View Full Version : We have lost Todd Buttrick
Jeff Kleiner
06-27-2019, 08:44 AM
I just learned through the other forum that one of the original fixtures of our community has passed.
I just found out that sadly our friend Todd Buttrick lost his battle with cancer. I met him over 15 years ago, he was the ultimate "Cobra Guy". I went on Open house caravans, went to CT cobra bashes, and even just met at his house for an afternoon cruise.
He loved to drive his FFR Cobra and talk cars. A giant loss to the Cobra community. He will be missed (over 6500 posts here).
God bless Todd......
https://www.ffcars.com/forums/attachments/factory-five-roadsters/332542d1561635213-we-have-lost-friend-rip-todd-buttrick-65070894_10214548789897805_2693952381682450432_o.j pg
Although we only had the opportunity to meet briefly at one of the Open Houses we've talked via forum posts and private messages for nearly two decades. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Jeff
Dave Smith
06-27-2019, 09:07 AM
Terrible news! Todd was one of the best guys, and I remember when his wife Jillian passed away maybe 15 years ago. We named the Challenge Series East Coast Cup in her honor.
Just having returned from the London Cobra Show, and seeing so many old friends that go way back, it is hard to realize how fleeting all of this is. Todd will be missed.
Thoughts and prayers to his children.
DadofThree
06-27-2019, 09:33 AM
Very Sorry to see this. He was kind and encouraging. I wish I had known him better.
Dave Smith
06-27-2019, 09:34 AM
I asked Mad Dog to add some photos of Todd to this post. Here they are.
https://www.factoryfive.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/TB8.jpg
Todd gives a ride to Gary Cheney's (standing) wife Tatiana.
https://www.factoryfive.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/TB1.jpg
Todd and his period-correct Mk2 Roadster was a friend of everyone in the Factory Five world.
https://www.factoryfive.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/TB2.jpg
Todd and his wife Jillian
https://www.factoryfive.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/TB3.jpg
Todd’s Mk2 Roadster in paint.
https://www.factoryfive.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/TB4.jpg
Todd’s rolling chassis in process.
https://www.factoryfive.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/TB5.jpg
Todd with Factory Five and Shelby Legend Dick Smith in Dick’s original CSX3035, the winningest 427 in history.
https://www.factoryfive.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/TB6.jpg
Todd’s car was flawless, but also driven on the street and raced at autocross and road race events.
Jeff Kleiner
06-27-2019, 10:34 AM
...Todd’s car was flawless, but also driven on the street and raced at autocross and road race events.
Indeed. He rolled past 100K about 4 years ago.
Jeff
canuck1
06-27-2019, 12:14 PM
Crap! I've never met him but known him through the various forums for many years now. Great guy, beautiful car. He was always happy to share his experience with what worked and what didn't and he had plenty to draw from.
My thoughts are with the family that remains.
Sean
Very sad news. My condolences to his family.
So many of my FFR brothers have passed in the last 20 years...
Olli
Boydster
06-27-2019, 03:12 PM
I'm sorry to see this. RIP...
Richard Oben
06-27-2019, 03:29 PM
Only the good die young. Long time FFR guy, he goes way back. Met him at the open house many, many years ago. Just so very sad. R
AC Bill
06-27-2019, 07:30 PM
I saw this mentioned today on FFCars. com. A very sad day indeed.
Todd was one of the originals, back when I joined FFCobra.com. He was always willing to help members with suggestions, encouragement, and sound advice. A huge loss to our FFR community..My condolences to his friends and family. RIP Todd.
Garry Bopp
06-28-2019, 10:34 AM
I only knew Todd through his posts on the websites. Sorry to hear of the loss of another Factory Five icon. My prayers for his family and friends.
Garry
Joe Campbell
06-28-2019, 11:17 AM
Condolences for the family, he was a really nice guy, got the wheels for my very first build from him.
KDubU
06-28-2019, 11:20 AM
A very sad day. Todd’s roadster was one the first that I saw and really loved what he did with it. Also know he would connect up with Ron from Metal Morpheous for shows. All around great guy and I’m sorry to his family and friends for their loss.
i.e.427
06-30-2019, 06:05 PM
Very Sad. We'll miss you Todd.
jolsen42
06-30-2019, 08:08 PM
So sad, a great guy. I first met Todd a Ron Randall's "Metal-Morphous". A wealth of knowledge about Factory Five and always willing to share. He had a really tough time after he lost his wife but after awhile he bounced back. We lost a really good man. RIP Todd!
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metalmorphous
07-01-2019, 08:46 AM
Im still at a loss of words.
I will say that I was honored to not only be part of Todd's cobra build but that I built a friendship with him.
He was extremely instrumental in developing the cobra painting end of my business and his advise with family and friends was worth its weight in gold.
I have many photos of Todd and Gags as they would stop in to see the progress of their cobras but my favorite is the attached photo. I took this in his driveway just as we got back from the open house.
I will remember him109908 in this way as it was how he lived,,,enjoying life