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

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    #62
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    pred racer wrote: »
    :D

    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!


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    #63
    robtri
    Registered Users Posts: 5,473 ✭✭✭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..


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    #64
    fonda
    Registered Users Posts: 540 ✭✭✭fonda


    ned78 wrote: »
    Source?

    Very reliable source, was at the scene!


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    #65
    Hotwheels
    Registered Users Posts: 751 ✭✭✭Hotwheels


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


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    #66
    Yakult
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 7,941 Mod ✭✭✭✭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.


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    #67
    paddydriver
    Registered Users Posts: 2,080 ✭✭✭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:confused:

    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!


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    #68
    -Chris-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,035 ✭✭✭✭-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:


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    #69
    Victor_M
    Registered Users Posts: 1,608 ✭✭✭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:)


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    #70
    EPM
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    Very much so! No offence to everyone on here but they were really scraping for info!


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    #71
    milltown
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    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.


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    #72
    -Chris-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,035 ✭✭✭✭-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 :p).

    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:D


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    #73
    dubtom
    Registered Users Posts: 3,084 ✭✭✭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.


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    #74
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭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 :p).

    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:D
    you mean like CBG using them? :D


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    #75
    qz
    Registered Users Posts: 8,753 ✭✭✭qz


    OMG I'm famous.


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    #76
    Mr Quiet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35 ✭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:


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    #77
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,082 ✭✭✭✭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?


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    #78
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭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!


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    #79
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,234 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    Victor_M wrote: »
    Well the Herald is a sub-Par paper so it makes sense really:)
    ^^^^Will they quote that ^^^^ :D


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    #80
    paddydriver
    Registered Users Posts: 2,080 ✭✭✭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... :D

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


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    #81
    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,762 ✭✭✭✭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....... ;)

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    #82
    MarkN
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    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.


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    #83
    Calibos
    Registered Users Posts: 7,806 ✭✭✭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 :D


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    #84
    -Chris-
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    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.


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    #85
    peasant
    Registered Users Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭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" :D


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    #86
    Zube
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,502 ✭✭✭Zube


    peasant wrote: »
    You overlooked the all important "allegedly" :D

    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.


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    #87
    HashSlinging
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭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.


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    #88
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,538 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


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


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    #89
    Mr Quiet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35 ✭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:


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    #90
    Serect user
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭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.


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    #91
    El Guapo!
    Registered Users Posts: 12,431 ✭✭✭✭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


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