Sad news about Al Lepore A&L

[Joop]

Just got a call from Al and Betty's son in law that AL Lepore passed away this afternoon



A icon in the Model A world has gone.



Joop

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Truly sad indeed. I am honored we got to visit while at French Lick.

[pat in Santa Cruz]

what a great loss to the Model A community. Al's commitment to excellence has resulted in some great reproduction parts, and his service was always down home friendly. I spoke with him about a month ago. I wish I had the opportunity to have met him. My condolences to his family and friends.

[Model A Speedster]

What a loss to his family and to the hobby. His parts were always of high quality and he was a patient and friendly face wherever he set up. We will all miss him.

[Preacher]

I was always amazed at his one-on-one approach to doing business. Sadly, now I am extremely glad I talked with him again in French Lick and expressed my small but sincere thanks for his contributions to our hobby.

[henry494]

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

I too am very sad to hear this news. A great loss to our hobby. At French Lick, I spoke with him a few minutes and thanked him again for all the great parts he repo'd over the years. I always did this when I saw him. Al didn't he really know me as I didn't buy a lot of stuff from him, but he always enjoyed a compliment about all the hard work he put into making our restorations better! What a nice gentleman. What a loss.

Rest in Peace, Al.

Dave Lopes

[Bruce Adams]

Truly a loss to the Model A Community as well as to all who knew him.

[Doug in NJ]

I was very saddened to hear this. I've always been very impressed by his dedication and the high quality of his work.

Doug

[peters180a/170b]

It was a great Honor for me to know AL. I met with him back somewhere in 1975/76. at Ridgefield Conn. meet. He had at that time just 1 folding table with his goods. Behind his van sat a newly restored 180A. i said to him i gotta find one of those. GOOD LUCK he said to me ... At French Lick he was packing up i walked upto him and said THANK YOU AL. "YOU ARE THE FATHER OF THE REBIRTH 180A. ! Have a safe trip home..All the parts this man made for the 180A ,there would not be 1 complete 180a today. Just alone the door ZINC step plate. Its a great loss today for the hobby!!!!!!!!!!!! And for me as a friend!

[Gary Karr]

What a sad message to see posted. I remember buying parts from his catalog when I was in college back in 1972 for my Tudor and have been using A&L parts ever since. What a great loss to the Lepore family and our entire hobby. My simpathy to Elaine and Al Jr.

[Art Bjornestad]

Godspeed Al.

[Roadster62]

I didn't know Al well, but saw him at every meet we had here in Ridgefield, and like many of us bought the great parts he made. He was a very quiet guy, and the fact that his buisness was so low key yet produces some of the best products out there was truely amazing. I don't know when he started A&L but it seams like he was always there, now when I see a Model A I'll think of him and the other guys that have made this hobby so much fun.

[peters180a/170b]

Bob if i recall he started in 1962.

[spike]

We have all lost a great friend and true model A parts source. Always a great guy to talk to and deal with. I think he was in the marc club when it started or there about. RIP AL..We will all miss you for sure.

[Marco Tahtaras]

This is sad new indeed. It's been two years since I saw and visited with Al. I've always had a great deal of respect for Al and always enjoyed visiting with him. He will be missed by many beyond myself.

[Roger V]

Truly sad news. Have known him for decades and always talked with him at Hershey and the Nationals. Sure glad I was able to visit at French Lick.

[Arlyn Bieber]

This is a sad day for the Model A hobby. I met Al at Hershey in 1965 when I bought some hard to find parts for my '30 roadster. His reproduction parts have made the job of being a Blue ribbon judge a real challenge and I mean that as a big compliment. A real gentlemen and a pleasure to do business with. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in this time of sorrow!!

[Mike V. Florida]

Yes a said day indeed. Whenever someone mentioned the need for the closest repro part to original his name came up.

[Rowdy]

I am in shock. Visitted with him on the phone last week and ordered some horn and T/L parts. Earlier this spring I sent him some small original parts to use as a pattern for his next accurate reproduction. He was great to visit with about A stuff and things in general. I never met him in person, but wished I would have. He will be missed well beyond his work with A's. Rod

[BCCHOPIT]

very sad news... I just saw him the other week