Charles Barter

The historic racing fraternity has been deeply saddened to learn of the death of Charles Barter after a short battle with cancer.

The Dorset-based water cress grower had an extensive and successful career in hillclimbing, notably with Hillman Imps, before switching to racing in the 1990s.

He raced his Datsun 240Z, formerly Win Percy’s road car, for more than two decades with great success in the HSCC 70s Road Sports Championship. He gave much back to the sport and chaired the championship.

He won the title twice and was chasing a third crown when illness struck in the summer. He was still fiercely competitive and hugely respected as he approached his

80th birthday.