Le Mans and not quite return

[listerjp2]

OK its been over a week now so I will tell you the story.

Firstly, I did finish the car and it was tested on the Monday and drove it to Dover on the Wednesday on the first part of the journey to Le Mans.

I couldn't believe it, I built it myself and it was a joy to drive.

Engine responsive, brakes great and she handle beautifully.

Got to Dover and luckily got an earlier boat.

Now at Calaise, we treked down to Rouen.

Beautiful drive and the car went well, I was now settling down knowing she had a few hundred miles under her belt.

Next morning last leg to Le Mans .

Again great drive, great scenary and the car felt very solid,

Le Mans Classic was brill and we stayed over the extra night to get out of the way of the mad dash to the ports.

Monday morning we set of the Siss for lunch, beautiful town and good food.

Left Siss to stop once again at Rouen staight road, very little traffic and then I found myself here:

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After leaving the road here :

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The little white dot in the distance in the forest shows how far I travelled before she stopped.

The next picture is the ungainly extraction :

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And here she is with very little damage as far as I can see :

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She's back in the country being assessed by the insurance company and waiting to hear.

Me, I have 4 fractured ribs and cut on my left leg which is infected so I am taking anti-biotics

Lucky escape really.

What next, get her back and rebuild/repair and then back on the road.

It wasn't her fault the offside front tyre blew out as it hit a broken bottle and I found myself in the 2.5m deep ditch.

I think she looked after me, also shows the strength of our cars.

Regards

Adrian

[David]

Re: Le Mans and not quite return

Good update, glad you're both repairable..

Remember, call me if you need another pair of hands to man handle anything during the fix up... you're only 5 minutes away.

[listerjp2]

Re: Le Mans and not quite return

Cheers

Good update, glad you're both repairable..

Remember, call me if you need another pair of hands to man handle anything during the fix up... you're only 5 minutes away.

[Blue Marlin]

Re: Le Mans and not quite return

I knew Roadsters were good for trials

Seriously, glad you escaped without serious injury. Deep breath, a bit of R&R and start again.

[listerjp2]

Re: Le Mans and not quite return

Thanks, unfortunately it was staight back to work but thanks for the support.

I knew Roadsters were good for trials

Seriously, glad you escaped without serious injury. Deep breath, a bit of R&R and start again.

[meverett]

Re: Le Mans and not quite return

Oh bu&&er, didn’t expect to hear that but glad you are ok. Hope your Roadster is too.
Hopefully get her back and fixed up again before this summer ends.
Cheers, Martin

[meverett]

Re: Le Mans and not quite return

I have a couple of rear wheel arches if you need them, looks like one of yours has taken a hit.

[listerjp2]

Re: Le Mans and not quite return

Hi Martin

Thanks for you kind regards.

I may take you up on the rear wings .

When I get her back I will assess the damage and let you know.

In the meantime can you put my name on them.

Regards

Adrian

I have a couple of rear wheel arches if you need them, looks like one of yours has taken a hit.

[meverett]

Re: Le Mans and not quite return

Yep no problem.
We will have to have a measure up as these are slightly different size to the ones I am using.
Cheers,

[listerjp2]

Re: Le Mans and not quite return

OK will keep in touch

Adrian

Yep no problem.
We will have to have a measure up as these are slightly different size to the ones I am using.
Cheers,

[928cdu]

Re: Le Mans and not quite return

Sorry to hear about this, hope you're feeling better soon. Having had chest injuries from car accidents I sympathise, take care.

I do think the Marlin construction is a really strong one and would have helped matters.. hope you are feeling up to getting it back on the road soon.

[listerjp2]

Re: Le Mans and not quite return

As long as the car is repairable I will fix it.

I hope in time to still enjoy the Summer.

Adrian

Sorry to hear about this, hope you're feeling better soon. Having had chest injuries from car accidents I sympathise, take care.

I do think the Marlin construction is a really strong one and would have helped matters.. hope you are feeling up to getting it back on the road soon.

[dogoncrazy]

Re: Le Mans and not quite return

Only just seen this , so glad you're not seriously hurt .
regards
Alan

[wiggiesworld]

Re: Le Mans and not quite return

Looked at the first picture and an unprintable expletive was uttered........

Looks like you were both unlucky and very lucky there. Obviously unlucky to have the accident in the first place, nuff said.

Hope the car's a repairable.

[wiggiesworld]

Re: Le Mans and not quite return

Looked at the first picture and an unprintable expletive was uttered........

Looks like you were both unlucky and very lucky there. Obviously unlucky to have the accident in the first place, nuff said.

Hope the car's a repairable.