Ferrari 575 Maranello F1 written off in Sandyford this morning (All Threads Merged)

smash

This Enzo was also rebuilt

Zube

wtf? Why do Enzos keep breaking in half? Is it like the Starship Enterprise, where they have to eject the Warp Core in an accident before it explodes?

smash

Zube wrote: »

wtf? Why do Enzos keep breaking in half? Is it like the Starship Enterprise, where they have to eject the Warp Core in an accident before it explodes?

security feature, like how a lizard drops it's tail when it gets scared!

robtri

that ferrari looks like it could easily be repaired....I would be very surprised if this car is not repaired....

fonda

Valetor was not insured to drive the car and took it out for a spin, he decided to hit the sport button as he was driving to "see what it done" and lost control :eek:

TomMc

But who would spend serious money on a crash repaired one. Just because it might look like mainly cosmetic damage, doesn't mean the steering will feel right even if repaired. Never mind the integrity of the car as a whole.

Fixing wrecked exotics reminds me of Trigger and his broom with all those new heads and handles.:D

Owen

fonda wrote: »

Valetor was not insured to drive the car and took it out for a spin, he decided to hit the sport button as he was driving to "see what it done" and lost control :eek:

Source?

Drummerboy08

fonda wrote: »

Valetor was not insured to drive the car and took it out for a spin, he decided to hit the sport button as he was driving to "see what it done" and lost control :eek:

In biggest Monty Python voice "now dont do it again!"

I remember something similar happening in a dealership my oul fella worked in. The valetor took a Z3 for a spin on his lunch, rallied it up the road, managed to flip it. Complete write off.

TBH, if i was driving that Peugeot i'd be more worried. What insurance company will believe the story? "Well you see, the black Ferrari just flew around the corner............"

pred racer

Drummerboy08 wrote: »

TBH, if i was driving that Peugeot i'd be more worried. What insurance company will believe the story? "Well you see, the black Ferrari just flew around the corner............"

That ferrari is probably up for sale on ebay with light frontal damage :-)

el diablo

fonda wrote: »

Valetor was not insured to drive the car and took it out for a spin, he decided to hit the sport button as he was driving to "see what it done" and lost control :eek:

Spoof. you just made that up. :rolleyes:

Drummerboy08

pred racer wrote: »

That ferrari is probably up for sale on ebay with light frontal damage :-)

Slight dent on bonnet, crack in both headlamps, mark on wing (can be polished out) Slight kerbing to both front alloys. No serious chassis damage, airbags intact (but out). Car is driving.

Buy your place in motoring history by being a clown and spending 100k on a car thats almost wrote off in a recession!

robtri

TomMc wrote: »

But who would spend serious money on a crash repaired one. Just because it might look like mainly cosmetic damage, doesn't mean the steering will feel right even if repaired. Never mind the integrity of the car as a whole.

Fixing wrecked exotics reminds me of Trigger and his broom with all those new heads and handles.:D

people would queue up to buy it if it was cheap enough after repairs... no matter what damage was repaired..

fonda

ned78 wrote: »

Source?

Very reliable source, was at the scene!

Hotwheels

Sad to see a Ferrari like that, hope all involved were ok....:eek:

Yakult

Not many drivers can say their car was wrote off by a ferrari lol.

Glad no one was hurt tho despite what looked like a heavy enough impact.

paddydriver

Zube wrote: »

wtf? Why do Enzos keep breaking in half? Is it like the Starship Enterprise, where they have to eject the Warp Core in an accident before it explodes?

Reminds me of the time the stick of dynamite blew the terminator in half in the original:P The front bit kept crawling... Or maybe the Ferrari's are like the T1000's in T2 and just come back together magically

Anyway, back to point... The Pug is up on the path and in the fence; I walk that path twice a week with my kids in the pram! Thankful no one was killed on the path!

-Chris-

From the Evening Herald:

Evening Herald wrote: »

By Cormac Murphy

Wednesday March 11 2009



A top-of-the-range Ferrari worth €160,000 was wrecked in a road accident in Dublin's Sandyford.
The flash Ferrari 575 Maranello F1 from Des Cullen Cars on Blackthorn Road in Sandyford hit a blue Peugot 307 yesterday. Trevor Musgrave of Des Cullen Cars said the only casualty was the car.

Valeted
The accident happened on the way back to the showroom after the car had been valeted.
A contributor to the Boards.ie website commented: "It was only a matter of time. There's two lanes there coming down from the Beacon court, one is a right turn into Dunnes, they're not really marked that well."
The bonnet of the Ferrari was completely ripped off in the accident. Bits of both cars were strewn across the road as members of the emergency services swept the debris away.
Another contributor to Boards.ie said: "Look at the state of the bonnet! It's going backwards! Glad to hear everyone's alright. That's an expensive loss for Des."

