Wrecked Birkin in Sacramento

[Speedsailor]

Does anyone know the story behind this wrecked birkin. Turned up in a salvage auction after
being written off.

http://www.salvagedirect.com/asp/viewitem.asp?itemid=954212#pics

I think it was this car:

http://www.texasmotorworks7.com/vehicle/2536765/2011-Birkin-s-3-example-Arlington-Texas-76012

Sad end to what looked like a nice car, hope no one was hurt. Looks as if the Tillet seats and sequential box along with the electronic dash have been removed.

[moosetestbestanden]

The Duratec might be of some value. As for the rest...

Agreed - obviously a MAJOR accident. Hope the occupant(s) survived.

[slomove]

Looks like a rollover on grass, if I got to speculate. Not good with the low roll bar. But still amazing how such a tube frame holds together. At least the cockpit stayed in shape but I don't want to know what happens to flailing arms or heads in such a case.

[Roll a 7]

I'm thinking it's a T-bone on the passenger side....

There are some small differences from the TX car, but more similarities.

IF this is the TX car the buyer seems to have gotten a great deal on a built Duratec!

Wondering where the induction system has gone?

[slomove]

Just read on the Birkinowners' forum that this happened last November when the driver had the choice between a deer and oncoming traffic. Subsequently he lost control and rolled a few times off road, hitting a barrier. At least he walked away with minor shoulder injuries (from his racing harness).

[Elv15]

Looks like it has a quaife transmission....that ought to be worth something!

[Doug Liedblad]

The way the engine is sitting it looked like the block and transmission could be busted.

If intact someone got a bargain Otherwise they overpaid.