SCP-1631 - The Ghost Vehicle

Item #: SCP-1631

Object Class: Safe Euclid

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1631 cannot currently be artificially

contained. Thus far, SCP-1631 has only appeared on a two-kilometer stretch of
wooded road (SCP-1631-A) that leads into �������� Forest in ����, Oregon. Due to
the uncontainable, yet predictable, nature of SCP-1631, Research Site-133 has been
erected around SCP-1631-A. The Site consists of six kilometers of chain-link fence
topped with barbed wire, surrounding the road in a roughly elliptical shape. On the
eastern side of SCP-1631-A is a research bunker measuring a total of 200 square
meters. The bunker should always be equipped with provisions and facilities to
house, at most, three researchers and five D-Class personnel.

When SCP-1631 manifests, all personnel not involved in an active test must confine
themselves to the bunker and restrain themselves until the instance of SCP-1631 has
passed. While SCP-1631 is visible, its activities are to be recorded on Site-133�s
closed circuit TV network. After the passing of the apparition, details of SCP-
1631�s activities must be recorded in the on-Site computer and uploaded directly to
Foundation archives.

Description: SCP-1631 is an anomalous manifestation that appears at random

intervals on SCP-1631-A. SCP-1631 always takes the form of an immaterial automobile
of any make or model, as long as it has been disassembled prior to the
manifestation of SCP-1631 (Note: this is no longer the case; see Addendum 1631-01).
Reports describing occurrences of SCP-1631 always depict it being made of dark,
dense mist or smoke.

When SCP-1631 appears, it seems to reenact a moment from the �life� of the vehicle
it is mimicking. Most of these moments involve collisions with animals, humans,
other vehicles, or trees. In a case where SCP-1631 acts out an event involving an
animal or human, it will �draw out� a suitable, nearby subject through unknown
means. When the subject is chosen (typically two minutes after the manifestation),
they begin to quickly move to SCP-1631-A and take their place in the reenactment.
If there is no direct path to SCP-1631-A, the subject will attempt to move through
obstacles to get there. Ten minutes after the choosing of the subject, SCP-1631
will proceed with the reenactment with or without the subject present.

Addendum 1631-01: Test Results

Hide Manifestation Logs

Note: Logs are classified as L or E. L-class logs are standard documentation of

manifestations as per Special Containment Procedures. E-class logs are experiment
logs where a variable was intentionally changed in an attempt to produce a result.

Log Name: L-1631-07

SCP-1631 Description: Appeared as a 200�-model Dodge Ram pickup truck driven at
approx. 80 kilometers/hour. License plate read ���� ���.�
Results: SCP-1631 swerved to the left and collided with a tree shortly after
manifestation. The apparition lingered for forty-five seconds after crashing, and
then abruptly disappeared. The tree appeared not to be damaged.

Log Name: L-1631-17

SCP-1631 Description: Appeared as a 20��-model Jeep Wrangler driven at approx. 97
kilometers/hour. License plate read �������.� The Jeep appeared to drive itself: no
one was visible controlling the vehicle.
Results: A small rabbit hopped onto SCP-1631-A and into the path of the right front
tire of SCP-1631. After collision with the rabbit, SCP-1631 swerved violently and
flipped 180 degrees. SCP-1631 stayed in that position for two minutes before
disappearing. The rabbit was collected by Foundation personnel and incinerated.

Log Name: E-1631-01

Experiment Parameters: One D-Class subject (D-1038) was told to wander around Site-
133, but remain near SCP-1631-A.
SCP-1631 Description: Appeared as a Volkswagen Beetle driven at approx. 76
kilometers/hour. License plate read �������.�
Experiment Goal: To establish a general baseline on the behavior of subjects made
to aid in an SCP-1631 reenactment.
Results: D-1038 wandered around the compound, examining various features, until
stopping abruptly two minutes after SCP-1631 manifestation. He began to walk slowly
towards SCP-1631-A. When he arrived (approximate time: four minutes), he positioned
himself in the middle of SCP-1631-A. SCP-1631 abruptly manifested and began to move
down the road. When SCP-1631 reached D-1038, they collided, resulting in the
amputation of both of D-1038�s legs. After the collision, SCP-1631 stopped for five
seconds, and then drove off at a speed of approx. 80 kilometers/hour and
disappeared upon reaching the end of SCP-1631-A.
E-1631-01 Update: Five days after the experiment, the license plate number of the
SCP-1631 manifestation was ran through a database of vehicles involved in hit-and-
run accidents. According to the results, the Beetle belonged to ���� ���, who was
arrested for suspicions of vehicular manslaughter on 25/��/20��, one day after the
experiment.

