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Old 01-26-2010, 12:08 PM
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coles notes: huge tent fails, destroys exotics and collector cars.. brutal!
Old 01-26-2010, 12:10 PM
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I think someone posted a video of that going down.
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Dan'* right. Someone did post the video.

But, I'm confused, how did the tail lights on the first one get broken? Looks like someone took a screwdriver and poked the lenses.
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Old 01-26-2010, 01:46 PM
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I'm shedding a tear right now.....
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Found it. https://www.gmforum.com/lounge-99/not-so-smart-after-all-287762/

Ya, the damage on that first car seems a bit odd. how did it get all busted up under the trunk lid?
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Maybe someone trying to collect insurance money.
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That happened during the barrett jackson auction. I was watching the barrett jackson auction on speed channel when they said about the wind blowing a tent at another auction across the main highway.
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thats what insurance is for......also what a tire iron is for to, once they find out who'* the blame....
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Originally Posted by Toddster
thats what insurance is for......also what a tire iron is for to, once they find out who'* the blame....
Try beating the wind with a tire iron.. prolly wouldn't work out too well lol
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Originally Posted by yutzybrian
Try beating the wind with a tire iron.. prolly wouldn't work out too well lol


I literally burst out laughing when I read that. My mom now officially thinks I'm nuts. haha


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