Today we will tell you about the most expensive accident in the world, which occurred in Japan near the city of Shimonoseki in December 2011.
In total, 14 cars were damaged in the collision, including 12 supercars, 8 of them Ferrari brands, one Lamborghini and Nissan Skyline, as well as two Mercedes. The accident occurred on the road between the Koshu region and Hiroshima prefecture.
The accident happened at 10 am local time. The owners of supercars were not injured and escaped with minor abrasions and fright. But the road along which the unlucky riders were driving had to be blocked for as much as 6 hours in order to road services were able to clear the road from debris.
There are several versions of what happened. Some witnesses claim that the driver of the Mercedes is the culprit, since he drove into oncoming lane. Others say it's all Ferrari's fault, whose driver lost control, crashed into a bump stop, and then flew off on a Mercedes. But this is no longer so important, since most cars have suffered such damage that they simply cannot be restored. Amount to be reimbursed Insurance Company, is still unknown, but according to analysts, it will be at least $1.5 million.
By the way, why these people ended up in the same place and at the same time is also not clear. It is believed that they were all members of the club of fans of sports car brands.
But to be honest, there have been more expensive accidents in the world. And here is one of them.
The Ferrari 250 GTO is considered one of the most beautiful and at the same time the most expensive cars in history. The car was first shown to the public in 1962 - it was created to participate in the FIA GT3 races. However, it could be purchased in your collection. The cost of 250 GTO at the time of release was $ 18,000, but the buyer had to be approved by Enzo Ferrari himself or his representative living in North America.
In two years, only 39 copies were produced, including three cars of the so-called second series, which slightly differed in external data.
In 2008, one of these Ferraris was bought at an auction by an anonymous buyer from the UK for $28,500,000! After some time, he left the car on the road common use- ride. And it had to happen - a car was driving in front of him, which unexpectedly rarely stopped, as a result of which the 250 GTO drove right into it! What time exactly repair cost exclusive, it is not known exactly, but the account probably goes to millions of dollars.
The owner of another Ferrari was even more unlucky. Also in 2008, a magnificent 1961 250 GT California Spyder LWB roadster was sold at one of the auctions for almost $11 million. The owner turned out to be one of the Americans. He parked his car near the beach. As it turned out, he did it in vain - a hurricane began, which turned the exclusive car into a pile of scrap metal! Of course, the insurance probably covered all the damage to the owner, but it is unlikely that this made it easier for him ...
As for the machine itself, it was intended exclusively for export to America. Under the hood of the car was a 240-horsepower power unit. Interestingly, in the production of the model, "winged metal" was used - the doors, hood and trunk lid are made of aluminum.
For several years, 46 copies were produced, which are very much appreciated in the secondary market.
Unfortunately, car accidents are not uncommon. Only in Russia, according to the traffic police, in January-September 2008, 156.7 thousand road accidents (RTA) were recorded on the roads of the country! And imagine how many of them happen in the world! And every time after them, car owners have to sort things out with the traffic police, insurance companies and service stations.
But it happens that cars get into accidents exclusive models, such that not every millionaire can afford.
10 Bugatti EB110 - $500,000
The photo shows an exclusive Bugatti EB110 (1992) driven by car mechanic Emile Ratelband. He was honored to make a test run as part of the annual MOT. Alas, perhaps he is a good mechanic, but the driver ... The guy did not see a puddle of oil on the road in time and lost control of the car. 
9. Pagani Zonda C12 S = $650.000
Such exclusive Zonda C12 S was produced 15 cars. However, save this the rarest car the owner from Hong Kong failed - in the early morning he turned this beauty into a pile of scrap metal in an instant. It’s a pity, of course, but such is the life of iron horses ...
8. mercedes benz SL 300 = $750.000
Experts consider the SL 300 "Gullwing" (Gull Wings) one of the best Mercedes throughout the history of this glorious company. This car is a classic! Unfortunately, several accidents have already been recorded in the world involving these masterpieces of the automotive industry. For example, this car was involved in an accident during the annual "La Carrera Panamericana" race in Mexico, in which only classic cars issued before 1965. 
But if in the first photo, as they say, who does not risk ... then the guy from this photo was much less lucky - he was not even going to put his pet at risk by participating in any races. But the danger found itself in the face of a huge pickup truck belonging to the state of Seattle. The funny thing is that the inscription was displayed on the side of the truck: "Impact Landscaping" (Impact Landscaping). 
