05 Nsx Blue - Damaged SADLY FOR SALE

[ben foakes]

Hi Guys,

Some of you know the story already, but following a crash earlier this year in Monaco, and a horribly unhelpful insurance company (Direct Line) I am the sad owner of a beautiful 05 Plate, blue Nsx with only 16,000 miles on the clock but a smashed up front left side. The damage is restricted to the front left, but the costs of repair and parts, without the insurance company's help is impossible for me to afford, so my only chance is to offer it up for sale as a project car or donor parts car for someone, who can either do the labour themselves or who wants 3 quarters of a mint Nsx for parts. I have pictures, exact list of damage and parts needed to get it back to A1 confition and I can be contacted by PM if anyone wants to know more. The car is currently in a garage in High Wycombe. I'm looking for sensible/fair offers given that before the damage, it was one of the nicest examples in the country and valued at over 40k. If anyone has any questions - get in touch. It will be up on piston heads soon, but want to let everyone who's genuinely interested in Nsxs know first. Cheers. Ben

[Sudesh]

Hi Ben,

Sorry to hear the the unfortunate news.

[Monaco92]

Really sad to read about this. What happened? Why the problem with Direct Line? Reason I ask is i'm hoping to drive to Monaco next year. Is there something I should be carefull of regards insurance.

[AR]

Sorry to hear this mate, really sad news.

[paulius]

Sad to hear that.Would be interested to see the pictures how bad the damage is.Thanks

[ben foakes]

2 words - Green Card. Ring Direct Line before you leave UK or otherwise your Euro cover is worth bugger all.

I was convinced that I had asked on a previous phone call to their customer services team, which they deny and can't find a record of. I left UK convinced I was fully covered, drove to Monaco GP (950 miles in 1 day - best drive of my life) and on my way home had the accident on the Col De Turini rally route (featured on Top Gear). On calling Direct Line to get advice, I was informed that they couldn't help me as I hadn't called them to tell them I was leaving UK. It wouldn't have even cost any extra. no signature required etc. Just one phonecall. Worst mistake I could have made. I tried to get legal advise as I believe they hide this information and do not make it clear enough but I was advised by my lawyer to not waste more money on a case I couldn't win. Sad times. Hopefully someone else can benefit from my bad luck/mistake. B

[NoelWatson]

How much have they quoted you to repair the car?

[simonprelude]

What sort of price would you looking at ??
PM me if you'd rather.

[TheSebringOne]

Very sorry to hear the bad news! I hope things sort themselves out.

[dan the man]

What a joke id go to watchdog and at least get them some bad publicity.

This country is full of bloody PC correctness and goody two shoes....

Mate i wish id win the lottery as i gove u 40k for it... it must be an awfulll feeling