Why?

[V8VKK]

Anybody have any idea why this would not have been repaired?
http://www.copart.co.uk/c2/individualLot.html?lotI...

[simonpa]

With a rear-ender, there is a good chance the chassis is crumpled.
I would imagine that Am may not be happy about supplying a replacement outside of the dealer network.

It may be that it's a confiscated car and the rules preclude fixing and selling?

[Jon1967x]

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Looks the same car, can't believe they've been that unlucky to have 2

[JohnG1]

AML won't sell a V/H tub to anyone. If the chassis needs to be fixed it's back to Gaydon for re-manufacture. Take it to bits and rebuild on a new tub.

When I enquired about this a few years back I never got a straight answer to the question "have you done this before?"...

[Speculatore]

JohnG1 said:

AML won't sell a V/H tub to anyone. If the chassis needs to be fixed it's back to Gaydon for re-manufacture. Take it to bits and rebuild on a new tub.

When I inquired about this a few years back I never got a straight answer to the question "have you done this before?"...

But we all know a Porsche dealer who managed it......

[montecristo]

Speculatore said:

JohnG1 said:

AML won't sell a V/H tub to anyone. If the chassis needs to be fixed it's back to Gaydon for re-manufacture. Take it to bits and rebuild on a new tub.

When I inquired about this a few years back I never got a straight answer to the question "have you done this before?"...

But we all know a Porsche dealer who managed it......

That was entertaining while it lasted.

[Jon39]

One can visualise a club hammer repair shop might get to work on this one. Quoted ref. SCFLCCFP9EG. It does not look too bad in the photos, although if the tailgate is out of line, that could be tricky.

A new back panel on that car (might need to make a few spacers to make it fit), and there you go Sir. Proper job.

"The chap who ordered it, changed his mind about the colour. Only delivery mileage you see. I'll do you £40,000 off what it cost. That'll be £180,000 smackers. She's a good'n, Mate. Take care how you reverse, we don't want any bits falling off like".