The above wreak is an illustration of why in circumstances of a big accident involving a classic/vintage/veteran, you handle all the recovery, keep the car in your possession and make it clear in every communication that the car will be be rebuilt and the only question is who pays.

But, oh dear about the owner. I competed for nearly 30 years and only once was the car damaged enough to need trailing home. Cost me a day's labour (from me) and about £300 in parts. The other off in that time cost me about £40 and was drivable. One drives at 10/10ths in a competition, so you have to accept the odd occurrence of 11/10th and the resulting accident. Off the clock, ie a fun day, 9/10th at the most if not less.

1930 Super Sports Aero 'The Elk'