Ilfracombe storm claims £25,000 sports car Published duration 4 August 2015

image copyright Marcus Hutchins image caption The Nissan sports car was among a number damaged by the huge waves

A £25,000 sports car has been smashed by huge waves that crashed over the harbour wall at Ilfracombe in Devon.

The Nissan 350X Nismo was parked at Cheyne Beach car park when waves crashed over the harbour wall at high tide.

The waves hit Ilfracombe as holidaymakers were warned to stay out of the sea at a number of West Country beaches.

Another car was moved several yards by the force of the waves.

image copyright Marcus Hutchins image caption The Portuguese owner of the car is reported on social media to be "gutted"

image copyright Marcus Hutchins image caption The waves hit Ilfracombe as holidaymakers were warned to stay out of the sea at a number of West Country beaches

image copyright Marcus Hutchins image caption A door and window of another car were severely damaged as sea water engulfed parts of the car park

image copyright Marcus Hutchins image caption The car was moved several yards by the force of the waves

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