Log Name: L-1631-19

SCP-1631 Description: Appeared as a white Honda Element driven at approx. 80
kilometers/hour. License plate read �������.�
Results: Since no personnel were involved in an active test, all were restrained
within the Site-133 bunker. When SCP-1631 manifested, it paused at the beginning of
SCP-1631-A, and Assistant Researcher ���� attempted to break out of his restraints
and get to SCP-1631-A. The restraints held, and after ten minutes, SCP-1631
continued down SCP-1631-A. SCP-1631 proceeded as if Asst. Researcher ���� was
there, colliding with what appeared to be thin air, but ���� was unharmed. After
the manifestation, ���� claimed to not remember trying to break free.

Log Name: E-1631-02

Experiment Parameters: One D-Class subject (D-1240) was misinformed that he was
wearing an explosive device that would detonate if he neared SCP-1631-A or left the
confines of Site-133. D-1240 was also equipped with a chest-mounted camera that
gave a live video feed to the researchers controlling the test.
Experiment Goal: To see whether or not humans made to aid in SCP-1631 reenactments
will disobey common logic to reach SCP-1631-A.
SCP-1631 Description: Appeared as a rusted truck of an unknown make and model,
lacking a license plate.
Results: At first, D-1240 attempted to stay away from SCP-1631-A and the boundaries
of Site-133 while yelling various obscenities directed towards the SCP Foundation.
Two minutes SCP-1631 manifested, D-1240 ceased all vocalizations and began to make
his way towards SCP-1631-A. Researchers noted that he appeared hesitant and moved
erratically. D-1240 reached SCP-1631-A in eight minutes, where SCP-1631 collided
with him, killing him instantly.

Log Name: E-1631-03

Experiment Parameters: One D-Class subject (D-1704) was hooked up to an IV drip
containing a concentration of ketamine for the purpose of general anesthesia.
Experiment Goal: To determine if being unconscious is a suitable means of restraint
against SCP-1631.
SCP-1631 Description: Appeared as a silver Chevrolet Celta, driven at approx. 80
kilometers/hour. The license plate was unreadable due to dirt and mud.
Results: D-1704 was sedated without incident. Two minutes after SCP-1631
manifested, he appeared to suffer a very short seizure before stopping all movement
and returning to an unconscious state. SCP-1631 proceeded after ten minutes, and
acted as it normally would without a subject. D-1704 came out of anesthesia as
normal and was unharmed.

Log Name: L-1631-21

SCP-1631 Description: Appeared as a dark-colored Dodge truck of unknown model,
lacking a license plate. Further inspection revealed the words �Dodge Primal� on
the left side of the truck, and the number �2020� on the right.
Results: Twenty seconds after SCP-1631 manifested, a small rabbit hopped into SCP-
1631-A. Upon approaching the rabbit, SCP-1631 swerved, causing [DATA REDACTED].
SCP-1631 then continued down the road, having only sustained minor damage.

Log Name: L-1631-30

SCP-1631 Description: [DATA REDACTED]
Results: [DATA REDACTED], causing the vehicle to �swerve� and hit the top of a
nearby tree. Upon collision, [DATA REDACTED]. The resulting explosion was blamed on
the illegal use of dynamite by poachers.
Note: Following L-1631-30, Researcher ����� requested the Site-133 bunker to be
rebuilt using stronger materials due to the deaths of � personnel. The request is
still pending.
Note: Following L-1631-30, all future SCP-1631 tests are to be cleared with at
least one member of Level-4 personnel.
Note: Following L-1631-30, SCP-1631 has been changed from Safe to Euclid class by
order of O5-�.