Ouch Crashed Classics

bijapos

bijapos wrote: »

There used to be a scrap or parts dealer near the Red Cow roundabout,

I lived in Monastery Gate Close for over 2 years from 2003 on, never even went for a look in there
Sounds like it would have been a decent place for a poke around.

Means Of Escape

carchaeologist wrote: »

Shortwheelbase Jag XJ.

Even shorter wheel base xjs now

Bigus

Not the best crash safety here



http://copart.co.uk/c2/homeSearch.html?_eventId=getLot&execution=e1s1&lotId=15320141&returnPage=SEARCH_RESULTS

maidhc

Old cars are really made out of rubbish compared to new ones, not to mention the complete lack of passive safety aids and sensible design.

If you even compare the amount of bracing and physical size of a 2011 Mondeo to a Corty.

I hope I never have a crash in a classic!

John Larkin

Bigus wrote: »

Not the best crash safety here



http://copart.co.uk/c2/homeSearch.html?_eventId=getLot&execution=e1s1&lotId=15320141&returnPage=SEARCH_RESULTS

The Borgward actually performed well in that collision. If you look at all of the photos on the link you can see that the roof was cut off with those hydraulic jaws that firemen love using when called to accidents. The cabin space has not suffered any significant intrusion or deformation.

Type 17

John Larkin wrote: »

...The cabin space has not suffered any significant intrusion or deformation.

Except from the steering column, which has been thrust up and back, resulting in a steering wheel that is obviously deformed from striking the face or chest of the driver

Not sure about the Isabella, but before the 1960's most new cars' steering gear was in front of the engine, with a long straight column, which formed a 'spear' for the driver in all but the most minor crashes. Later cars had the steering assembly behind the engine on the bulkhead which improved things greatly.

Midnight_EG

RoverJames wrote: »

I lived in Monastery Gate Close for over 2 years from 2003 on, never even went for a look in there
Sounds like it would have been a decent place for a poke around.

It's still there, my mates Dad owns it...grand little place!


...Although, is it Kinsella's or the other Scrapyard that's literally beside it you're all talking about?

Bigus

I always worry about the safety of classics compared to modern cars here's another example of why I worry driving older stuff.

Diabhalta

Explosive_Cornflake wrote: »

Wasnt staged, here's the scoop

It is actually an insurance fraud. The driver got convicted and had to pay for the damage.

Kenny Logins

Diabhalta wrote: »

It is actually an insurance fraud. The driver got convicted and had to pay for the damage.

I thought the case against him was postponed..? When did it go ahead?

unkel

A quick google shows that the case was postponed and has not gone ahead. Just as you said, Kenny Loggins.

Diabhalta

Kenny Logins wrote: »

I thought the case against him was postponed..? When did it go ahead?

Oh, I thought he got convicted (read an article ages ago where they said that he got convicted and has to pay the damage done). It seems that since last October nothing is happening.

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Bigus

Diabhalta wrote: »

Do tell !

dharn

It looks photoshopped to me no sign of damage

alastair

dharn wrote: »

It looks photoshopped to me no sign of damage

dharn

Aa that will buff out

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roast

This thread is depressing.

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mb1725

"Honey, I think we should have brought the roof rack!" :rolleyes: