Moronzilla Report post Posted November 12, 2009 Texas newspaper $2 million Bugatti crashes into lagoon By Chris Paschenko The Daily News Published November 12, 2009 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 lambda lambda lambda and the omega mu 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickSimmons Report post Posted November 12, 2009 Oh man. Wonder what the repair bill will be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camel Toe Juice Report post Posted November 12, 2009 That is painful to watch... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben Report post Posted November 12, 2009 lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmtn Report post Posted November 12, 2009 damn those pelicans are evil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Report post Posted November 12, 2009 I'm not sure why the owner didn't shut the engine down as soon as it hit the water though. It says it gurgled for about 15 minutes before it died. That would have at least saved some money I would think Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo_4_Ever Report post Posted November 12, 2009 Well, at least it gets driven Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted November 12, 2009 Oh man. Wonder what the repair bill will be. write off, you will never repair that car all the electronics gone. what a shame. he must've traveled quite fast the air brake is up or do they come up even at very low speed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted November 12, 2009 probably thought if he went fast enough he could get to the other side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguetrader Report post Posted November 12, 2009 Well, at least it gets driven Sailed too, apparently Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted November 12, 2009 So sad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrjunkie Report post Posted November 12, 2009 I had a friend of mine tell me last weekend that this guy parked in the dirt in a low rent neighborhood with his Veyron at the Lone Star Rally a couple of weeks ago. It broke my heart to see the chain wrapped through those wheels. I wonder how soon it will be until that car gets a plane ride to France. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FerociousGTO Report post Posted November 12, 2009 "3 feet of water and left the engine running for 15 minutes before it died." Come on who are you fcuking kidding? What was the intent or what was he on? idiot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFilipinoStig Report post Posted November 12, 2009 It's an amazing piece of engineering, but unfortunately it's no U-boat. And it's cute how it says "French made." It stuns people when I say that it was designed and built by VW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moronzilla Report post Posted November 12, 2009 here are some pics before its water journey http://www.eliteautosllc.com/vehicles.php/mode/view/id/225 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecyrax Report post Posted November 12, 2009 I call bs. This article claims he was looking at "high-end" property in galveston. http://www.khou.com/news/pelican-bugatti-v...n-69851412.html Galveston's a shithole Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SECC_Joe Report post Posted November 12, 2009 After reading some of the comments in the article and elsewhere, I never cease to be amazed how some people derive such glee at the misfortunes of others. I guess that it makes them feel better about their pitiful lot in life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted November 12, 2009 After reading some of the comments in the article and elsewhere, I never cease to be amazed how some people derive such glee at the misfortunes of others. I guess that it makes them feel better about their pitiful lot in life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Report post Posted November 12, 2009 Sailed too, apparently Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FerociousGTO Report post Posted November 12, 2009 ....... And it's cute how it says "French made." It stuns people when I say that it was designed and built by VW. Yes VW but in France. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugatti_Veyron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blylek Report post Posted November 12, 2009 I wonder why the rear wheels were locked up? Had to be dragged through the mud...I wonder if it was a pelican or if he just drifted because he was on the phone...my guess is he dropped his phone, tried to retrieve it, then drifted off the road that makes for one expensive phone call...shame about the car as its a beauty whether its French or German! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin2772 Report post Posted November 12, 2009 here are some pics before its water journey http://www.eliteautosllc.com/vehicles.php/mode/view/id/225 Jesus, whatever place that is has more Ford GT's then Peak Completions garage! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
R o b Report post Posted November 12, 2009 wtf it almost looks like my veyron with that color combo. btw: "That Bugatti Veyron was one of only 200 made and one of only about 15 in the United States, the AP reported." AP is way off, its more like 60 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SECC_Joe Report post Posted November 12, 2009 QUOTE (R o b @ Nov 12 2009, 11:55 AM) wtf it almost looks like my veyron with that color combo. I was thinking the exact same thing. It make me sick to see Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SP-superJay Report post Posted November 12, 2009 probably thought if he went fast enough he could get to the other side. hahaha oh man that made my day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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