Timber and brown - crashed

[UltimateJames]

OUCH !! bet that was a scary ride, Glad to hear the mrs is ok mate.

[nigel bickle]

Sad-still looked a strong old bus (and the Traveller looked Ok too!)Glad she walked away Ok.Feds giving you grief? Any idea what caused the rear to step out?

[mnde]

Oh Wobbler... That's really sad. I'm glad your wife wasn't hurt as it looks nasty, and undoubtedly a horrid experience.After seeing that I'm wary about owning old rwd chod, because I'm so used to "predictable" fwd understeer. I'm trying to think actually whether I've ever driven a RWD car any distance... Oh yeah, actually a Hillman Super Minx and come to think of it a Lada Riva. Oh and a Lotus Exige on a Silverstone driving experience, but that's a little different! Mark.

[Pete-M]

Oh Wobbler... That's really sad. I'm glad your wife wasn't hurt as it looks nasty, and undoubtedly a horrid experience.After seeing that I'm wary about owning old rwd chod, because I'm so used to "predictable" fwd understeer. I'm trying to think actually whether I've ever driven a RWD car any distance... Oh yeah, actually a Hillman Super Minx and come to think of it a Lada Riva. Oh and a Lotus Exige on a Silverstone driving experience, but that's a little different!

RWD is the way.

[FredTransit]

HOLY SHIT! Glad the Mrs was OK, but it looked like the moggy kept her safe. Very sad, and it doesn't look like it's savable either.

[Mr Lobster]

Actually, shame (in a way) that it's a Traveller not a saloon. If it was then you could perhaps have 'saved' the scrappage victim Minor thats in CCW

[michiel]

Ooh shit, glad there aren't any personal injuries. *must always remember Florian is rwd*

[Mash]

What a shame so soon after taking custody. Glad to hear the missus was OK, car looks to have stood up well to the impact too.The cynic in me says it's a blessing it was not a more rare vehicle....

[AXrescuer]

Thanks folks (lol@Pog even though I shouldn't!)Yes, we were 'looking after' the car but it is in my wife's name and it's on my insurance policy. I've just taken a new policy out with a new company. I fear I might get my money's worth as the premium (including Bond and 2CV) was £159...Time to test them!

Sheila's Wheels?Glad the missis is ok!

[Minimad5]

Damn Glad the Mrs is all okay Shame about the moggy thoSure you can salvage bits such as the engine and fix up another shitter moggie ?Glad no one got hurt !

[j-j]

Jeez Ian, glad she's fine - shame for the old morris though.

RWD is the way.

-to end up on your roof

[Timewaster]

*Sucks air through teeth like a plumber giving a quote*Nasty! Many a life lost in those fenland dykes!Looks like she hit the toughest bit of the car at the bottom of the B post. The old thing held together well though.Shame as it looked a nice old mog. Hopefully there are plenty of decent parts to keep a few more going although I doubt that one will get fixed.Have you spoken to the owner yet? Are you expecting sympathy or fireworks! Lol.

[mk1_4dr]

Im sorry Ian....

 

 

 

[Justin Case]

Glad to to see your Mrs is ok, but it must have been a nasty shock for her. I was surprised how well the car stood up to it, wood must be pretty strong to take a bang like that without disintegrating

[Rusty Pelican]

Dam shame but no permanant damage to you wife which is good , poor moggy though , does the owner know whats happened yet , hope hes not too upset.

[outlaw118]

Just for you mate; sums it all up...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPwASebgPPw

 

This is very rude however....

[pbottomley]

poor moggie da minor....

[M'coli]

That's sooo sad, I'm glad Mrs Wobbler is ok.

[scrappylad]

Awful shame... still it put up a good fight to look after your missus.I don't normally condone such things, but as the car is clearly a total loss, perhaps it would be prudent to retain the number plate & put it on retention for when your friend returns from their travels.

[Torsten2001]

rotten news, terrible news, please pass my best to yer missus

[trigger]

rotten news, terrible news, please pass my best to yer missus

Same here Ian, Sorry to hear about it, but at least she walked out o.k, Car's you can replace, People you can't.

[Parky]

Mr Issigonis designs quite strong cars doesnt he? I thought the Moggie survived that pretty well and I am glad your wife is OK. Shame about the car but thats not really important is it compared to the missus.She's OK, cars insured, all is well. You can probably salvage loads of parts off the old Moggie and use them to save another one. Perhaps we should design Vehicle donor cards? "In the event of me being written off I would like to donate my:"WingsEngineRear AxleFluffy Dice(Tick where appropriate)

[garethj]

Any crash you walk away from is a good crash Glad Da Boss is ok, that's the main thing

[wuvvum]

They're a strong old bus those Moggies, really. Glad nobody was hurt. I have to say I'm impressed that your good wife managed to get the arse end out on a 948cc Moggy - I've tried and failed to do that on more than one occasion. 1098cc cars are a different story though...

[Father Ted]

Indeedy - bum karma on the car, but tis just a big lump of metal and can be twatted back into shape or replaced. People cant easily be replaced, and repair takes more than twattin with a hammer too. have ye told the owner yet?

[pompei]

Holy shit, what a lucky escape Glad the mrs is ok, shame about the car, but hey, it's only metal.

[Pillock]

Holy shit, what a lucky escape Glad the mrs is ok, shame about the car, but hey, it's only metal.

...and wood!What they all said really..... shame about the car, looked mint, but it's just a car. The fleshy pink bits inside are the important ones.

[dollywobbler]

Thanks folks. Sorry for the delay - I've been at the 2CV meeting for the best part of the weekend.Owner has been very sweet about it - she's be quite within her rights to be quite seriously miffed. Still not sure why the tail came out. Suspicions are that it might have crossplies on the back and that combined with a lift-off and a lot of camping gear caused the unexpected drifting. Once we're through this difficult weekend, I'm planning for both of us to go on a RWD handling course. I've not got that much experience of RWD myself really and it's knowing what causes a slide that's just as important as how to deal with it.

[morris_ital_lover]

Still not sure why the tail came out. Suspicions are that it might have crossplies on the back and that combined with a lift-off and a lot of camping gear caused the unexpected drifting.

Remember mixing crossplies with radials creates flying red austin 1100s!m0rris