‘Drunk idiots' flip car with bare hands

News.com.au

3 days ago

Shocking footage of a beloved vintage car getting flipped onto its side has been shared by its shattered owner.
Two men can be seen approaching a pristine 1972 Fiat 500, painted in a colourful orange, around 4am on Friday, May 2, in London, reports The Sun.
As the pair stumble towards the vintage car, described by the owner as his 'pride and joy', one of them can be seen attempting to open the door.
Discovering it locked, he appears to then motion to his pal to come over to try and lift it up.
The pair then grab the tiny car from its side and begin lifting it at a 45 degree angle before the car's weight begins to shift further away, pulling it down towards the street.
Losing control of the vintage car, the vandals step back and let go, sending the 'characterful' vehicle tumbling onto its side, slamming straight into the bitumen.
As it crashes into the road, the cowards can then be seen fleeing towards the camera and away from the Fiat, which gently rocks back and forth in the middle of the street.
The car remained there until later in the morning, when the heartbroken owner discovered his beloved vehicle had been vandalised.
Speaking to The Sun, he said: 'I was blissfully unaware of anything untoward until I opened my front door to take my dog out for his early morning walk.'
'I couldn't believe my eyes, instead of seeing my lovely vintage orange Fiat 500 I came face-to-face with the chassis. I was totally shocked, it was a totally surreal experience.'
He said the vehicle was blocking traffic on the 'narrow street', despite the car's small stature.
Thankfully, some nearby builders came to his assistance to help put the car back on its four wheels.
The distressed owner also told of how he 'feared for the worst' when the car was brought back upright.
He said he was concerned his 'sweet little car' could have 'sustained a lot of damage'.
Fortunately, upon flipping it back up, the owner discovered no broken glass, and just a broken door handle, as well as some dints and scratches on the classic vehicle.
There was also a pool of oil that had formed after the fluid leaked from the motor.
Venting his frustrations, he said: 'I just couldn't understand how anyone would want to vandalise such a sweet little car.'
'I still feel very emotional, it's my pride and joy.'
'People often stop to take photos my little characterful car, [but] no one has ever hurt it.'
In direct response to the heartless vandals, the owner berated their cowardice, adding: 'They should pick on someone their own size.'
The owner had shared the shocking footage on social media of the 'two drunk idiots', drawing in sympathy from viewers.
One commented: 'What was the point of that? What did they gain from doing that except shame?'
'Running away from something you did proves you are ashamed of what you did.'
Another added: 'Absolutely gutted for you, man.'
'Such a disrespectful thing to do. Hope the damage isn't too bad.'
A third said: 'Hope they will be found to pay for the damage,' while a fourth added: 'That's despicable – that's someone's pride and joy.'