Remembering Cris Huergas

[Jim Breazeale]

I think it is time to import all of these posts to a new thread with a more appropriate title. What say the monitors?

Jim
Thankful to have had the opportunity to give Cris a hug on last Saturday.

[Chuck Miller]

Starting and sticking a new thread.... Great suggestion Jim..... Please post on this thread...

Thanks

[stout]

Thanks for the pics, Rich and Chuck—so many good memories, and a reminder of just how good Cris' 911S was. That was the car that started—or at least highlighted and justified—a movement, a 911 that, along with his '74 911 and his brothers' 911s, prompted Freeman Thomas to call Cris...which started conversations that led to the R Gruppe (a tale well known to many).

While Cris is rightly remembered for bringing people together, and for his wonderful sense of people as well as humor, he also had "the eye" when it came to East Bay hot rods, which were their own thing. For me, his '74 911 Carrera was another example of that. Back then, in my 20s, I couldn't figure out why I liked this old Sepia/Gold 911 US Carrera on a set of silver Ruf 17s so much...but I did. It was Cris' eye applied to Porsche's canvas. Ride height, wheel choice, exhaust, and subtle tweaks. But that was Cris, and his brothers showed a similar sense of style and presentation. Ferdi's black/gold RS 2.7 replica was the car that got me thinking maybe gold was okay on cars, after all. Today, I like it a lot in some applications. That appreciation started with Ferd's black 911.

Cris has left us, and that hurts, but we're lucky to have his family in our midst—and I know they've been beyond thankful for this community.

[RickS]

Very sad news about Cris’s passing. Every moment spent together, no matter how sober or otherwise, will always be cherished. Cris was one of a kind and that’s what it took to put together such a great band of guys and their rides together. All I know is that when we are all together again, Cris will throw one helluva party.

Heart felt condolences to his family and fellow R Gruppe members.

[garyz]

The first Rgruppe Cambria event ....

[911kiwi]

So saddened to learn of Cris's passing. Thought we'd have him here for a bit longer!
I feel fortunate to have met Cris on a number of occasions - lots of Saturdays at EASY; a "special" party in SF and at Rennsport VI, most recently.
R-Gruppe, the inspiration that changed the way the world viewed early 911s, is the legacy that will be FOREVER etched into Porsche car-culture. Thanks Cris!!!!!

Deepest condolences to the Huergas family on behalf of all of the Porsche community here in New Zealand. Thank you for sharing Cris with us.

God Speed, Cris!

Porsche Heaven is in for a helluva ride!

[larwik]

The GruppeMeister in action among us misfits....Cris, take the long way home.../Lars...

[Ernie W]

you guys made it more than just a car...

[Bill Simmeth]

That's an awesome picture Ernie. Two legends. Thanks for sharing it.

[curtisaa]

you guys made it more than just a car...

"….only the good die young"
Billy Joel