Nessling's old business partner and friend, then head of British Leyland Motor Corporation, Lord Stokes, whom Nessling greatly respected, eventually persuaded him to step aside.
Tema vana äripartner ja sõber, British Leyland Motor Corporationi peajuhataja lord Donald Stokes, keda Nessling väga hindas, veenis teda lõpuks kõrvale astuma.