CGT Gemballa ...one less in the herd, Driver runs out of talent...walks away unhurt |
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CGT Gemballa ...one less in the herd, Driver runs out of talent...walks away unhurt |
Maltese Falcon |
Apr 7 2020, 05:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,641 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
In NYC earlier today, you'll see this all over instagram, YouTube, other feeds. Driver (Ben) loses it on city streets, takes out a parked delivery van, obliterates the CGT...then tries to leave the scene while all of the fluids pour out of the carrera, and c/f panels go flying off of the car ! Glad no one was hurt. He was well know for tree and light-pole wrap arounds here in the hills of L.A. Looks like NYC is his habitat of late.
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pete000 |
Apr 7 2020, 05:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,885 Joined: 23-August 10 From: Bradenton Florida Member No.: 12,094 Region Association: South East States |
Saw that, that was nuts. Now he gets to sit in the locker for a while and figure out if it was worth it...Sad yet another CGT bites the dust...
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Maltese Falcon |
Apr 7 2020, 06:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,641 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
Not just a cgt, tuned + styled by Gemballa, the Mirage model. I think that with this style of roof scoop...that the roof no longer detaches ; thoughts ¿
Anyhow when he lived around here...he wrapped his custom bi-turbo Aventador around a light pole about 1/2 block from his rental home. I think that his Veyron (spl? ) survived his ownership (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
eric9144 |
Apr 7 2020, 07:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 30-March 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 12,876 Region Association: Southern California |
Stuffed it then tried to drive on (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)
Edit: Damn, couldn't get the video to embed, here's a link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02pO7vWEPD4 |
drem914 |
Apr 7 2020, 07:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,030 Joined: 16-May 08 From: Trabuco Canyon, CA Member No.: 9,062 Region Association: Southern California |
How does someone like that with that kind of history get to continue to drive?
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Superhawk996 |
Apr 7 2020, 07:18 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,816 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
How does someone like that with that kind of history get to continue to drive? Money doesn't make people happy (or able to become a skilled driver). Although, it does make certain problems disappear. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
r_towle |
Apr 7 2020, 07:55 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,574 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Engine looks fine.
What happens to this car? I want a chance to bid on that engine!!! |
GregAmy |
Apr 7 2020, 08:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,298 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States |
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Maltese Falcon |
Apr 7 2020, 08:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,641 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
The Ferrari Factory rebuilt that infamous Red (Enzo or F40, I forgot) car that split in 1/2 on PCH years ago...the rich guy and his story "German friend" that was the driver and ran off into the mountains (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Howard (RIP) went to the scene the next day and grabbed a piece of heater hose , put it in a decanter box and sold it on eBay ...caused some raised eyebrows ! When the factory finished the car , it retained the oe VIN, but the new owner had it finished in black. With this Mirage cgt, might be tricky to source parts, as Uwe Gemballa is no longer with us, but I'm sure with an open check Porsche could right this car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
73-914 |
Apr 7 2020, 08:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 575 Joined: 24-April 10 From: Albany UpstateNY Member No.: 11,651 Region Association: None |
Rich boys & their toys
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r_towle |
Apr 7 2020, 09:30 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,574 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
The Ferrari Factory rebuilt that infamous Red (Enzo or F40, I forgot) car that split in 1/2 on PCH years ago...the rich guy and his story "German friend" that was the driver and ran off into the mountains (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Howard (RIP) went to the scene the next day and grabbed a piece of heater hose , put it in a decanter box and sold it on eBay ...caused some raised eyebrows ! When the factory finished the car , it retained the oe VIN, but the new owner had it finished in black. With this Mirage cgt, might be tricky to source parts, as Uwe Gemballa is no longer with us, but I'm sure with an open check Porsche could right this car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I just want the drivetrain. It will fit! |
raynekat |
Apr 7 2020, 10:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
The guy was DUI.
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sixnotfour |
Apr 8 2020, 05:33 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,430 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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rgalla9146 |
Apr 8 2020, 05:42 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,552 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
NYC streets are virtually empty these days.
Many streets are beat up and bumpy. Idiotic behavior plus massive horsepower. Gemballa made a bunch of gaudy 911 based cars way back. This car looks ......looked beautiful. No airbags ? |
falcor75 |
Apr 8 2020, 05:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,579 Joined: 22-November 12 From: Sweden Member No.: 15,176 Region Association: Scandinavia |
Just the fact that he tried to escape the scene of the accident should have him handcuffed as soon as he stepped out of the vehicle?
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sixnotfour |
Apr 8 2020, 06:10 AM
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MidshipMadness |
Apr 8 2020, 07:24 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 28-March 20 From: Hudson, WI Member No.: 24,064 Region Association: None |
Son of a Chinese commie billionaire driving like an idiot...IN NYC of all places! What a douchebag. This moron needs to spend some time behind bars and then sent home to Wuhan without a mask.
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911GT2 |
Apr 8 2020, 07:32 AM
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Mark Henry |
Apr 8 2020, 08:29 AM
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Maltese Falcon |
Apr 8 2020, 08:50 AM
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