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Sports car makes legal history. Mr John O Grady
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Sports car makes legal history. Mr John O Grady
Sports car makes legal history. Mr John O Gradys 23 year old sports car (MG) made legal history when a High Court Judge said it was too unique to be scrapped. Mr John O Grady was awarded 53 for repairs plus 33 for hiring another car following scaffolding structure falling on his car where the car was parked. The car is called " Mademoiselle Hortensia". Pictured, Mr John O Grady with his car at his home in Kensington after the high Courts decision. 9th October 1962
Tommy Lea
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England
DM Q8114
Media ID 21851907
© Mirrorpix
1962 Automobile History Legal Owner Sports Vintage
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In this photo print, we witness a remarkable moment in legal history as Mr John O Grady's sports car takes center stage. This 23-year-old MG, lovingly named "Mademoiselle Hortensia" became the subject of a groundbreaking High Court case that deemed it too unique to be scrapped. The story unfolds when tragedy strikes as a scaffolding structure unexpectedly falls on Mr O Grady's cherished vehicle while parked. Determined not to let his beloved car meet its demise, he sought justice through the legal system. And justice prevailed! The High Court Judge ruled in favor of Mr O Grady, awarding him £53 for repairs and an additional £33 for hiring another car during the ordeal. Captured in this snapshot is the triumphant moment after the court's decision was announced. Mr O Grady proudly poses with his vintage beauty outside his Kensington home in London. The photograph exudes nostalgia from its 1960s setting, transporting us back to an era where automobiles were not merely modes of transport but symbols of personal style and passion. This image encapsulates more than just a legal victory; it symbolizes our enduring connection to classic cars and their ability to evoke emotions and memories from bygone eras. It serves as a reminder that sometimes even objects can hold such significance that they transcend their material value and become part of our collective history.
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