ledfoot73 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Bought her new in 2008, have been on the forums kind of hit and miss since then. My wife and I were driving in to work and were in the process of exiting the highway when an suv comes flying out of the traffic and hit us at full speed, through us into a spin. I looked out of passenger side window where my wife was sitting and saw him coming at us from the side. After he hit us the second time I thought theres probably no coming back from this. The guy that hit us had a medical event and passed out at the wheel, he didnt regain consciousness until after the wreck. The crash took out the left quarter, trunk lid(bent, and warped), rear bumper, bent chassis, (floor pan and supports), right quarter, door, damage to front fender, damaged 2 wheels. Totaled. Thought I would buy it back but decided not to when I got underneath and saw the chassis damage. Hard hit that was worse than it looked. Amazed at the cars ability to take a hit like this and keep us intact. The structural supports in the door probably kept it from coming in on my wife. Absolutely loved this car and had 0 intentions of parting with it, now but its off to look for something to replace it that I can take to the track( Boss maybe:). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Glad everyone is OK. It is a good thing that the engineering has gotten to the point that we can get through these kinds of events pretty much physically unscathed. The trade off is that the vehicle that provides our cage doesn't always come out so good. I know which I prefer. You can always get another car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Wow. So sorry to hear of this but glad everyone is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Sorry Dude, glad everyone is okay, cars can be replaced, people not so much.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTH391 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 The exchange of a car for your lives is a small price. You can always look back and reminisce how a Shelby saved your lives. Hope all works out well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyKR664 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Glad everyone is OK. Good to know these cars can take a hit and keep people safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargntmoon Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Thank God you both made it through safely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledfoot73 Posted October 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Amen to everything said! I just know that if we had been hit in the 65 GTO it would not have held up to the side impact like the Shelby did. Thank God for the newer vehicles with all of the safety features. I won’t complain about the added weight again! Of course actually having seat belts was pretty huge. It sure could have easily been worse for all of us. We were in rush hour traffic on the highway and the initial impact was on the left rear spinning us to the right toward the grass instead of back into the highway traffic. When he hit us the second time it deflected his vehicle away from the traffic and into the grass in the inter loop. I remember after the first hit thinking, I can save it, they can still fix it, lol, after we got hit on the side and I knew Linda was ok, I just thought there is no coming back from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Amen to everything said! I just know that if we had been hit in the 65 GTO it would not have held up to the side impact like the Shelby did. Thank God for the newer vehicles with all of the safety features. I won’t complain about the added weight again! Of course actually having seat belts was pretty huge. It sure could have easily been worse for all of us. We were in rush hour traffic on the highway and the initial impact was on the left rear spinning us to the right toward the grass instead of back into the highway traffic. When he hit us the second time it deflected his vehicle away from the traffic and into the grass in the inter loop. I remember after the first hit thinking, I can save it, they can still fix it, lol, after we got hit on the side and I knew Linda was ok, I just thought there is no coming back from that. It's strange how it all happens in slow motion isn't it, and by that I mean all the thoughts that go through you're head in an instant makes it seem like slow motion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39Mustang Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Any parts that can be saved from it or will it be disposed of by insurance co.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Damn dude......heartbreaking, and happy all in one breath! So glad you and your wife are OK. BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach 1 1970 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Glad everyone is ok. See if you can keep a few parts for your grief. You are right about the lack of safety in old cars. I always was a little nervous taking the wife for a ride in my 66 vette or old Shelby. We take all these safety devices for granted these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank S Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Perhaps removing the Shelby ID plates would avoid some future problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Perhaps removing the Shelby ID plates would avoid some future problems? Frank is right on this!!! Don't forget to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectreman Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 The important thing was you & your wife walked away. After my former Bullitt got creamed/rear-ended, I wanted to cry but the car sacrificed its 'life' for me. What I learned from that was, even tho I deeply loved that car, it was just a car, a man-made device, nothing more. Glad you folks are ok. Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynno Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Very Sorry, but glad you both are ok. I know the feeling of wrecking my car. I had a collision on the track, but was able to rebuild and save my 07SGT. Get something new and have more fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledfoot73 Posted October 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 I bet someone will rebuild it, probably should have taken the ID plate and didn’t realize the satellite radio module was separate, had a lifetime Sirius radio subscription which was non transferable. I did end up pulling some of my suspension mods, control, brackets etc in the rain and putting the original pieces back on. They really came through decently on the buy out, I think I would have felt a bit guilty if I had liberated it of to many parts. Hope someone rebuilds it so that it’s not a real mess. I know it went to the auction in Tulsa but I couldn’t track it down after they took it. Thought about buying it back but they wanted 8k for buy back, then salvage title, repair cost, then that it had the structural support damage underneath that would weaken the chassis to some degree after it was pulled out. Just decided it was best to move on. It’s funny, I was talking to a friend of mine who’s on these forums to, about buying it back and repairing it a couple of days before I let the insurance company have it. I got to the office that Monday that I let them have it and had a message from him that said don’t do it, (don’t fix it) lol. He just knew I was going to go through a moment of weakness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfield2a Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Wow, like many stated: glad that you and your wife are OK. I just looked at your gallery, where I see you posted pics of the damage. Like you said, the car did well taking the hit. Hopefully you'll be able to replace it with something that gives you just as many good memories! ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby1981 Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 So sorry to hear about this. I am glad that everyone is okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Glad all is OK, this absolutely shows what is really important in life, although I love cars the importance they have in my life has gone down significantly every year I get older. Now the exciting part is looking for a replacement!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Passum Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 So sorry to hear this. Always sad to lose a great car like the Shelby but especially one that you, as you said, have zero intentions of parting with. When I brought mine home 10 years ago, a good friend told me " you never sell a Shelby". I've thought about that a lot as I've never kept a car this long. Anyway, just glad you're both ok. Hope you can find something you enjoy as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Glad all is OK, this absolutely shows what is really important in life, although I love cars the importance they have in my life has gone down significantly every year I get older. This^^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDEMAN Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Glad all is ok. You can replace the car not the people. The above statement is true, they are just cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest markham51 Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 Glad everyone is OK. It is a good thing that the engineering has gotten to the point that we can get through these kinds of events pretty much physically unscathed. The trade off is that the vehicle that provides our cage doesn't always come out so good. I know which I prefer. You can always get another car! +1 Happy you and your wide are OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 These are tough cars! Glad to hear you held up better than the Shelby. Can you let us know what the insurance company offered you for the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfield2a Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 +1 Happy you and your wide are OK Naha he didn't. Sorry, just a typo I know, but made me laugh. Juvenile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrakidz Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 Glad to read that you both walked away, cars come and go, your health does not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledfoot73 Posted November 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Naha he didn't. Sorry, just a typo I know, but made me laugh. Juvenile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledfoot73 Posted November 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 +1 Happy you and your wide are OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledfoot73 Posted November 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Lol, didnt tell the wide about that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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