Although it is named after a boat and a sea creature, the Corvette Stingray is not actually very good at handling large bodies of water. Unfortunately, one owner in Texas recently found out just how bad the mid-engine sports car is at seafaring.
The incident occurred in Aransas Pass, Texas, a small community near Corpus Christi that, appropriately enough, is known for its fishing. According to the local police department, the driver of this 2022 Chevrolet Corvette was visiting from out of town, when he suddenly found himself in the water.
Since there was no footage of the accident, we have to take the owner’s word for it that he accidentally selected drive when he was looking for the reverse gear, police told Road & Track. Whatever the circumstances, the Corvette started drifting out farther and farther from the shore.
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At its deepest point, the car was around seven feet (2.1 meters) deep, according to a Facebook post from the Aransas Pass Police Department. As a result, the department had to call upon the Tow Boat to help rescue the car.
With the help of some inflatable bags, the car was lifted to the surface of the water, and the boat was able to tow it back to shore. Fortunately, authorities say that there was no evidence of environmental hazards as a result of the scuppered Corvette.
While it’s unclear what will become of the sports car now that it back on solid ground, those interested in a slightly damp deal might want to keep an eye out on the local salvage auction page to see if this Corvette goes up at auction.
While drying out a flooded car is not a simple task, this could become the basis for a great project. Mind you, we’ve seen people put down surprising amounts of money for mid-engine cars that were underwater for longer than this.
