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Car Forum / Antique and Collectibles / Studebaker / June 2005N8's Golden Hawk
Some bad news from England: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- hi John, Yesterday morning, the car finally was delivered to Bristol. The excitement of finally seeing the car was tempered by seeing the car had received a very nasty hit in the rear by something very substantial. My guess is that the car was hit in the backend when en-route on the ship, or in either of the Ports. For now I am unable to actually open the trunk. The rear bumper has been pushed into the car. Apart from pushing the bumper into the trunk, the driver's side tail lamp housing unit and lamp has been broken. And of course, there has been damage to the rear valence, bending it up into the trunk. Last but not least, the trunk lid has been bent a bit. This may be able to get back to position, but I may just put in for the whole hog anyway. It was a great shame, because it took some of the gloss off the day when the car finally arrived. My guess is that a whole load of replacement parts will need to be sourced to just put the damage right! Needless to write, I have requested an insurance claim form, which is being sent to me. I'll also take pictures before I open the truck, so long as I'm able to.. which I wasn't able to do last nite. I'll also be able to support my claim with some of the photographic images that you had of the car. Anyway, apart from the small tale of woe above, I thought that I would drop you a quick email to let you know that the car has arrived in the UK.. just in case you were curious.. and wondering what had happened.. I will try not to become a nuisance with you, but I may need to request some advice in the future.... In the meantime... All best wishes Richard Atkinson and: John.. Thanks for your kind reply. Needless to write, I'm still very excited to have the car. Yes, there's plenty of work to be done, but the car offers a good starting point, which is the main thing! Richard PS: the car fired up no trouble at all ! ------------------------------------------\ JP/MD. Studebaker On the Net http://stude.com My Ebay items:http://www.stude.com/EBAY/ 64 R2 4 speed Challenger (Plain Wrapper) 63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk 55 Speedster 50 2R 10 truck Was the car in a container? Mark > Some bad news from England: > [quoted text clipped - 57 lines] > 55 Speedster > 50 2R 10 truck I don't know. > Was the car in a container? > [quoted text clipped - 61 lines] >>55 Speedster >>50 2R 10 truck  SignatureJP/Maryland Studebaker On the Net http://stude.com My Ebay items:http://www.stude.com/EBAY/ 64 R2 4 speed Challenger (Plain Wrapper) 63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk 55 Speedster 50 2R 10 truck > Some bad news from England: > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > guess is that the car was hit in the backend when en-route on the ship, > or in either of the Ports. AARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH! was such a nice car too and only previous damage EVER was a light hit to the LR. (could only be seen with the fin off.) I know it's not my car anymore but it still hurts... nate At least the guy has a car. I shipped a car I sold on e-bay last year and the car got a mile form my house and the truck flipped, totalling it, a BMW and a Mercedes. I did not find out until the car was finally delivered. Fortunately the fellow I sold the car to had insured it. Whe he called and told me his only other comment was, it started right up, crushed roof and left front. Bill '55 President '59 Hawk '60 Lark '71 Avanti Too bad,seeems like a nice sort of Chap too eh? Id be bloody pissed. What were the blokes who where supposed to be tying it down doing,out having a w.nk? Better nip on down to the pub and have a pint brfore going to see it again. > At least the guy has a car. I shipped a car I sold on e-bay last year > and the car got a mile form my house and the truck flipped, totalling [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > '60 Lark > '71 Avanti I would bet the damage occured onboard the ship. Transit is a dangerous time for cars. I tow barred a 48 Champion convertible from OKC to Chicago. While parked at the motel, heard a big BOOM. Next morning, the driver's door was severely caved in. Had to knock 10% off the price of the car. Mark (I needed that money, too) Dunning > Some bad news from England: > [quoted text clipped - 57 lines] > 55 Speedster > 50 2R 10 truck |
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