The supercars Hurricane Helene totaled are all building up in Florida junkyard
- Hurricane Helene devastated numerous collector supercars
- They’re showing up in a junkyard in Tampa, Florida
- Many of the 17,000 suffered irreparable damage
Published on Dec 13, 2024 at 7:47 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Dec 16, 2024 at 8:28 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
Hurricane Helene devastated numerous collector supercars, classics, and ultra-luxury rides – and they’re showing up in this junkyard in Tampa, Florida, in the US.
Some of the 17,000 models include Ferrari 488s, Lamborghini Aventadors, and a Ford Thunderbird.
Many suffered irreparable flood damage or were buried in landslides.
They’re being sold for a discounted price.
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Supercars damaged by Hurricane Helene
Rows and rows of high-end cars are now sitting in salvage yards, like Florida Tampa Copart Yard which was captured by the Niko Brothers and shared on their YouTube channel.
The storm damage ranges from electrical failures to corrosion, and material degradation.
A Porsche GT3 RS, Ford GT, and Ferrari F430 in the junkyard have significant water damage, including corrosion, rust, and mold, that’s reached critical systems like the engine and interior electronics.

However, a Shelby F250 and Aston Martin DB9 GT, have minimal damage and potential for restoration.
Many, like classic Mustangs and Lamborghinis, are sadly lacking titles or carrying a Certificate of Destruction (CoD) and, as a result, are destined to be dismantled for parts as they’re costly to restore and resell.
Protecting cars in extreme weather
The advanced electronics of modern vehicles are especially vulnerable to water damage.
This loss highlights the destructive force of nature however, car owners have gone above and beyond in an attempt to mitigate damage.
One proud car owner wrapped his prized Chevrolet Corvette to protect it from Hurricane Milton – and it seemed like it did the trick.
Unfortunately, some were unable to be saved: like this $1.3 million McLaren P1 destroyed in Hurricane Ian that was subsequently sold.
It had been spotted floating down the street.
The insurance company that took possession of the car reportedly wanted $800,000 for it but accepted the $400,000 winning bid this week.

All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”