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bmagni · 11-27-2006, 08:32 PM

5vz-fe · 11-27-2006, 08:34 PM

Looks like the pole won!

RC45 · 11-27-2006, 08:51 PM

Think they'll ticket the driver for "Standing" in a "No Standing Zone" - or just shoot him?

stmoritzer · 11-28-2006, 04:59 AM

^ thought the same when I saw the pic

I guess the passengers survived (thanks to the monocoque)

Stoopie · 11-28-2006, 05:13 AM

I bid €5 for the engine, it still looks pretty good

Hey it's better than trashing it!

Erez · 11-28-2006, 05:17 AM

^ yeah.. the monocoque saved some life so far it seems..
and it shows why the poles tech should be upgraded.. those shown at 5th gear once
could have saved a lot of people (and cars..)

davide · 11-28-2006, 06:27 AM

Polehugger!

Shame on the GT... hopefully no one got seriously injured.

cooperluke · 11-28-2006, 07:06 AM

Poor CGT....

bmagni · 11-28-2006, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by stmoritzer

^ thought the same when I saw the pic

I guess the passengers survived (thanks to the monocoque)

yeah, driver only had broken leg and bruised arm

TopGearNL · 11-28-2006, 02:20 PM

CGT Vs Pole --> Pole

Shame to see it wrecked, driver should have broken both legs, now he's still able to drive!

EnzoLover · 11-28-2006, 02:24 PM

One more...

deth · 11-28-2006, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by RC45

Think they'll ticket the driver for "Standing" in a "No Standing Zone" - or just shoot him?

ya....that pole was probably under survailance too...so 50+ bullets sounds about right :roll:

bmagni · 11-28-2006, 09:58 PM

The accident apparently took place last Saturday during a party. Both the car's owner and the driver at the time of the accident were in attendance. The owner let the other driver, a prominent businessman, take the Carrera GT out for a spin. As you might imagine, it was a spirited drive, as the Carrera GT is an obscenely powerful piece of machinery.

That kind of power commands a great deal of respect, and accidents can and do happen even with seasoned, trained drivers behind the wheel. In this case, it appears that the car proved to be more than this person bargained for, and it hit the utility pole at what appears to have been a significant rate of speed, based on how far into the bodywork it's lodged.
The driver thankfully escaped with a broken foot. It could have been worse. It could have been tragic. This is an aspect that's easily lost on us as we try to think up snarky and witty things to say about the photos. Somebody could have been killed -- the driver, a pedestrian, another motorist. Miraculously, the only injury suffered was minor.

Oh yeah. And the car appears to be totaled, much to the chagrin of Porschephiles. But here's the part you aren't reading anywhere else: the man who wrecked the car made good. As we mentioned, he happened to be a very big businessman, and we now know that he's also a standup guy. He bought the car's owner another Carrera GT the next day. With lower mileage on the odometer to boot.

dutchmasterflex · 11-28-2006, 10:14 PM

Damn.. I woner where in NY that was.. almost looks like it could of been in my hometown.

I'm sure if you had the money a replacing the CGT would be expected.. but can you imagine having to buy one just because you totalled your buddies?!

RC45 · 11-28-2006, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by bmagni

As we mentioned, he happened to be a very big businessman, and we now know that he's also a standup guy. He bought the car's owner another Carrera GT the next day. With lower mileage on the odometer to boot.

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If true, this goes to show why he was willing to hit the go pedal as hard as he did