You may not need us to inform you, but modern cars are infinitely safer than the classics we enjoy. The key to emerging from an accident is how the vehicle absorbs impact and dissipates the energy from the collision. Old cars were not designed in that manner, though physics suggests they may emerge better from an altercation.
The C2 Corvette is not known for being a heavyweight, so being on the receiving end of a collision looks like what? This image we found on CorvetteBlogger.com gives you an idea.
The story goes that Maine resident Gregory Boynton and a passenger were driving along in a Corvette (appears to be a 1963-64), nary a worry on their minds, when a left-turning Mitsubishi SUV traveling in the opposite direction failed to yield to the C2, resulting in this near head-on crash.
The Corvette driver and passenger did not fare too well and were transported by helicopter to a medical center in Bangor. The other driver was treated at the scene for minor injuries. According to the sheriff’s office, alcohol or drugs don’t appear to be a contributing factor.
There’s no indication how fast either of them were going, but you can see the damage to the Corvette. We have to remind ourselves that no matter how salvageable a classic car may appear post-collision, it’s what happens inside the cabin that matters.
