A Celtic fan who drove a Hillman Imp from Scotland to Lisbon ahead of their historic European Cup final in 1967 has died aged 81.
Jim McGuire led about 100 vehicles taking Hoops supporters on the 4000-mile journey to Portugal for the clash with Inter Milan.
In 2017, he was part of a film called the Lions’ Road which told the story of two Celtic fans, Barry Sweeney and Martin Coyle, recreating the famous journey to mark the 50th anniversary of the game on May 25.
They travelled from Glasgow ’s Alexandra Parade, where the original journey began, to Lisbon in a special green and white Hillman Imp named “Jinky” in five days.
McGuire, nicknamed Jim the Tim, passed away last month. Announcing the news, the team behind the Lions’ Road said: “A sad day for everyone connected to the Lions’ Road Film.
“Jim was central to our story, as he, along with fellow reporters John Quinn and George Docherty, drove the original Hillman Imp to Lisbon in 1967 at the head of the famous ‘Celticade’.
“Truly, wee Jim was an absolute gentleman and a joy to work with on the project. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole McGuire clan at this difficult time.”
Tributes were paid on social media. Celtic supporter liaison officer John-Paul Taylor said: “The man who took the iconic Hillman Imp to Lisbon, RIP Jim McGuire.”
Celtic won the European Cup final 2-1 with goals from Tommy Gemmell and Stevie Chalmers.
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