From Motor1 · Brian Potter · · 1m 30s
Stolen Corvette C7 Grand Sport Recovered After Five Years Underwater
A stolen Corvette C7 Grand Sport resurfaces after five years underwater in Georgia river.
In brief
A stolen Corvette C7 Grand Sport resurfaces after five years underwater in Georgia river. A Chevrolet Corvette C7 Grand Sport stolen in December 2020 was found submerged in a Georgia river after five years. Originally reported by Motor1.
Stolen Corvette C7 Grand Sport Found
A Chevrolet Corvette C7 Grand Sport stolen from its owner in December 2020 was discovered submerged in a Georgia river after nearly six years.
Diver Jeremy Sides Discovers Car
Diver Jeremy Sides found the submerged sports car during a routine dive and posted the discovery to Instagram under his account exploringwithnug.
Instagram Handle Traced to Theft Report
Viewers spotted an old Instagram handle on the windshield, traced it back to the owner's December 11, 2020 theft report, and confirmed the car's identity within hours.
C7 Grand Sport Trim Details
The C7 Grand Sport trim sits between the base Stingray and track-focused Z06, pairing wider bodywork and Brembo brakes with an LT1 V8 rated at 460 horsepower.
Car's Condition After Five Years
The car's exterior held up better than expected, with the wrap largely intact, body panels showing no obvious damage, and the C7 silhouette unmistakable despite five years underwater.
Open Questions About Theft
No one has been identified or arrested for the original theft, and investigators do not know how the car ended up in the Georgia river after five years.
The essence
A Chevrolet Corvette C7 Grand Sport stolen in December 2020 was found submerged in a Georgia river after five years.