Looks like the Herald reads boards - and I hope I'm not alone in thinking that quoting an anonymous internet contributor as a source of opinion for an established newspaper is pretty sub-par journalism.

:rolleyes:

Victor_M

AudiChris wrote: »

From the Evening Herald:




Looks like the Herald reads boards - and I hope I'm not alone in thinking that quoting an anonymous internet contributor as a source of opinion for an established newspaper is pretty sub-par journalism.

:rolleyes:

Well the Herald is a sub-Par paper so it makes sense really:)

EPM

Very much so! No offence to everyone on here but they were really scraping for info!

milltown

robtri wrote: »

possibly.... but much better to get that than have it sitting outside your showroom for at least 12 months further depreciating

I'm open to correction on this but I'm pretty sure Des is more of a broker than a dealer. Himself and his dad are very well connected in well heeled motoring circles and afaik most of his stock is just being sold for somebody else, or on approval from dealers accross the pond.

He currently has three Astons, two Bentley Continentals, five Ferarris and two Porsches listed on Carzone. I can't imagine anyone would have that sort of capital tied up in stock in this country.

-Chris-

Actually, now that I've thought about that newspaper article quoting us, could people do me a small favour?

The photos on the first post of this thread were taken by me. I haven't given authorisation to anyone to reprint or reuse them (except of course boards.ie ).

If you see an article that uses any part of my photos, can you let me know?

Lazy journalism is one thing, but "misappropriating" copyrighted material is quite another...

Thanks!! :D

dubtom

AudiChris wrote: »

From the Evening Herald:




Looks like the Herald reads boards - and I hope I'm not alone in thinking that quoting an anonymous internet contributor as a source of opinion for an established newspaper is pretty sub-par journalism.

:rolleyes:

Was thinking the same myself. typical tabloid,not only did the 'Journo' not leave the office to cover the story,he didn't even leave his desk. Actually must check if they used one of the photo's posted here.

smash

AudiChris wrote: »

Actually, now that I've thought about that newspaper article quoting us, could people do me a small favour?

The photos on the first post of this thread were taken by me. I haven't given authorisation to anyone to reprint or reuse them (except of course boards.ie ).

If you see an article that uses any part of my photos, can you let me know?

Lazy journalism is one thing, but "misappropriating" copyrighted material is quite another...

Thanks!! :D

you mean like CBG using them?

qz

OMG I'm famous.

Mr Quiet

fonda wrote: »

Valetor was not insured to drive the car and took it out for a spin, he decided to hit the sport button as he was driving to "see what it done" and lost control :eek:

fonda wrote: »

Very reliable source, was at the scene!

It was a valet guy and there is an issue over the insurance aspect. Valet guy lost it into oncoming traffic. Valet guy was allegedly not on the insurance policy for the valet company.

Easy to see the problems this is going to cause Des. Can he be arsed with it all any more at his age?

:pac:

Random

Mr Quiet wrote: »

It was a valet guy and there is an issue over the insurance aspect. Valet guy lost it into oncoming traffic. Valet guy was allegedly not on the insurance policy for the valet company.

Easy to see the problems this is going to cause Des. Can he be arsed with it all any more at his age?

:pac:

Where you reading this?

smash

Mr Quiet wrote: »

Easy to see the problems this is going to cause Des. Can he be arsed with it all any more at his age?

Why should he worry, he's nothing to do with the dealership any more!

Seth Brundle

Victor_M wrote: »

Well the Herald is a sub-Par paper so it makes sense really:)

^^^^Will they quote that ^^^^

paddydriver

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Funny thing is that its the 2nd Ferrari that has been wrecked in the Sandyford industrial estate. A F355 was wrecked about a 2 mins drive from where this one was ruined. Its the bermuda triangle for Ferrari`s

Was thinking that too... that guy was giving welly around the corner (ironically it was claimed - just after a valet too!!) and he said there was too much tyre dressing applied and he lost it and went into a wall next to a bus stop!

Creepy... both Ferrari's wrecked just after a valet in the same locality... Q that creepy music from 80's program I cannot think of the name of...

Just remembered... The Twilight Zone! Somethings going on for Ferrari's on Sandyford. Better stop driving mine through there.... as if!

galwaytt

Zube wrote: »

wtf? Why do Enzos keep breaking in half? Is it like the Starship Enterprise, where they have to eject the Warp Core in an accident before it explodes?

....oh, that's easy. The guy that does their design used to design thermostat's on 156's, but got a promotion.......

MarkN

Can I just say that I know the owner of the valet company that has been linked to this and it's a bloody disgrace that some idiot on Boards has been allowed claim anyone was or wasn't insured on any policy. :mad:

And there's plenty of companies that bridge the difference of a cars price tag to the owner and the value the insurance company will pay out - if I can have one on my car I don't see why a prestige car dealer can't avail of same.

