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Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by Fezzaphil, Oct 9, 2004.

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  1. Fezzaphil

    Fezzaphil Formula Junior

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    #1 Fezzaphil, Oct 9, 2004
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    What can spoil a great afternoon blast in our Dino and 328 GTS? A women in a Mercedes ML, complete with rear mounted spare wheel and bull bar!

    Apparently she had overshot of choice of parking space and had an inability to use her mirrors, eyes and ears. She engaged reverse and shot back about 6ft into the front of my Dino.....crunch.........I was stationary at the time and had our 328 behind me so unable to reverse quickly out of her path. The fact my hand was welded to the horn for a continous blast didn't seem to deter her either. Not a good day!!!!!!!!!

    When I can suss how to upload pictures with my post I'll show you the damage.........
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  2. Fezzaphil

    Fezzaphil Formula Junior

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    #2 Fezzaphil, Oct 9, 2004
    seems I can upload after all. This is the car before any 'little accidents'

    Phil
     
  3. KenC

    KenC Formula 3

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    #3 KenC, Oct 9, 2004
    It makes me cringe to hear that about such a good looking car. Hopefully the repairs will restore it to its former glory.

    Ken
     
  4. sletti

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    #4 sletti, Oct 9, 2004
    Phil,

    I'm sitting here crying into my bacon sandwich....

    Doubtless you'll be claiming on her insurance?
     
  5. rifter

    rifter Formula Junior

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    #5 rifter, Oct 9, 2004
    the dino is my favorite (looking) ferrari.
     
  6. GrahamS

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    #6 GrahamS, Oct 9, 2004
    What a tragic story. Hope it all gets sorted
     
  7. polartech

    polartech Karting

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    #7 polartech, Oct 9, 2004
    Oh God... this is really awful news Phil. Hope you get her straightened out and as good as new soon. Just been there and got the t-shirt, so I know what you are going through...

    I just love the Dino. Pure automotive artwork. Good luck!
     
  8. tonyh

    tonyh F1 World Champ
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    #8 tonyh, Oct 9, 2004
    Shocker, Phil. Really sorry.
     
  9. jeffQV

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    #9 jeffQV, Oct 10, 2004
    check out women drivers in the off topic forum.........says it all really!!
     
  10. Fezzaphil

    Fezzaphil Formula Junior

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    #10 Fezzaphil, Oct 10, 2004
    Thanks for the sympathy, I'm still gutted today. Too right I shall be claiming from her insurance. In between my shouting and swearing I got her to sign an admission of guilt at the scene! Just awaiting her full policy details.....otherwise I'll unlease the solicitors on her.
     
  11. stevep

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    #11 stevep, Oct 10, 2004
    sorry to hear phil, hope you get her back on the road soon
     
  12. BigTex

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    #12 BigTex, Oct 10, 2004
    Practice after me......."diminished value".........."emotional duress".........."pain and suffering"...........


    I have a friend with a Miura....he RARELY even moves it..........for this very reason...



    So sorry, but at least you'll freshen up with new panels. Get the best resto guy you can find, you guys have some good ones over there!
     
  13. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #13 BigTex, Oct 10, 2004
    I had a full sized truck slam be broadside, caving the driver's door and spinning us. My gf was amazed I kept my temper, crawled from the car, tapped on the driver's window saying......"I'll need your papers, and the next several weeks of your allowance....."
     
  14. angelis

    angelis F1 Veteran
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    #14 angelis, Oct 10, 2004
    sorry to hear about the accident.

    I keep one of those throw away cameras in each of my cars. If I ever get into an accident, I'll just take pics of everything, including the driver even if it means blocking the whole road.

    (Unless its mu fault of course.)
     
  15. thecarreaper

    thecarreaper F1 World Champ
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    #15 thecarreaper, Oct 10, 2004
    really sorry to read about this, i hope it gets resolved quickly and to your satisfaction. michael
     

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