Accident damaged early 127 for sale....

[nigel bickle]

9am this morning.....

 

 

Wasn that parked behind the Dattie?

 

 

 

Seems some kind gentleman in a blue car elected to re-arrange mine last night;- but didnt feel the need to own up.

Must have been a fun drive home -without headlights...

 

So. Anyone interested in a 30,000 mile (all MOT's to prove) booted 903cc 127? Cheap!!

 

Reckon its a reasonably simple repair- (might even have the damn panels) but I'm not well enough to take it on-right now, so its over the bridge -unless someone wants it.

 

Taxed till Sept-so it could sit a little while-if you're serious...

 

Revo's dont come with it -I'm afraid

[Guest]

Crikey, considering how far it looks to have been chucked it seems to have taken the impact pretty well indeed! Tossers. Looks repairable at least.

[nigel bickle]

Tis-just not by me. Recent ops means its no real spannering for a while yet.Dont know how he missed 'Moomin' -the Dattie....just damn glad he did.Thankfully, I've got another (later- ex race) 127.

[dollywobbler]

Isn't it great living in a society where after having an accident, the first thought is to escape? Whether you hit a car or a child in some cases...Very sorry to see this Nigel. Hope someone can take it on!

[trigger]

Must of hit it pretty hard, Did the neighbours not hear anything?.Time to take a drive around the block to look for a freshly damaged car then.

[Mr Lobster]

Twat. Why don't people take responsibility for their own actions anymore? Sorry to see this, hope someone can take it on...

[nigel bickle]

Phoned the rozzers this 9am morning. ''Sorry, we will note,& supply a Ref number, but we won't be sending anyone out -but you MUST produce your docs WITHIN 24hours.Oh I see there aren't any Police stations open until Monday morning...So- I wont be able to report it for at least 25hours...''Yes-you'll technically be in breach, and therefore liable for prosecution-but I'll make a note on the file...''In the meantime will you be looking for a scrote in a blue car with a crumpled wing & no lights?''We'll certainly keep our eyes open....''So- as it stands- if I'm not on the doorstep-with all the relevant, current paperwork when they open (at 10am!)tomorrow- I'M liable for prosecution...Looking for the miscreant? No chance.

[Gompo]

Fucking ridiculous isnt it.Very annoyed for you Nigel. I actually PM'd you (to which you replied) on Retro Rides about 3 years ago wanting info on this Fiat 127..I am guessing nothing happened with that Datsun that got hit a few months back either.Wank.

[VWPowered]

what a pisser love the car too

[outlaw118]

Some people are only alive because it's illegal to kill them.....

[Ratdat]

That's pretty shit. Slightly fortunate it wasn't the Bluebird but still...Is there any chassis damage or just bent suspension?

[bigstraight6]

Phoned the rozzers this 9am morning. ''Sorry, we will note,& supply a Ref number, but we won't be sending anyone out -but you MUST produce your docs WITHIN 24hours.Oh I see there aren't any Police stations open until Monday morning...So- I wont be able to report it for at least 25hours...''Yes-you'll technically be in breach, and therefore liable for prosecution-but I'll make a note on the file...''In the meantime will you be looking for a scrote in a blue car with a crumpled wing & no lights?Christ on a bike, how utterly ridiculous hope that there is a happy outcome for the little Fiat.......''We'll certainly keep our eyes open....''So- as it stands- if I'm not on the doorstep-with all the relevant, current paperwork when they open (at 10am!)tomorrow- I'M liable for prosecution...Looking for the miscreant? No chance.

Christ on a bike, how utterly ridiculous Hope that there is at least a happy ending for the little Fiat.....

[michiel]

^What they all said^, bastards.

[Minimad5]

Lets hope its only suspension damage an nothin' major like the Chassis Hope you find the culprit an have the car happily repaired by a fellow Autoshiter - Keep it in the family 'ey

[wuvvum]

Bugger. Hate to see that happen to such a rare little car - I've always had a soft spot for 127s too. You don't seem to have a lot of luck in your dealings with the old bill either, do you? Unfortunately I'm completely out of space at the moment (at least until someone buys the Carlsson and/or the Skoda) or I'd have been tempted to take it on myself, as long as the chassis wasn't bent.

[pompei]

That's a real shame as they are great little cars with a surprisingly small following - pitch one of these against a Nova and see what the spotty youfs make of it.

[nigel bickle]

Feds checking it tomorrow-then we'll assess/move.Right now I'm not permitted to even open the bonnet to evaluate.Wuvvum-you have pm.

[Torsten2001]

That's super shit luck and I am heartbroken for you but please don't scrap it, I can pop it in a corner somewhere!

[nigel bickle]

Lets see how bad it is. Its got tax till Sept-so can sit if needs be, but the neighbours will kick off if I leave it too long...

[nigel bickle]

Well- news isnt that bad-although it must have been one hell of an impact:-

 

Damage seems confined to the strut- which is badly bent, driveshaft, wishbone, rack & a/rollbar all look straight-and act normally through the range.

 

Chassis looks unmarked although it clearly flexed a little as some of the underseal popped.

 

I have a new, spare, strut that go with it,together with a used (but good)spare disc Just in case!) - IF someone intends to restore.

 

 

Got about a week I reckon, before the neighbours kick off- or the local kids take an interest....

[Minimad5]

If only i had a flat bed to bring it all the way back to Birkenhead :(What ever you do DONT SCRAP IT !