Poor 2023 Corvette Ripped in Half Before the Paint Is Essentially Dry
What, exactly, happened to this 2023 Corvette remains a mystery, but the aftermath is devastating.
The 2023 Corvette hasn’t been in production very long at this point, but we’re starting to see examples of the sports car show up on dealer lots and in owner’s driveways. Unfortunately, this also means that we’re going to begin seeing the latest model year of the C8 generation also show up in salvage yards, whether that be the driver’s fault and inability to manage their new sports car or others that can’t help but run into them. However, this 2023 Corvette that just popped up on Copart has suffered what one can safely call fatal damage, the kind that won’t exactly buff out – no matter what the for sale ad might say.
In fact, this 2023 Corvette has quite literally been split in half, leaving it in two giant chunks. It’s unclear how, exactly, this happened, but it also isn’t exactly the first time we’ve seen a Corvette laying around in multiple pieces, nor the first mid-engine sports car of any kind that has suffered the same fate. Typically, this happens when the driver strikes an object while traveling sideways, such as a utility pole or tree, which are more than happy to separate the car from its engine at high speeds.
Even with Corvette values continuing to remain at high levels, it’s obviously hard to see anyone investing the time and money needed to bring this one back to life, which has happened in the case of some rarer, pricier exotics. However, it could make a nice parts car or a donor for some restomod project, if nothing else.
This particular 2023 Corvette is equipped with 1LT trim and the Z51 Performance Package, as well as the High Wing Spoiler, so there are some desirable options present. And of course, the LT2 just dangling around is also a coveted piece for those seeking a modern powerplant. Bidding hasn’t begun just yet, but we won’t be surprised to see at least a few folks interested in the heap, even if there’s essentially no chance this brand new C8 can be saved – at least not for a reasonable amount of money.
Photos: Copart
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