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Discussion in '348/355' started by TheMayor, Dec 17, 2013.

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  1. TheMayor

    TheMayor Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #1 TheMayor, Dec 17, 2013
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    OMG I feel so sorry for the owner. I missed seeing the event by about 5 minutes. I just turned the corner and saw the gathering crowd and the fire/rescue show up.

    On a beautiful day in Redondo Beach California, a tree limb broke off and hit dead center a 348 spider parked on the street.

    I don't know the complete circumstances. A city or power company vehicle was also involved and it's roof was also dented/crushed. It's possible the maintenance vehicle caused the tree to break or they were there trying to stop it from breaking or inspecting it if it had been reported.

    It looks like no one was hurt but the car... I think it's unrecoverable.

    I've seen this car on the street many times. I know it got good use in its life before this tragic end.

    I cannot tell you how many times I drove under that tree. I did it just last night. If it came down on me then, I would not be here today!
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  2. gaw111

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    #2 gaw111, Dec 17, 2013
    Wow, that has to suck!
     
  3. F355steve

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    #3 F355steve, Dec 17, 2013
    Wow, that is some bad luck right there. I feel of the owner.... Fchatter maybe?
     
  4. vrsurgeon

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    #4 vrsurgeon, Dec 17, 2013
    That really blows! Sorry for the owner..
     
  5. vvassallo

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    #5 vvassallo, Dec 17, 2013
    That is no spider. It is owned by someone we know. It happened at about 11:30 AM today. I just drove by before and right after it happened because I was on an appointment around the corner. I did stop and chat with people about it. Every RB cop and fireman was there. I really cannot say more. Very sad day. Power is/was out. The Gas Co. was working in the street and that is their truck that also got crushed, missing a worker by minutes.
     
  6. ernie

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    #6 ernie, Dec 17, 2013
    That SUCKS so bad!
     
  7. stevew3765

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    #7 stevew3765, Dec 17, 2013
    R.I.P
     
  8. FlyingAces

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    #8 FlyingAces, Dec 17, 2013
    Is that "B"??? I dont want to say his name out of privacy. Terrible
     
  9. plugzit

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    #9 plugzit, Dec 17, 2013
    Not a good day at the plugzit residence.
    348 in critical condition on life support.
     
  10. FlyingAces

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    #10 FlyingAces, Dec 17, 2013
    BRUCEEEE NO WAYYYY. Im so sorry. which one of the 2 was it. OMG I use to park my 355 there all the time. If anyone can bring her back is you.
     
  11. Dave rocks

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    #11 Dave rocks, Dec 17, 2013
    Man, Bruce that really sucks! I'm just glad no person was injured.

    Very sorry about this.
     
  12. Tally Ho

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    #12 Tally Ho, Dec 17, 2013
    That hurts to look at. The good news is no one was physically hurt. I'm sure the mental anguish is overwhelming. As we say on the Corvette Forum - Cars can be replaced; people can not. Hopefully your insurance treats you right.
     
  13. bobzdar

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    #13 bobzdar, Dec 17, 2013
    Glad everyone is ok, but that really sucks. I had it happen to me once but it wasn't a Ferrari and not that bad. Hope you get made whole, Bruce.
     
  14. lbell101

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    #14 lbell101, Dec 17, 2013
    Holy crap. Sorry to see that man.

    Larry
     
  15. GuyIncognito

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    #15 GuyIncognito, Dec 17, 2013
    sorry Bruce :(
     
  16. fatbillybob

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    #16 fatbillybob, Dec 17, 2013
    Oh Bruce,

    So sorry to hear but glad you were not in the car. City is liable. Upgrade to a 12 cylinder. I seem to have an extra.
     
  17. porphy

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    #17 porphy, Dec 17, 2013
    Very sorry to see this. I hope you can bring it back to life.
     
  18. wax

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    #18 wax, Dec 17, 2013
    :(

    Deep breath . . .

    Exhale.

    Glad you and yours are safe and sound.


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  19. bushwhacker

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    #19 bushwhacker, Dec 17, 2013
    B...your baby, WTF, make em pay big time.
     
  20. Kaivball

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    #20 Kaivball, Dec 17, 2013
    Are the challenge rims for sale...?

    :(

    Sorry about the mishap Bruce, glad you are ok.


    Kai
     
  21. ghardt

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    #21 ghardt, Dec 17, 2013
    Bruce,
    Sorry to see this horrible news. Please tell me this is some kinda sick joke!
     
  22. 2NA

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    #22 2NA, Dec 17, 2013
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    Sheeeit! Sorry to see that.

    Of course, we're here for ya.
     
  23. nismodrifter

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    #23 nismodrifter, Dec 17, 2013
    wow, at least you weren't in the car at the time and no one else was hurt.
     
  24. 3forty8

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    #24 3forty8, Dec 17, 2013
    Soon as I saw Bob's pics, the rims and that it was Redondo Beach I got an awful feeling... Bruce, glad you and Mrs. Plugzit were not in the car at the time. I am so sorry this happened. :(
     
  25. angelis

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    #25 angelis, Dec 18, 2013
    That sucks!!! Glad you're ok!
     
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