Calibos

AudiChris wrote: »

From the Evening Herald:




Looks like the Herald reads boards - and I hope I'm not alone in thinking that quoting an anonymous internet contributor as a source of opinion for an established newspaper is pretty sub-par journalism.

:rolleyes:

I've suspected that for a while now. A few times now I have had that deja-vu feeling when reading some of the Heralds small sidebar 'human interest' stories and then next time I logged into boards I'd realise that I had read them all in 'Afterhours'....the day before the Herald

-Chris-

MarkN wrote: »

Can I just say that I know the owner of the valet company that has been linked to this and it's a bloody disgrace that some idiot on Boards has been allowed claim anyone was or wasn't insured on any policy. :mad:

Fair point, this is just like the "rumour mill" for dealer closures.

There's no point in posting something you think is true here, unless you can substantiate it, especially as this involves legal liability etc.

peasant

MarkN wrote: »

Can I just say that I know the owner of the valet company that has been linked to this and it's a bloody disgrace that some idiot on Boards has been allowed claim anyone was or wasn't insured on any policy. :mad:

You overlooked the all important "allegedly"

Zube

peasant wrote: »

You overlooked the all important "allegedly"

For all we know, Mr. Quiet made the legally recognised four-finger "air quotes" sign when he typed "allegedly", which definitely clears him of all legal and moral responsibility for spreading scurrilous rumours about businesspeople.

HashSlinging

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Funny thing is that its the 2nd Ferrari that has been wrecked in the Sandyford industrial estate. A F355 was wrecked about a 2 mins drive from where this one was ruined. Its the bermuda triangle for Ferrari`s

think you could be on to something... queue x-files music.

btkm8unsl0w5r4

God I would hate if I had expensive stock lying around unsold for ages and then some guy writes off the car.....

Mr Quiet

MarkN wrote: »

Can I just say that I know the owner of the valet company that has been linked to this and it's a bloody disgrace that some idiot on Boards has been allowed claim anyone was or wasn't insured on any policy. :mad:

Sorry about that. I didn't mean to insinuate anything. But if you know Tony et al I am sure you can ask them yourself.

Please come back and set the matter straight? That would be nice.

:pac:

Serect user

I know the guys very well. The owner of the valeting company is great at what he does it's just unfortunate for all parties involved. Thank god no one was hurt.

I heard the guy was not insured cause he only works at the weekend normally ,but all full timers are insured. I know the owner wasn't the one who gave the keys to valetor he knew nothing about the Ferrari untill it was hit.

El Guapo!

"Rumour" has it that Des didnt own the car. Plus the price was only dropped by 40grand a couple of weeks ago cause it wasnt selling.

Where's MacGuyver when ya need him?....A bit of electrical tape, a straw, and a shoe, and he'd have the ferrari like new again!!!:D

Keith C

Sooooooo who gets the bill for the ferrari?
Insurance company?
Valetor company sued directly?

The peugeot will be MIAB if it turns out an uninsured driver

Wouldnt want to be trying to sort this one out

Ruski

The lad who was driving that car goes to my school. Furthermore, he's in my year. He's never in school though, due to his valeting job.

At least that's what I have heard from some of the lads in my year.

aphex™

Nearly saw a crash same place this morning, somebody flying down the right lane, saw somebody stopped to go right and barged in at full speed to the left lane nearly taking out 2 cars. It was a woman in a honda prelude.

Was wondering what all the stuff on the road was from :rolleyes:

-Chris-

Serect user wrote: »

The owner of the valeting company is great at what he does it's just unfortunate for all parties involved. Thank god no one was hurt.

+1

Serect user wrote: »

I heard the guy was not insured cause he only works at the weekend normally..

Dean09 wrote: »

"Rumour" has it that Des didnt own the car...

FFS, no more rumours or heresay! Either come on and say what you know for certain, or leave it at home.

-Chris-

Serect user wrote: »

I heard the guy was not insured cause he only works at the weekend normally

Ruski wrote: »

The lad who was driving that car goes to my school...
...He's never in school though, due to his valeting job.

And this proves my point on rumours...

Anan1

AudiChris wrote: »

And this proves my point on rumours...

Exactly, we want a pic of him in the drivers seat of the crashed 575 wearing his school uniform or no sale.

Seth Brundle

Ruski wrote: »

The lad who was driving that car goes to my school. Furthermore, he's in my year. He's never in school though, due to his valeting job.

At least that's what I have heard from some of the lads in my year.

Would you stop talking shíte. This kind of stuff just makes matters worse.
Any more unsubstantiated rumours (by anyone) will result in a weeks ban for the offender.

antodeco

I heard it was the butler in the kitchen with the candlestick :rolleyes:

Darragh29

Does anyone know who actually owns the car?

Johnboy Mac

Oh, my dream car is fooked. What a shame. €30k plus should sort it!