The Death of a Griffith......R.I.P.
The Death of a Griffith......R.I.P.
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H & the Tsunami

Original Poster:

3,498 posts

269 months

Monday 17th January 2005
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Last night at 11:45pm my pride and joy beat its last breath

Heavy impact into earth bank several times after losing it on greasy road and sliding sideways across grass verge..

My first accident in 15 years, and it was totally my fault (Too fast too furious), now we have one less beautiful Griffith 500 in the world to enjoy.

She was the most exilerating and most beautiful car i have ever owned or driven, I will miss her.

(my apologies for the nickname in light of recent events)

beano500

20,854 posts

304 months

Monday 17th January 2005
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Condolences!

You're OK, though? (Apart from gutted, naturally.)


You won't be the first and certainly not the last!

gingerprince

571 posts

270 months

Monday 17th January 2005
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H & the Tsunami said:
Last night at 11:45pm my pride and joy beat its last breath


Sad news


H & the Tsunami said:
(my apologies for the nickname in light of recent events)


FYI you can change your nickname (temporarily or permanantly). If you click on "My Info" then "Profile" at the top of the page you can change your "Login Name" as appropriate.


Sy

Ballistic Banana

14,706 posts

296 months

Monday 17th January 2005
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Sorry to hear that Hamish... And Glad you walked away from it dont kick yourself to hard unfortunatly it can easyily be done in these Beasts.

All the best

BB

H & the..R.I.P.

Original Poster:

3,498 posts

269 months

Monday 17th January 2005
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Thank you for your kind words...I am amased that i walked away with only servere whiplash and seat belt bruising considering the severity of the damage incurred, TVR Bodyshop stopped estimating the repair cost when they reached £15.5k in parts alone.

Guillotine

5,516 posts

293 months

Monday 17th January 2005
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Bummer H...

when the Cheque comes...buy another!


glad your ok

andy

(was a pretty one an'all)

GreenV8S

31,014 posts

313 months

Monday 17th January 2005
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Have you worked out how it happened? I know how the details tend to blur after the event, but if you can learn from it you can take something positive from it.

old64er

1,388 posts

267 months

Tuesday 18th January 2005
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sorry to hear it mate

H & the..R.I.P.

Original Poster:

3,498 posts

269 months

Thursday 20th January 2005
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what do they say when you fall off a horse?......well the insurance co. have been most generous in their assesment of my car so i have been able to purchase a younger mistress with an excellant pedegree. Huzza.
The Tsunami is dead. Long live the Blue Bottle.

Thought would postthis to show how not to treat your pride and joy;
http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00497425f00000001.jpg

>> Edited by H & the..R.I.P. on Thursday 20th January 22:25

barreti

6,689 posts

266 months

Thursday 20th January 2005
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Good god, this must be some sort of record.
Trashed on Sunday and replaced by Thursday. And by something newer!
I bet you'll be driving like Miss Daisy for a while though eh

Just Andy43 to sort out now and the forum will be a happy place again.

beano500

20,854 posts

304 months

Friday 21st January 2005
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H & the..R.I.P. said:
The Tsunami is dead. Long live the Blue Bottle.


First: OUCH! Although it is testament to the fact that they ARE strong vehicles in adverse conditions contrary to some popular myths.

Second: Where's that "thread, useless, pictures" icon when we need it?

Definitely need more Blue Bottle information