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RACER X 11-12-2009 12:11 PM

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.

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 (Post 291072)
a low-flying pelican distracted him

So he claims.

z06boy 11-12-2009 12:43 PM

Just dayum. :wtfru:

Captain Morgan 11-12-2009 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice (Post 291084)
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 (Post 291101)
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... :td:

karl_1052 11-12-2009 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Morgan (Post 291101)
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?
http://www.robthurman.com/weblog/arc...cell-phone.jpg


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