GT-40......Toast!

[aeronca65t]

Wrecked, actually. This is the second one wrecked recentley.

More info:
https://www.telegram.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar...=73235145292613

Picture Link:
https://wtimg.us.publicus.com/apps/pbcsi....mp;MaxH=500.jpg

 

[DrEntropy]

Harken back to the "Ban low performance drivers..." bumper sticker. More money than brains?

really *sad* that.

 

[Nunyas]

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"the car went out of control"

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what is it about this statement that bugs me? Oh, I know, the small section in the article (one sentence) that hints at driver wrecklessness was down played compared to stating that the car "went out of control" several times...

 

[kennypinkerton]

Out of control means 200mph car 100mph driver. Oh, and by the damage list... I think they're 60mph estimate was off by at least 40mph or so. Out of control also equals some idiot doing twice the legal speed limit (or faster) on ANY road!

 

[Nunyas]

ah yes, to us that might be true, but to the generic public, "the car went out of control" means the car malfunctioned and crashed due to no fault of the driver. So the appropriate phrase probably should have been "the driver lost control", in which he probably had very little of to begin with.....

either way, it's good to hear that both the driver and more importantly the passenger are ok.

 

[Steve_S]

I don't find that sad at all. It helps keep Ford in business when they have to keep replacing smashed up $150,000 cars.

 

[DrEntropy]

His next car should likely be a Humber Super Snipe...

 

[JamesWilson]

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His next car should likely be a Humber Super Snipe...

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But they're not making any more of those... at any price.... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Lets see- it got "airborn" and tore a pole with its concrete anshor from the ground... sounds like a severe spasm in the driver's right leg to me /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jester.gif

 

[DrEntropy]

That'd be his ~only~ ticket to "unique" car ownership.

Or mebbe tattoo "IDIOT!" across his forehead, as a judgement, just to warn anyone who comes into contact with him?

 

[Sherlock]

... At least it wasn't one of the older, original GT40's, just one of the new ones.

People with money, who think they can drive, ...

 

[Hayfever]

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... At least it wasn't one of the older, original GT40's, just one of the new ones.

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My thoughts exactly. My stomach sank when I read the title in the forum list, a Ford GT is a bit of a different bird from a GT-40. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[kennypinkerton]

Yeah, you can actually fit in one if your taller than 5'11"

 

[tony barnhill]

I recently read where there was a serious recall on those - suspension or steering problems...Ford even sent a technician to each owner's home to correct the defect.

 

[kennypinkerton]

I've seen all the problems that Jeremy Clarkson had with his on Top Gear last year. Went back to Ford about half a dozen times, and still wasn't right when he got it the last time. I'd take one though. It'll be worth alot of money on 30-40 years!

 

[Banjo]

#1. DEALER PLATE! Oh man, I'd hate to be that salesman. The driver deserves to get yelled at.
How about the old saying "you break it, you bought it"?
#2. 60+mph in a 35mph zone?!! Thats just wreckless and stupid.
#3. Totally agree with the driver vs. car losing control remark.
#4. Jumped a curb, went airborne, and took out a pole, and all the passenger sustained was cuts and bruises? That says a lot for the construction of that car. Try that in an original GT40 (on second thought, please don't)
#5. I'd take the new Superformance version over the ford. They say it uses parts that 90%of which could be bolted on an original GT40. How's that for a replica?!
P.S. I'm 6'1"... Can you say "Gurney bubble"?
OK that's it for me /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[tony barnhill]

Unique Motorcars over in Gadsden, AL - one of the oldest Cobra replica builders - was offering a GT-40 for a while (don't know if they still do)....saw one in their showroom - even sat in it....man

 

[beaulieu]

My friend was one of the first to total a new Viper when they first came out !

 

[DrEntropy]

heehehaahaaahoohohoooo!!!

"Gurney Bubble" in a GT 40, Ben at th' helm.....

Heeehehheeeeeeeeee.

I love it!

 

[kennypinkerton]

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Unique Motorcars over in Gadsden, AL - one of the oldest Cobra replica builders - was offering a GT-40 for a while (don't know if they still do)....saw one in their showroom - even sat in it....man

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I remember seeing them in Kit Car Magazine. Haven't bought one (that magazine) in years, but as I recall, they used to do a pretty good replica. Another place in MS used to do a very realistic Countach complete with very original looking birdcage tube frame. I think they got shutdown though.

Speaking of Countach... About 10 years ago in Robb Report magazine, the Toy Store (can't rememebr if it was Atlanta or Miami) had a REAL 1988 Countach for sale for $8800. I was about 17 at the time, and no real job to speak of. As I recall the engine was there, but it wasn't running - maybe blown up?.... If I'da been working and had the money though... <sigh> /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif A couple years later - I just missed buying a Replica countach for sale locally for $3000 (by about half an hour the PO told me). I'd seen it and it would've gotten $20,000 or more today. Was well done, and he probably had over $3000 in original Lambo badges and wheels. Would've been cool... Ah the one's that got away /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

 

[Guest]

Well, even though it's not an original GT-40 it's still a fantastic car by any measure, and a shame to see trashed since it is a limited production model. What a bonehead...

I'd also take the Superformance Cobra Daytona coupe replica, saw on of those last summer at our local Friday night cruise in (no camera with me unfortunately), and just read the write up in the last R&T on it, what an unbelievable car.

For more exotic car carnage, including an Enzo or 2, go here. Sad what people with money can manage to do with some of the most beautiful machines.

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