Death of the 1980

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NJFIAT1981
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Death of the 1980

Post by NJFIAT1981 »

Very sad to say that my 1980 was crushed today by a 17 year old girl who was not paying attention while driving. I was stopped in traffic when she ran into the rear of my car and pushed me into a chevy tahoe. I will recover, but the Fiat will not. A shame. Pictures will follow.
rlux4
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Your car is a: 1982 2000 Spider
Location: Granite Falls, Wa

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Damn. Another one bites the dust.
Sorry to hear this happened buddy.
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jfrawley
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Your car is a: 1982 Spider

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Ouch! I saw the pics on my e-mail. Sorry about that.
John Frawley
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tartan18
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Your car is a: 1975 Fiat 124 Spider
Location: Lebanon, Oregon

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Glad to hear you are OK. Getting rammed is my biggest fear. I hope the young lady wasn't texting at the time.
Jim MacKenzie
1975 Fiat Spider
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wachuko
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Your car is a: 1981 Fiat 2000 Spider
Location: Orlando, FL USA
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Post by wachuko »

Glad to read that you are fine. The car can be replaced.
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Post by Fiat88 »

Sorry to hear George! Hope she has insurance.
torino06

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sorry to hear, hope you are ok. i think these are accident prone... the brakes aren't the greatest on ours and i swear every time i take it out someone turns out right in front of me and i cringe and pray i can stop in time!
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DocGraphics
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Your car is a: 1978 124 spider
Location: Coeur d'Alene Idaho

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Sorry to here that George, She was a fine looking lady!
Don Raugust
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swede

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I’m sorry to hear that your car was crushed George but I’m happy that you are okay after this tragic incident.
scarlson
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Your car is a: 1976 Spider - sold
Location: Goldendale, WA

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Sorry to hear of your loss. Glad you are ok.
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4uall
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Your car is a: 1980 Fiat Pininfarina Spider 2000 F.I.
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Post by 4uall »

Happy to hear that you are okay. Hopefully you will be find another one soon.
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dmwhiteoak
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Your car is a: 1972 Fiat 124 spider
Location: White Oak Tx

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Getting rearended is my biggest fear. we're thankfull you will recover. A 16 year old new driver almost ended my little brothers life 15 years ago when she pulled out in front of him. His new bike had 20 miles on it .
Dennis Modisette

1972 124 Spider
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grittracing

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Post by grittracing »

Glad to hear your ok, sorry about the spider. hopefully you will be able to replace it with another just as good
Kent124

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You can't be replaced but the Fiat can. Glad you are okay.
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ga.spyder
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Your car is a: 1982 Spider 2000
Location: Blairsville ,Ga.

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Post by ga.spyder »

Dang,George.Sorry about the car but glad your ok! Did you write her a ticket..or just shoot her? :lol:
Craig Nelson

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