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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 08:17 PM
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A very expensive "joy ride"




http://www.businessinsider.com/super...oy-ride-2013-3
Old Mar 28, 2013 | 08:19 PM
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Das ist nicht gut.

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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 09:04 PM
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$hit happens!!
Old Mar 29, 2013 | 11:01 AM
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Was this the guy ?
Old Mar 29, 2013 | 12:22 PM
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Seriously?
the speed limit of about 55 mph "was not observed, obviously"
More like, "Idiot mechanic with no driving skills destroys classic car".
Old Mar 29, 2013 | 11:14 PM
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No mention of injuries. Looks like the car did it's job and protected the occupants.

Crash testing at it's finest
Old Mar 30, 2013 | 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Indy_68_S

Was this the guy ?

lol what a good movie......
Old Mar 30, 2013 | 06:47 AM
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Oh, to be a fly-on-the-wall in the office when the boss got THAT phone call. "They cost my shop how much?!? My company's name is all over the press about customer cars on joy rides??!!??"
Old Mar 30, 2013 | 06:53 AM
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He would probably mutter about "the old days" when you could just have them shot.

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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 06:53 AM
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Wow! What a loss.
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