...at least that's what the insurance company has deemed. A branch fell on the car while driving last Saturday. Scared the hell out of my wife and I. The branch bounced off the hood, smashed the windshield, and bounced off the trunk deck. Not too bad but, bad enough from a parts and repaint perspective that they decided to total.

Now...I have my eye on 92 local in Philadelphia. White, tan interior, 63k on the odometer. And I may be able to buy the 90 back at salvage value. We shall see. :confused:

Glad everyone is OK. Bummer about the car, though. What a freak accident.

Wow. That sucks.

At least you and your wife are unhurt. Cars (even Allantes) can be replaced. People, not so much...

Wow. That sucks.

At least you and your wife are unhurt. Cars (even Allantes) can be replaced. People, not so much...

Glad everyone is OK. Bummer about the car, though. What a freak accident.

Yes, thank you both and it was bizzare! Out of no where...;)

What a totally and completely bizarre accident, I can understand how that must have scared the crap out of you. The very best part is that you and your wife are fine, and secondly, you're going to stay with the fraternity and get a new Allante! I am very partial to white with the tan interior! ;) :D

"Good Luck" with the insurance company!

Peace,

Chief

"Good Luck" with the insurance company!


Good point. I don't think our cars are old enough to qualify for agreed value policies.

Good point. I don't think our cars are old enough to qualify for agreed value policies.

Some do, and a lot don't, so in end it's better to get it agreed to up front with an insurance company of your choice. If you have a 'Garage Queen', like I do, then it's really easy to get a custom car/collector's policy, which will give you an agreed upon full pay out. Full return coverage is tricky, but it's still doable if you shop around.

Chief

My Hagerty Policy has agreed upon defined values! So far so good!

My Hagerty Policy has agreed upon defined values! So far so good!

I have the exact policy as you do and I hope that we neve have to find out!!! :thumbsup:

Chief

Sorry to hear about the car. That's pretty random, a branch landing on you while driving......

Thanks again all.

The salvage value is @ $1,200. I am 99% sure I will keep for salvage and put a new windshield n the car. My son has a keen interest. If I don't find anything reasonable, I will drive her myself. I thought the $7,800 was a good settlement ($500 came off of that price for my comprehensive deductible).

I'll keep you'll posted.

Tony
Ya gotta know we feel terrible for you as yours was such a nice car. Son is how old? Get him some wrenches! As some know I'm parting my pearl white ( need any sheet metal) for many reasons. Currently have a lot of pain in this 60+ year old body but I'm at $5750 with enough parts left to surely see $6-6300. If it could be bought at $1200 and Junior has some energy..........................

Tony
Ya gotta know we feel terrible for you as yours was such a nice car. Son is how old? Get him some wrenches! As some know I'm parting my pearl white ( need any sheet metal) for many reasons. Currently have a lot of pain in this 60+ year old body but I'm at $5750 with enough parts left to surely see $6-6300. If it could be bought at $1200 and Junior has some energy..........................

Junior is 20 with a 99 Monte Carlo with sub-woofers and custom wheels. I mentioned to him yesterday and he didn't seem to interested. I may end up keeping and replacing the windshield, pocketing the rest of the money and looking for something else...maybe an Eldo!

There is no warmer feeling on the planet than the feel of money burning a hole in your pocket!!! :flame: ;)

Peace,

Chief