7 Jaguar XJ220 = $1,000,000
Finally, the first accident for a full million US dollars, but only seventh place! Once the Jaguar XJ220 was considered the fastest stock car capable of reaching speeds of 350 km/h (217 mph). But at this speed, accidents are simply inevitable. In the photo of the owner of the supercar, there is a classic pose, devoid of any emotions and feelings, staring blankly into space. It's hard to say what he was thinking at that moment ... maybe he was looking for an explanation for the insurance company, and maybe for his wife, how he managed to break his beloved "pussy". 
And another accident - this time with big amount damage. The owner of this car crashed right in front of his friends next to the golf course.
6. McLaren F1 = $1.250.000
McLaren F1 surpasses XJ220 not only in price, but also maximum speed– over 370 km/h (231 mph). This fantastic figure for serial cars was surpassed only in 2005. In total, 107 copies of this supercar were produced in the world. And one of them in the photo, broken by actor Rowan Atkinson (Rowan Atkinson), better known as "Mr. Bean" (Mr. Bean). By the way, before that, Atkinson had already become famous for having managed to destroy several exclusive cars, including Aston Martin.
5. Enzo Ferrari = $1.300.000
Oddly enough, but the champion in the number of accidents is the world famous Enzo Ferrari. Neither the price of these prestigious cars, nor their exclusivity and limited edition does not affect the caution of their owners at all. There have been at least 14 documented crashes in which the Enzo was almost smashed to smithereens. The photo shows the result of one of the most famous accidents that occurred in 2005 in Malibu. Fat Steven Eriksson's car was involved in an accident at a speed of 315 km/h. 
Not surprisingly, most of the accidents happened in California and Dubai (pictured). Bad money - stupid owners ... With all this, it should be noted that Enzo Ferrari has established itself as an exceptional safe car. For example, the photo shows the consequences of an accident at a speed of more than 250 km / h, after which the driver not only survived, but also received minimal consequences for his health.
4. Bugatti Veyron = $1.600.000
As you can see, the most expensive production car in world Bugatti Veyron did not hit the top three of this hit parade! According to the manufacturers, only 300 of these are planned. beautiful cars. Two cars from this list have already been crippled ... In the photo poor car, which was bought by its owner just a week ago and crashed at a speed of 160 km / h in rainy weather. 
3. Ferrari 250 GT TDF = $1.650.000
So, ladies and gentlemen, we present you the first three of our TOP. And in it, as you might guess, solid rarities! And, all as one - Ferrari. These cars are so rare and valuable that people who dare to drive them on the roads can be considered crazy. Well, those of them who decide to go to the track are even crazier.
Pictured is a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT "Tour de France" crashing into a wall at full speed during the Shell Ferrari-Maserati Historic Challenge in 2003. 
2 Ferrari 250 GT SPYDER = $10,000,000
In 2008, at a California Spyder auction, a similar 1961 Ferrari 250 GT sold for $10,894,900! You are probably wondering, what then happened to this masterpiece? Unfortunately for the owner, who parked the car near the beach, a hurricane suddenly hit ... So, this is not an accident, as it were ... but nevertheless ... 
1. Ferrari 250 GTO = $28.500.000
And, finally, it is the most expensive accident in the world! And it is not surprising that it happened to the most expensive this moment car in the world - Ferrari 250 GTO 1962-1964 release. In 2008, a 250 GTO was bought at auction by an anonymous buyer from England for $28.500.000, which is more than the cost of all the 14 Enzo Ferraris described above! It seems simply incredible that the owner dared to drive such a car onto the road. As a result, a collision with a car in front, after its sudden braking.
Good luck on the roads!
And don't forget about insurance.
Chipped bumpers, dented bodies, broken glass - all this is the result of most accidents. In the worst case, the entire car is written off, but most often the restoration of those who have been in an accident Vehicle It is quite possible and costs several thousand dollars. And if the car is expensive enough, then it can take several tens of thousands of dollars to repair it. And no more, because in case of serious expenses it is easier to buy new car. But sometimes accidents happen on our planet, when the usual figures for the cost and restoration of a car need to be increased by an order of magnitude. You have not forgotten that next to compact hatchbacks, sedans and crossovers are also driven by fabulously expensive supercars, drivers who are also not immune from getting into road collisions. What amounts are involved in their case? Now we'll find out. Your attention is the rating of the 10 most expensive car accidents.
