The Safety of Oldtimers: A Closer Look After Tom Waes's Accident

antwerp, belgium - An analysis of the safety of oldtimer cars following the recent crash involving Tom Waes and his vintage Porsche 911.

Tom Waes was involved in a serious accident while driving his green oldtimer Porsche 911 on the Antwerp Ring road. The impact with a crash cushion caused the car to be completely destroyed, leading to a challenging rescue operation. Experts suggest that oldtimers, although not inherently more dangerous than modern cars, offer less protection to occupants during collisions. Autojournalists highlight the lack of safety features in classic cars compared to contemporary vehicles, emphasizing the importance of impact-absorbing structures in reducing injuries. The absence of airbags and advanced safety technologies in early models of cars like the Porsche 911 raises concerns about crash protection in vintage vehicles. Despite potential manoeuvers by the driver, such accidents expose the vulnerabilities of classic cars, especially in terms of structural integrity and impact resistance.