A tribute to the 75 that saved my life...

strand1988 · 15th January 2022, 18:52

Driving home yesterday I was involved in a major accident when a van pulled out in front of me. The front of my 75 ended up under the van, smashing my windscreen and completely destroying the front end. The amazing paramedics, police and fire that attended the scene could not believe that I was able to open the door and be helped onto a stretcher.

I have owned my 75 for over 10 years loving polishing it and keeping it on the road - yesterday evening it repaid my kindness by saving my life. I know its silly to get attached to cars, but loosing the car is the only thing that has got me emotional during the whole ordeal, it was a buddy. It will be very fondly remembered. RIP old girl.

On a slightly lighter note... I have front and rear passenger doors in starlight silver that I had been intending to put on the car. I am keen to pass them onto someone, they are going free to anyone who can collect them from Hertfordshire.

Southern Star · 15th January 2022, 19:04

Gosh, what an awful experience. Sorry to hear about the car but at least you're ok and that's the main thing.

squire · 15th January 2022, 19:06

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Originally Posted by strand1988

Driving home yesterday I was involved in a major accident when a van pulled out in front of me. The front of my 75 ended up under the van, smashing my windscreen and completely destroying the front end. The amazing paramedics, police and fire that attended the scene could not believe that I was able to open the door and be helped onto a stretcher.

I have owned my 75 for over 10 years loving polishing it and keeping it on the road - yesterday evening it repaid my kindness by saving my life. I know its silly to get attached to cars, but loosing the car is the only thing that has got me emotional during the whole ordeal, it was a buddy. It will be very fondly remembered. RIP old girl.

On a slightly lighter note... I have front and rear passenger doors in starlight silver that I had been intending to put on the car. I am keen to pass them onto someone, they are going free to anyone who can collect them from Hertfordshire.

The main thing is you are OK. It's good to know that the cars are looking after their owners.

BRG75 · 15th January 2022, 19:08

Very sorry to hear this, but what a tribute to the strength of design built into these cars.

MIRA (Motor Industries Research Association) if that is who did the collision / impact tests are all well and good, but you have benefited in the real world, from a serious accident.

Best wishes for the future.

Mike

FLYING BANANA · 15th January 2022, 19:11

At least you are ok. Your Rover done it’s job in looking after you. Cars can be replaced.

trikey · 15th January 2022, 19:29

Take it steady and ensure your ok, after a big crash the effects sometimes do not show for a few days.

(And start to look around for the replacement 75)

15th January 2022, 19:45

It's not at all silly to become attached to our cars. Glad you're OK.

roverbarmy · 15th January 2022, 20:21

I had a similar experience, having a head on collision with a 4 wheel drive tractor and trailer (he was coming the wrong way, up a one way road on a blind bend) whilst driving my two year old Suzuki Swift. As the impact was with the tractor counterweights mountings, into the Suzuki bonnet and engine, the airbags didn't go off
https://gordons.claas-dealer.co.uk/m...range/tractors

I got whiplash which I worked with (back in work the next day) but finally had to stop work due to increasing pain and a "frozen" shoulder and arm. Six months of physio helped but I still have the after effects and do not enjoy seeing tractors on my journeys. I still have nightmares seeing those massive wheels climbing into my car! Believe it or not, they rebuilt the car but I traded it in soon after. Cars can be replaced. Take care. Mike

mor75 · 17th January 2022, 12:35

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Originally Posted by strand1988

Driving home yesterday I was involved in a major accident when a van pulled out in front of me. The front of my 75 ended up under the van, smashing my windscreen and completely destroying the front end. The amazing paramedics, police and fire that attended the scene could not believe that I was able to open the door and be helped onto a stretcher.

I have owned my 75 for over 10 years loving polishing it and keeping it on the road - yesterday evening it repaid my kindness by saving my life. I know its silly to get attached to cars, but loosing the car is the only thing that has got me emotional during the whole ordeal, it was a buddy. It will be very fondly remembered. RIP old girl.