10th place - "Mercedes Benz SL 300 Gullwing"
Our rating opens with an accident involving a rare Mercedes Benz SL 300 Gullwing, the price of which is at least 750 thousand dollars. The incident occurred on the roads of the American city of Seattle. Legendary german car, which began production in 1954 and is famous for its unique gullwing door opening pattern, did not share the road with a truck. The one, which is quite natural, was practically not injured in this accident, which cannot be said about the Mercedes Benz SL 300 Gullwing.
9th place - "Pagani Zonda S"
The next accident occurred near the Scottish town of Aberdeen. At the wheel of the Italian supercar Pagani Zonda S, the cost of which is estimated at 750 thousand dollars, there was an amateur driver who was supervised experienced instructor was supposed to make a small test drive of an Italian supercar. The trip ended very sadly - the driver lost control on a narrow slippery road and the skittish Pagani Zonda Z met a roadside pole. It should be noted that the car was not sent to the landfill, but nevertheless restored. It cost 450 thousand dollars.
8th place - "McLaren F1"
What has become of Rowan Atkinson's McLaren F1
But about the next accident heard, perhaps, everyone. And all because the famous actor Rowan Atkinson, who lost control of his McLaren F1, became its participant. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the British Lancaster. And the most surprising thing is that, according to the actor, the accident occurred at quite a moderate speed. Outcome traffic accident deplorable - in the famous British supercar, the cost of which is 850 thousand dollars, the entire front end is broken, the cost of replacing which can only be guessed at. But things could have ended worse. If the famous actor had accelerated to a maximum of 385 kilometers per hour on his McLaren F1, then its result could have been much more deplorable.
7th place - "Pagani Zonda C12S"
The next accident happened in Hong Kong and participated in it Pagani supercar Zonda C12S, the cost of which is one million dollars. The owner of the Italian supercar simply lost control and hit cars parked at the side of the road. As a result, out of twenty-five released Pagani Zonda C12S, only twenty-four remained on the move.
6th place - "Bugatti Veyron"
Damaged Bugatti Veyron
There have been many more Bugatti Veyron supercars produced during its production, so it is not surprising that this model often appears as the protagonist of traffic accident news. And this is quite understandable. The Bugatti Veyron, which starts at $1.2 million, is currently one of the most fast cars on the planet. And it’s all the more surprising that someone manages to break this driver-friendly car into extremely low speeds. This is exactly what happened in the English county of Surrey. On the road, the Bugatti Veyron did not miss the modest Opel Astra and all this happened at a speed of 65 kilometers per hour. As an excuse for the unlucky driver of the Bugatti Veyron, it can be said that at the time of the accident it was raining, which made the roadway very slippery.
5th place - "Jaguar XJ220"
But the iconic British supercar Jaguar XJ220, which is considered the most expensive production car in history brand Jaguar, had an accident on . It all happened during the annual races at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The front of the $1.25 million car was heavily damaged, although photos taken at the scene give hope that the magnificent Jaguar XJ220 will be restored.
4th place - "Ferrari Enzo"
So unlucky so unlucky
But if the Jaguar XJ220 crashed in Goodwood can still be restored, then you should not even think about bringing back to life the Ferrari Enzo crashed on the coast in Malibu. The car, which was driven by a businessman from Sweden, Stefan Eriksson, was broken into two parts. It happened after a tipsy businessman lost control and kissed the legendary Italian "horse" on a pole. Stefan Eriksson himself was not injured. Too bad the $1.5 million Ferrari Enzo doesn't.
3rd place - "Ferrari 250 GT TDF"
You will not envy the owner of a rare Ferrari 250 GT TDF. But it all started with really good intentions. The car, worth $1.65 million, has been entered into a vintage car race in the US state of Connecticut. But the Lime Rock track played a trick on the owner of the fabulously expensive Ferrari 250 GT TDF. In one of the turns the pilot Italian car and crashed into the wall.
2nd place - "Ferrari GT Spyder"
The element spares no one
And the Ferrari GT Spyder, which was purchased at auction for $10 million, didn't go anywhere at all. He was peacefully moored off the California coast and could have stayed there for who knows how long, but the hurricane that suddenly hit the coast literally turned everything upside down. He did not spare and fabulously dear ferrari 1961 GT Spyder. The car is no longer subject to restoration.
