Poor Barracuda, guy just bought it too....
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Trying to avoid a total POS in a car that cannot be replaced.
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mopar head
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That kid needs his license suspended until he finds a cure for his medical condition.
MOPAR4Me
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Wow, cant make things like this up, quote from the article just makes me sick;
The driver of the Barracuda Fastback, a Ripley, New York man, bought the vintage car three days ago and was out for his first ride, Sharon Foster of Westfield, New York said.
Foster and her husband restored the vehicle. They sold it Saturday after owning it for 11 years.
Foster arrived at the scene of Monday’s accident after receiving a call from the driver of the Barracuda Fastback. They had attended an event with other classic car owners on Erie’s bayfront earlier in the evening.
“I can’t believe it,” Foster said. “He was so excited tonight to be out with other people. He didn’t want the car to be out in the rain, so he headed back home. And then this. It’s unbelievable.”
The driver of the Barracuda Fastback, a Ripley, New York man, bought the vintage car three days ago and was out for his first ride, Sharon Foster of Westfield, New York said.
Foster and her husband restored the vehicle. They sold it Saturday after owning it for 11 years.
Foster arrived at the scene of Monday’s accident after receiving a call from the driver of the Barracuda Fastback. They had attended an event with other classic car owners on Erie’s bayfront earlier in the evening.
“I can’t believe it,” Foster said. “He was so excited tonight to be out with other people. He didn’t want the car to be out in the rain, so he headed back home. And then this. It’s unbelievable.”
I don't get this. The article said the other driver had a "medical condition". Maybe that doesn't excuse his being out on the road, but at least going from the article there's no reason to jump all over the other driver, we don't know what the issue was. I would think most of the people on this board are of the age that a medical condition could cause an accident pretty much any time they're out on the road. And none of these cars can be replaced, so should we just park all of them? Garages burn down, get hit by trees, floods, tornado's, etc.
One of our own members parted the thing out. Not that it would have been an easy fix, but it's all just sheet metal. That bugs me more, everyone just writes these cars off after an accident. "Oh it's totaled, off to the scapper". Isn't that what your insurance is for? Almost all the sheet metal is reproduced. The stuff that isn't is still readily enough available from guys parting cars out instead of fixing them. Everyone gets bent out of shape over a car in an accident, meanwhile a dozen other cars were parted out that probably could have been fixed. Everyone complains, but when it comes down to them they take the quick money and part 'em.
Yup, there's some irony for you. If he hadn't been so worried about a little rain he'd probably still have his car. Like I said, even garages burn down. No such thing as "safe", accidents can happen no matter what you do. Might as well drive them and enjoy them, at least if something happens you got to have some fun.
And if something does happen, fix the damn thing instead of tossing it!
I just scanned it. I missed the medical condition part. My bad.
No worries. I mean we don't have anything to go on. Maybe the guy shouldn't have been out driving, or maybe he didn't know about it. Article doesn't say so who knows, I would think they would have mentioned it if the guys license was suspended or something.
adriver
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Well, the value of that one didn't go up.
The 1967–69 Plymouth Barracuda is a surprisingly affordable pony car
The 1967–69 Plymouth Barracuda is a surprisingly affordable pony car
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I had a medical condition once ,called gout. It didn't affect my driving an automatic tho. So just saying medical condition is kindof misleading.
None the less, my condolences go out to the Barracuda owner.
None the less, my condolences go out to the Barracuda owner.
This just sucks all the way around. The guys first ride in it.
I keep trying to pound into my 17 yr. old kids head, who thinks he's the best driver god ever created, that you may be that, but a deer doesn't care. Or some guy sliding on the snow/ice/rain may not make the best decisions... or in this case someone with a 'medical condition.. (whatever that is.. might be valid).
Sometime **** happens that you don't have any control over.
I keep trying to pound into my 17 yr. old kids head, who thinks he's the best driver god ever created, that you may be that, but a deer doesn't care. Or some guy sliding on the snow/ice/rain may not make the best decisions... or in this case someone with a 'medical condition.. (whatever that is.. might be valid).
Sometime **** happens that you don't have any control over.
I agree with you on fixing the car.. to a point. The other side if that coin is that car parted out may put 4 or 5 other Cudas on the road. It looks really nice.. but was it an original 340s matching car, or a slant 6 car redone, with massive changes and fixes? That has to come into play.
I'm currently tearing into my Cuda.. trying to figure out if it's too far gone for me to spend $20k on fixing all the rust issues, and wind up with a car worth $10k if I ever sell it (never happen, but I'll die someday).. or is it a parts car that would get me really far on a more-door I can drive right away, and keep someone else's car on the road too?
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In my opinion the reason it want fixed is the owner didnt want to deal with it and a shops potential bs.
Maybe he was a 1st time classic car owner and didnt want to deal with the mess? If that was me, I'd be sick....
Maybe he was a 1st time classic car owner and didnt want to deal with the mess? If that was me, I'd be sick....
There's that too. The guy who was hit in it may not have been a big Mopar nut.. just found a cool car to buy and cruise in. And he may not have the desire and or equipment to fix it.
dartfreak75
Restore it, Dont part it!
Yep that has to be the same car! I wonder how @barracudakid ended up with it?
dartfreak75
Restore it, Dont part it!
Imo if a medical condition can hinder your driving you should loose your license! Classic car getting destroyed aside,what if that was your wife,son,or daughter he hit head on because he couldn't keep it in his lane? Someone could've been killed and next time they may.
I was the second owner of that car. It had 18000 original miles on it when I got it in early 80’s took it apart on summer vacation in college, and never put it back together. After sitting for years, with no engine or fenders, i sold it. They guy that restored it, to what it was before the accident, did a great job! He is very meticulous to detail. It was an original 318 car. He put a big block in it.
The 'medical condition' he had may not have been known before this happened. Just a thought. But, I agree with your point, if it was a known thing, probably shouldn't drive.
I ended up with this car after a long hard road trip and a good bit of cash.
Yes it could be fixed but if you can’t do the work, you are better off with another body.
It was a 318 car.
It is for sale.
Come and get it!
Yes it could be fixed but if you can’t do the work, you are better off with another body.
It was a 318 car.
It is for sale.
Come and get it!
That adds a whole new wrinkle to this story. If I had the money I would've bought it and fixed it (more like if I had money, pay someone to fix it right). Probably put a small block back in it though. Damn pretty car, such a downer.
I hope someone saves this car. If I had the cash to do it I would in a heartbeat.
Ddaddy
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A sudden heart attack or stroke is a “medical condition” and there is no warning of when it will occur.
Never assume that it was a pre-existing condition.
Judgement without full infornation is nothing more than false accusation.
That’s just money, and honestly I think all that “Barrett-Jackson” BS is ruining this hobby. The difference between a slant 6 car and a 340 car is what? Torque boxes and a couple numbers on the dash. But yet how many /6 cars get scrapped because they “aren’t worth anything”. It was a Barracuda either way, and they aren’t making more.
Every one that gets parted is one less. If you’re into old cars for a profit, you’re in for the wrong reason.
Yeah, well by that reasoning every diabetic in the country would lose their license. Because that’s a medical condition that can render you unconscious or impair your ability if not properly managed. Same with seizures. Same with anything requiring pain meds. People get brain cancer and have seizures, sometimes that’s the very first symptom. You get the idea.
Sure, sometimes seizure patients lose their licenses. Diabetics too. But there’s a process, and sometimes an accident is an unwanted side effect of due process.
Exactly. There’s a crap load of people running around with undiagnosed medical conditions that could impair their driving at any moment. Accidents happen.
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