On a slightly lighter note... I have front and rear passenger doors in starlight silver that I had been intending to put on the car. I am keen to pass them onto someone, they are going free to anyone who can collect them from Hertfordshire.

happy the car saved you <3 ,i would love to have the doors off you please if possible both right hand doors. do they both come with the glass?

bl52krz · 17th January 2022, 16:12

There are plenty of idiots on the road. Going up a hill that drops off quite quickly when you reach the top, today when I got to the brow of the hill , faced standing traffic with brake lights on. Dustcart blocking road. I stopped but heard skidding tyres behind........then at the side of me. Young lad in the works van ended up halfway along my car. If he had hit me, it would have been goodbye to the Connie. What really is the matter with drivers these days?

15th January 2022, 18:52	#1
strand1988 Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 133 Thanks: 38 Thanked 76 Times in 13 Posts	A tribute to the 75 that saved my life... Driving home yesterday I was involved in a major accident when a van pulled out in front of me. The front of my 75 ended up under the van, smashing my windscreen and completely destroying the front end. The amazing paramedics, police and fire that attended the scene could not believe that I was able to open the door and be helped onto a stretcher. I have owned my 75 for over 10 years loving polishing it and keeping it on the road - yesterday evening it repaid my kindness by saving my life. I know its silly to get attached to cars, but loosing the car is the only thing that has got me emotional during the whole ordeal, it was a buddy. It will be very fondly remembered. RIP old girl. On a slightly lighter note... I have front and rear passenger doors in starlight silver that I had been intending to put on the car. I am keen to pass them onto someone, they are going free to anyone who can collect them from Hertfordshire.

15th January 2022, 19:08	#4
BRG75 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer, 9th & 10th Rovers Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 976 Thanks: 670 Thanked 290 Times in 195 Posts	Very sorry to hear this, but what a tribute to the strength of design built into these cars. MIRA (Motor Industries Research Association) if that is who did the collision / impact tests are all well and good, but you have benefited in the real world, from a serious accident. Best wishes for the future. Mike __________________ Presently 2004 75 CDTi auto Connoisseur Tourer - White Gold 2001 75 2.5 auto Connoisseur Saloon - White Gold Previously 2002 75 1.8 auto Club SE, 2000 75 1.8 auto Classic SE (Company Car) 1997 420 (Company Car) 1996 216 cabriolet, 198? 213 VDP 1986 SD1 V8 VDP, 1968 2000TC, 1966 2000.

15th January 2022, 19:11	#5
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,569 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	At least you are ok. Your Rover done it’s job in looking after you. Cars can be replaced. __________________ 233,509. Thats our 3rd meet done. Might go again next weekend. onen hag oll

15th January 2022, 19:29	#6
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,777 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Take it steady and ensure your ok, after a big crash the effects sometimes do not show for a few days. (And start to look around for the replacement 75) __________________ Lest we forget..

15th January 2022, 20:21	#8
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	I had a similar experience, having a head on collision with a 4 wheel drive tractor and trailer (he was coming the wrong way, up a one way road on a blind bend) whilst driving my two year old Suzuki Swift. As the impact was with the tractor counterweights mountings, into the Suzuki bonnet and engine, the airbags didn't go off https://gordons.claas-dealer.co.uk/m...range/tractors I got whiplash which I worked with (back in work the next day) but finally had to stop work due to increasing pain and a "frozen" shoulder and arm. Six months of physio helped but I still have the after effects and do not enjoy seeing tractors on my journeys. I still have nightmares seeing those massive wheels climbing into my car! Believe it or not, they rebuilt the car but I traded it in soon after. Cars can be replaced. Take care. Mike __________________ Oil in my veins! Last edited by roverbarmy; 15th January 2022 at 20:23..

15th January 2022, 19:04	#2
Southern Star Loves to post Rover 75 CTDi Contemporary SE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stretton-under-Fosse, Warwickshire. Posts: 358 Thanks: 54 Thanked 134 Times in 83 Posts	Gosh, what an awful experience. Sorry to hear about the car but at least you're ok and that's the main thing.

15th January 2022, 19:45	#7
Bazzateer Guest Posts: n/a	It's not at all silly to become attached to our cars. Glad you're OK.

17th January 2022, 16:12	#10
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,396 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	There are plenty of idiots on the road. Going up a hill that drops off quite quickly when you reach the top, today when I got to the brow of the hill , faced standing traffic with brake lights on. Dustcart blocking road. I stopped but heard skidding tyres behind........then at the side of me. Young lad in the works van ended up halfway along my car. If he had hit me, it would have been goodbye to the Connie. What really is the matter with drivers these days? __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.