Mike:
I'm very sorry to hear about the accident and consequential damage to your
Tiger. Thank goodness that you or the other driver were not injured. If it
would be any help at this point, I think I may have a spare headlight ring
for a Mk 1. I'll have to go through my spares to see if I still have it.
Of course, until I find it, I can't vouch for it's condition, assuming I
even still have it. Please let me know if you still need one and I'll see
what I can do for you.
Again, sorry to hear about your loss. I, along with most others on this
list I'm sure, would be very interested to see how you get treated by your
"collector car" insurance company. Unless it would be to much of an
imposition, please keep us posted as to the progress and outcome of your
claim. I currently have my Tiger Mk1A insured with Haggerty and, luckily,
have not had a claim. However, I've always wondered how they would handle
it...
Thanks again and please let me know if you still need the headlight ring.
Good luck, Mike,
Andy Walker
B382001600LRXFE
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Sutter" <mjsutter@cts.com>
To: "The List" <tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 06, 2002 10:07 AM
Subject: Heartbreak
> Listers,
>
> While driving my Mk1a to a Socal Shelby function, my car and I were the
victim
> of a fellow motorists misjudgment. The result being the complete
destruction
> of my car's right front fender and the leading edge of the passenger door.
>
> I cant believe it happened to me, but it has. Details as follows;
>
> I was driving along a two lane road when a fellow motorist in a Ford F-150
> made a left turn across my lane right in front of me. Obviously she didn't
see
> me. I braked hard, (all four Comp T/A's are flat spotted), and that gave
her
> just enough time to position the right side of her rear bumper directly in
> line with my right side headlight. The bumper of the Ford peeled open my
> passenger-side fender like a can opener, subsequently driving the trailing
> edge of the fender underneath the leading edge of the door. Its a mess.
>
> This event will, I'm sure, test the benefits of "Collector Car" insurance.
and
> my patience.
>
> All complaining aside, I am now in dire need of a right front clip, both
inner
> and outer fenders and a valance, I will take an entire front clip as well,
not
> to mention right side turn signal, head light door, upper grill opening
trim
> section, SS fender trim, Tiger script "260" badge surround, etc.
>
> Please reply if you have any of these parts (Tiger or Alpine V) available.
>
> I cant believe this has happened, but It has.
>
> All involved human parties appear to be unhurt, but my Tiger is hurting.
>
> I had it all detailed and ready for British Car Day in Fallbrook tomorrow.
Oh
> well, maybe next year.
>
> Watch out.
>
> Mike
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