Bugatti Veyron DOWN!

RACER X · 11-12-2009, 12:11 PM

Galveston Daily News Web site

LA MARQUE — The owner of one of the world’s fastest production automobiles accidentally drove his fine-tuned, French-built car into a saltwater lagoon Wednesday.

The man, who police said was from Lufkin, was uninjured after escaping the partially submerged Bugatti Veyron as it came to rest in about 2 feet of saltwater.

The two-seater, with 16 cylinders and four turbo chargers, can reach speeds of more than 250 mph. New models sell for about $2 million.

The man, who refused to give his name, was looking at real estate in Galveston.

About 3 p.m. a low-flying pelican distracted him as he traveled north on Interstate 45 just south of the hurricane levee near Omega Bay.

The man jerked the wheel, dropped his cell phone, and the car’s front tire left the frontage road and entered a muddy patch, which foiled his attempt to maneuver away from the lagoon.

The Veyron’s powerful engine gurgled like an outboard motor for about 15 minutes before it died.

Police and firefighters blocked the frontage road until MCH Towing employee Gilbert Harrison carefully wenched the car away from riprap and onto the soft, muddy bank.

It’s the rarest car in the world, not something you can just replace, the man said.

An Associated Press story in October mentioned a 2006 model Veyron for sale in Jonesboro, Ark., with an asking price of $1.25 million.

One of the prospective buyers was from Texas.

That Bugatti Veyron was one of only 200 made and one of only about 15 in the United States, the AP reported.

This story was brought to you thanks to khou.com's partnership with The Galveston County Daily News.

shmike · 11-12-2009, 12:16 PM

Not smart enough to turn the car off once it is 2 feet deep in water?

I hope it is "family money".

RACER X · 11-12-2009, 12:31 PM

pics

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/12/v...dro/#continued

karl_1052 · 11-12-2009, 12:33 PM

Awesome!

Looks like it doesn't require driving abilities to buy one.

Avatard · 11-12-2009, 12:35 PM

Rich and stupid always has some self-leveling effect.

Homeslice · 11-12-2009, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RACER X

a low-flying pelican distracted him

So he claims.

z06boy · 11-12-2009, 12:43 PM

Just dayum.

Captain Morgan · 11-12-2009, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

So he claims.

Especially considering it caused him to drop his cell phone. Fucker can afford a $1million+ car, but can't afford a bluetooth headset?

Rider · 11-12-2009, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

Especially considering it caused him to drop his cell phone. Fucker can afford a $1million+ car, but can't afford a bluetooth headset?

Because you look more important when you're holding a phone up to your ear...

karl_1052 · 11-12-2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

Especially considering it caused him to drop his cell phone. Fucker can afford a $1million+ car, but can't afford a bluetooth headset?

like this one?

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RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	Bugatti Veyron DOWN! Galveston Daily News Web site LA MARQUE — The owner of one of the world’s fastest production automobiles accidentally drove his fine-tuned, French-built car into a saltwater lagoon Wednesday. The man, who police said was from Lufkin, was uninjured after escaping the partially submerged Bugatti Veyron as it came to rest in about 2 feet of saltwater. The two-seater, with 16 cylinders and four turbo chargers, can reach speeds of more than 250 mph. New models sell for about $2 million. The man, who refused to give his name, was looking at real estate in Galveston. About 3 p.m. a low-flying pelican distracted him as he traveled north on Interstate 45 just south of the hurricane levee near Omega Bay. The man jerked the wheel, dropped his cell phone, and the car’s front tire left the frontage road and entered a muddy patch, which foiled his attempt to maneuver away from the lagoon. The Veyron’s powerful engine gurgled like an outboard motor for about 15 minutes before it died. Police and firefighters blocked the frontage road until MCH Towing employee Gilbert Harrison carefully wenched the car away from riprap and onto the soft, muddy bank. It’s the rarest car in the world, not something you can just replace, the man said. An Associated Press story in October mentioned a 2006 model Veyron for sale in Jonesboro, Ark., with an asking price of $1.25 million. One of the prospective buyers was from Texas. That Bugatti Veyron was one of only 200 made and one of only about 15 in the United States, the AP reported. This story was brought to you thanks to khou.com's partnership with The Galveston County Daily News. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

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