In an ironic twist that’s captured global attention, a $350,000 Ferrari California T found its match not in another supercar, but in a pair of Indian bulls. The luxury sports car, designed for high-performance road handling, met its humble savior on the sandy shores of Revdanda Beach, India, when a morning joyride went awry.
Seeing a Ferrari stuck on a beach and pulled out by a bullock cart wasn’t something I expected in 2024! pic.twitter.com/kw2CCG9C0s
— Lord Ujjwal (@lordujjwal7) December 31, 2024
The incident, which occurred on December 28, has become a viral sensation, offering an unexpected metaphor for the intersection of modern luxury and traditional ingenuity. Two tourists from Mumbai decided to take their Ferrari California T — capable of reaching speeds up to 196 mph — for a scenic drive along the coastal region of Raigad. However, the Italian thoroughbred proved no match for the fine Indian beach sand, becoming hopelessly stuck despite its 553 horsepower V8 engine.
As onlookers gathered and multiple attempts to push the vehicle failed, help arrived in an unexpectedly traditional form: a local farmer with his bullock cart. In a scene that could have been scripted for a comedy movie, the convertible Ferrari was rescued by one of humanity’s oldest forms of transportation.
“When horsepower fails, bull power prevails,” quipped one social media user, capturing the delicious irony of the situation. The video shows the Ferrari being towed out of the sand effortlessly by two bulls, a feat that neither human muscle nor Italian engineering could accomplish.
The incident didn’t end with just laughs, however. Local authorities have filed charges of rash driving against the Ferrari’s owner. It serves as a reminder that even the most sophisticated technology has its limitations, especially when venture off the beaten path.
This isn’t the first time traditional Indian transportation has come to the rescue of modern vehicles in the region. In a similar incident, an electric car belonging to a local politician in Rajasthan had to be towed by bullocks after breaking down, sparking discussions about the reliability of modern vehicles in diverse terrain conditions.
