"test mule? I don't need no stinkin' test mule... Bert Vorgon is my test mule"
"test mule? I don't need no stinkin' test mule... Bert Vorgon is my test mule"
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I asked around at the service if any anyone (in our 510 group) contacted you guys down there but none of us knew your phone number unfortunately. It would've been nice to have his old car there but that is a long haul there and back for sure!danfiveten wrote:No No No...how is it i just found out about this. I dont come on here maybe every few months. My dad owns arts 4 door...i dont think he even knows.....this just tore my heart out to know i found out almost 2 months after.
He was one of the greatest men ive ever met. The community has lost one of its best
Nice to see the Mustang guys show up that day with a few old rides as well. Some may not know but Art was REALLY into Mustangs before his 'ol blue 510.
Here's a bunch of pics from Art's service:
James









The person with the sun in their eyes has the right of way. - my brother
'72 2dr. 510 Turbo
'73 240Z all stock
'71 2dr. 510 stock......for now
'91 Nissan truck *SOLD*
'02 TOYOTA Tacoma
'78 Kawasaki Z1-R
'84 Kawasaki GPZ750 Turbo
'99 Kawasaki ZRX1100
'72 2dr. 510 Turbo
'73 240Z all stock
'71 2dr. 510 stock......for now
'91 Nissan truck *SOLD*
'02 TOYOTA Tacoma
'78 Kawasaki Z1-R
'84 Kawasaki GPZ750 Turbo
'99 Kawasaki ZRX1100
- danfiveten
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Yah art i think was the only one with my dads number
He used to write to my dad alot, we would of made it up there in a heartbeat. Just sad to find out so much later.

Vehicles
Art Hughes 1972 Preserved 510
1971 Purple Ratsun 510
2006 AltimaSE-R and 2012 Maxima
1979 Datsun 620
2007 Pathfinder
Art Hughes 1972 Preserved 510
1971 Purple Ratsun 510
2006 AltimaSE-R and 2012 Maxima
1979 Datsun 620
2007 Pathfinder
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Curiosity after seeing the pics (thanks James) does anyone know what Mustang Art showed all those years?
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It was a 69 yellow convertible 6 cyl automatic... buy I never saw a photo of the car.gooned wrote:Curiosity after seeing the pics (thanks James) does anyone know what Mustang Art showed all those years?
Byron
Love people and use things,
because the opposite never works.
because the opposite never works.
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Just found out that Art passed, he was the classiest and most articulate man I knew. Art seemed to be friends with everyone. I know old blue in the shop is missing him. Heaven just got one of the nicest guys, he will probably try to form a car club in heaven. God speed to you Art Hughes. You will be missed.
- danfiveten
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Very well said dad. U know he will have some interesting things to share when our time comes.
Vehicles
Art Hughes 1972 Preserved 510
1971 Purple Ratsun 510
2006 AltimaSE-R and 2012 Maxima
1979 Datsun 620
2007 Pathfinder
Art Hughes 1972 Preserved 510
1971 Purple Ratsun 510
2006 AltimaSE-R and 2012 Maxima
1979 Datsun 620
2007 Pathfinder
- danfiveten
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Still hard to believe its been 2 years since Arthurs passing
Im still maintaining Art as Arthur would. Shes had her lil issues with the Alt going out, and then a gas stations fuel caused the carb to have issues (plunger swelled up due to ethanol crud fuel down here) so had to rebuild the carb. Other than that shes exactly the same, still being driven, being shown and loved.



Really hope hes happy with how ive been taking care of her up there. Cant wait till the weather clears up and i can pull her out again.




Really hope hes happy with how ive been taking care of her up there. Cant wait till the weather clears up and i can pull her out again.
Vehicles
Art Hughes 1972 Preserved 510
1971 Purple Ratsun 510
2006 AltimaSE-R and 2012 Maxima
1979 Datsun 620
2007 Pathfinder
Art Hughes 1972 Preserved 510
1971 Purple Ratsun 510
2006 AltimaSE-R and 2012 Maxima
1979 Datsun 620
2007 Pathfinder
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Would you ever modify the car ?
Lowered, 5 spd tranny, and some wheels ?
Lowered, 5 spd tranny, and some wheels ?
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That is NOT what this car is about. This car will always be a living memorial to Art, and his love of it.
It is now in the hands of the perfect person to continue it's legacy!
It is now in the hands of the perfect person to continue it's legacy!
"Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague wish for something salty" - Peter Egan
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
- danfiveten
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Thanks bertvorgon....and to the other guy....seriously? Hope a preserved car never falls into your lap >.> This car is about being like it was from the factory, there are only a few like it left in the condition it is in. I can see a modified 510 any day at any show, but to see something like Art is a rarity.
Vehicles
Art Hughes 1972 Preserved 510
1971 Purple Ratsun 510
2006 AltimaSE-R and 2012 Maxima
1979 Datsun 620
2007 Pathfinder
Art Hughes 1972 Preserved 510
1971 Purple Ratsun 510
2006 AltimaSE-R and 2012 Maxima
1979 Datsun 620
2007 Pathfinder