1st place - "Ferrari 250 GTO"
This car once cost $28.5 million
The first place in the ranking of the 10 most expensive car accidents goes to the Ferrari 250 GTO. An automotive masterpiece from Italian craftsmen was purchased at auction in 2008. For the car, which was produced from 1962 to 1964, an unknown buyer paid $28.5 million. And one can only guess what prompted the owner of this automotive masterpiece to drive it onto public roads. But the fact remains. Ferrari 250 GTO and thanks to this became the undisputed winner of the ranking of the 10 most expensive car accidents. Although it is unlikely from this to the owner of a rare sports car it got a little easier.
But this is only a small part of the accidents involving fabulously expensive supercars. Most owners of such cars try not to advertise their road adventures, but simply get insurance for broken car and soon buy yourself new toy, which, it is possible, will soon also be in a roadside ditch. And only thanks to the ubiquitous paparazzi we have unique opportunity stare at shattered Ferraris, Jaguars, Paganis and Bugatti, and along the way to rank the 10 most expensive car accidents in the world.
Road accidents happen daily. According to experts, the annual global material damage from road accidents is about 500 billion US dollars! But there are cars whose contribution to this amount is the most significant. We present to your attention the top 10 most expensive traffic accidents.
The cost of this model exceeds half a million dollars, but this car takes only 10th place in our rating. Just imagine what awaits you next. The history of this accident began with an annual MOT, where a simple auto mechanic had the honor to make a test run on an exclusive Bugatti EB110. "Schumacher" did not notice the oil spilled on the road in time, and could not cope with the control. The guy was probably a pretty good mechanic, but a good driver you won't name him.
9 Pagani Zonda C12 S - $650,000
The Pagani Zonda C12 S is one of the most exclusive models in the world. In the entire series of such cars, there were exactly 15 units. But one fine early morning, the car owner of one of these beauties managed to turn the car into a pile of scrap metal. Without the possibility of recovery. By the way, the incident took place in Hong Kong.
8 Mercedes Benz SL 300 - $750,000
There is an opinion that the Mercedes Benz SL 300, or as it is also called "Gullwing" (Gull Wings) - best car all times in the history of the company. This is a kind of “calling card” of Mercedes Benz. However, even this rare car may be a frequenter of traffic accidents. One of the most "budget" accidents occurred at the famous Mexican annual race "La Carrera Panamericana", in which only classic cars produced before 1965 can participate.
7 Jaguar XJ220 - $1,000,000
Jaguar XJ220 broke the mark of one million US dollars. A million dollars - and only seventh place. Once this car was considered the fastest of its kind: it reached speeds of up to 350 km / h. Because high speed- the main characteristic of this model, it is easy to guess that it is preferred mainly by lovers of "drive". It is also easy to guess that at such a breakneck speed, accidents are simply inevitable.
6 McLaren F1 - $1,250,000
McLaren F1 surpasses the previous participant in our rating in many respects. In addition to the fact that this car is more expensive, it is also faster - it develops a speed of 370 km / h. Interesting fact: this space bar was surpassed only in 2005. There are relatively few such cars - 107 copies. One of these beauties was "lucky" to break the famous actor Rowan Atkinson, better known as Mr. Bean. Atkinson has previously been involved in an accident, destroying more than one exclusive car.
5 Enzo Ferrari - $1,300,000
Although this car is considered one of the safest, this did not save it from leadership in the number of accidents. Enzo Ferrari can be considered the champion in the number of accidents - to date, more than 14 accidents have been recorded involving this model. Despite the fact that such cars are produced in a limited edition, and the price for them is approaching $ 1.5 million, this still does not affect the caution of their drivers. The most famous accident occurred in Malibu: Fat Steven Erickson crashed his Ferrari while “flying” at a speed of 315 km / h. Interesting fact: most of the accidents involving Enzo occur in Dubai.
4 Bugatti Veyron - $1,600,000
One of the world's Bugatti Veyron, paradoxically, did not become the leader of our rating, and did not even enter the top three. Only 300 cars of this model were produced. According to recent data, already three of them can be safely deleted from this list. One of the "unfortunate" was broken by his inept owner at a speed of 160 km / h in rainy weather.
