3R On Fire

[james1]

That picture of the 3R on fire was scary.(see thread Great picture of a noble)
I have a 3R on order and I am now feeling a bit nervous.

Could we have a comment from the Noble factory to clarify matters, and how the fire was caused.

>>> Edited by james1 on Saturday 10th April 16:34

[ws6]

I'll try to track the owner down.

There was a comment on another post that this has happend before but no further detials.

I personally wouldn't worry. If I saw a picture of my car on fire before making a purchase it wouldn't deter me. I'm sure if this was a comon fault it would be highly publicised. However, armed with the info, I would try to seek an explanation.

I tried to send the picture to Noble direct, but their website directs you to this Bulliten Board - Hence how I found it.

I'd be interested to know the cause too, I do admire the Noble, one of the last British cars, so wouldn't wish it, the business or it's owners any harm.

JJ

[BILLYWIZ]

As more and more house have smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors does that deter you from byeing a house ?. NO. you take precautions.Any car is subject to mechanical failure, new or old, i take a first aid kit in my Noble in case some one cuts there finger and a fire extiguiser in case some one catches fire. It does not always happen to you. Nobles are as safe as houses.

[PetrolTed]

I doubt that there's a model of car out there that hasn't caught fire. Whilst it would be interesting to know the cause of this particular fire I don't think we need start any sort of panic here.

[matt_t16]

james1 said:

That picture of the 3R on fire was scary.(see thread Great picture of a noble) I have a 3R on order and I am now feeling a bit nervous. Could we have a comment from the Noble factory to clarify matters, and how the fire was caused.

Can I just say that so many cars from so many manafacturers have gone up in flames for so many reasons. I remember being stuck on the M40 late last year because a 996 had gone up. Theres various reasons that can cause it, everything from a loose oil filter, to careless fuel spalsh when filling up to not disposing of a lit cigarette correctly, all of which can effect any car.

Matt

P.S. Have a look at general gassing from a couple of days ago, theres some shots of a Lambo MurkyLager thats gone up.