James,
Thanks for sharing this sad news. I first met Mike back in 2000 when I was visiting the W&P show with Geoff Winnington-Ball. We had a long talk with Mike, and Geoff was taken on a ride by Mike.
A very nice man and extremely competent mechanic and restorer.
Last year I last talked to him on the phone, his health was going downhill then. May he now rest in peace. Please pass on my condolences to the family.
Thumbs up, Mike!