3. Ferrari 250 GT TDF - $1,650,000
Who can take the top places in our rating if not rare Ferraris? The top three is opened by the Ferrari 250 GT TDF. This model and all like it are so rare and valuable that you can safely call people who decide to ride them on the road or even on the track crazy. One of the most famous accidents involving this retro beauty occurred during the Shell Ferrari-Maserati Historic Challenge, when the car flew into a wall at full speed, shattering.
2 Ferrari 250 GT SPYDER - $10,000,000
Perhaps this is the only incident in which a person is only indirectly to blame. In 2008, one lucky person bought a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SPYDER for nearly $11 million. Perhaps unlike the rest of the owners we talked about earlier, he took care of his car. But don't save it. One morning, he left his car in a parking lot near the beach. But who knew that such a powerful hurricane would begin? There is no living space left on the Ferrari.
1 Ferrari 250 GTO - $28,500,000
The leader of our ranking of the most expensive traffic accidents is the Ferrari 250 GTO. Its cost (and this is no less than 28.5 million dollars) exceeds the cost of all 14 Ferraris combined, which were mentioned earlier. Until now, this car is considered one of. Similarly, the most expensive accident in the world is the incident with his participation. In 2008, an anonymous UK buyer purchased a Ferrari 250 GTO at auction. And a few days later he got into an accident: a collision with a car in front.
As you can see, car accidents are not uncommon. You can be infinitely confident in your driving skills, have a long driving experience, but all this cannot guarantee you safety on the roads. “Not you, so into you,” as they say. Therefore, the best thing you can do is to insure yourself and your car. And good luck on the road.
Super expensive, super fast, supercars - but they are also cars ... And like all decent cars, they can and do get into an accident.
But the situations in which these cars are involved in an accident are hard to believe. We bring to your attention a selection of the most expensive traffic accidents involving supercars!
In 2011 on the wet Japanese road 14 cars "met" nine of which were supercars... after the accident, it was very problematic to restore them.
As many as eight Ferrari models (including the Testarossa) were counted in the accident, one Lamborghini Diablo and the most ordinary, simple ones ... Nissan Skyline R33, three Mercedes-Benz and Toyota Prius. The total amount of damage was $3.85 million. Modestly somehow ... Don't you think?
This incident was cheaper. Only 1.5 million dollars for the girl's inattention. By the way, the accident happened again in 2011, but already in Monaco, and the Ukrainian singer Margarita Smelyanskaya-Galitskaya was driving. Who is this?
The Ukrainian was driving a Bentley. A list road accident participants replenished Porsche 911 Turbo, Bentley Azure, Aston Martin Rapide, Mercedes S-Class, Ferrari F430 
One of the most famous supercar accidents happened in the lagoon of the Gulf of Mexico. In 2009, a Bugatti Veyron sank in the Gulf of Mexico. The owner, Andy House Texan (not a doctor), demanded double the cost of the hypercar from the insurance company. Rogue later almost ended up behind bars himself, because. It turned out that he deliberately drowned the car for the sake of insurance ... 
Did you know that Mr. Bean owns the McLaren F1? No? This is true. Rowan Atkinson and his McLaren F1 had two accidents. At the same time, Bean managed to make good money on insurance. The last time he received 910 thousand pounds (1.5 million dollars). And immediately sold the restored McLaren F1 for $ 12 million. That's it!
This year in the UK - two more unique cars 50s: Lister-Jaguar Knobbly and Mercedes-Benz 300 SLS "Porter Special". Damage - $7.5 million.
Behind the steering wheel of the Mercedes was the famous German pilot Jochen Mass, who could not bypass the sharply braked Briton Tony Wood on the Lister-Jaguar. 
The most offensive story of the accident took place with an American, David Dopp. A truck driver won a stunning Lamborghini Murcielago in a competition and crashed the car... on his first trip.
Six hours of joy - that's how long the supercar lasted in Dopp's hands. The driver assured everyone that he was not driving fast, and the ice and gravel under the wheels were to blame ... Lies ...
The accident happened in Shanghai. And behind the steering wheel was a young and rich pilot. The boy himself remained intact, but the car ... You see ...
Another Ferrari... a 250 GT Spyder bought back in 2008 for $11 million collided... with a hurricane. As you can see, the elements won. It was in this state that he was found on one of the California beaches. 
In 2009, Moscow excelled. Bugatti EB110SS. suffered at Bavaria Moscow City Racing right in the city center.
It was the only Bugatti EB110 SS in Russia. An irreparable loss worth $2 million.
