Folks Of Interest Harold Murphy - Custom Car Builder RIP

Sad to report that Mr.Harold G. Murphy of West Palm beach FL passed away yesterday. He was a well known craftsman and car builder who designed and built many custom cars over the years. He "saved" El Matador -restoring it after it was totally burned. A very good man.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/west-palm-beach-fl/harold-murphy-8716664 and
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/murphy-the-el-matador-2012-update-sale.673812/ and
https://public.fotki.com/Rikster/11_car_photos/beautiful_custom_cars/murphy--the-striper/

 

I remember following his restoration of the El Matador. RIP

 

Saw the names Murphy and the Striper in the custom mags a lot years ago. Always loved their work, and the rebirth of El Matador. RIP.

 

I'm saddened to hear this. I've been a big fan. RIP

 

That resurrection is one for the ages, the second coming of El Matador! God speed Mr. Murphy.

 

Besides the miraculous rebuilding of the Matador, they also built a LOT of very nice customs. RIP Harold!

 

Rumblers show, Iron Horse Saloon Sept. 2010

 

My condolences. Knocking out the Matador restoration was a true gift for all to enjoy.
They did a lot of cars and were one of the shops back then that gets credit for moving the Custom car resurgence. All part of his legacy.

 

RIP Harold.....

 

****Sigh***** Yet another of the greats has left us. A tip of the hat to one half of the team out of Florida that built some great sleds over the years.
My deepest condolences to Mr. Murphy's family and friends. Vaya con Dios..........E

 

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Condolences to the Murphy Family and friend in Harold's passing...Certainly one of the movers and shakers that helped shape the movement and yeah the Matador certainly resonates the attention to detail and expertise people of this caliber must possess...may he rest in peace...

Regards,
Stogy

 

A thread that started in 2019.

 

I like to say goodbye and don't get to many times so a bit belated...I see it was brought up for a Celebration of Life and benefit on Harold's behalf...RIP Harold

 

I realize this is a long shot, but anyone have an extra copy of the booklet/magazine shown in the picture? I now own the 51 that's pictured on that booklet. Would love to have a copy to go with the car. Thanks.

 

R I P

 

@Fidel Parra Jr
The book:
https://public.fotki.com/Rikster/11_car_photos/beautiful_custom_cars/murphy--the-striper/the-book/

 

Yes, I've seen that page before. But it's only selective pages/pictures from the book. The booklet itself appears to be 45+ pages. Maybe i'm just looking at the info. on the link incorrectly.

 

Fidel, I sent you a CONVERSATION m,essage about the book you want. I have it.

 

Mike "The Striper" Scott passed away in 2022.