A high school student and car aficionado, Ken Dantley, obsessively rebuilds a junked Corvette Stingray for a class project. When the customized Corvette is stolen, Ken becomes determined to recover it. He persuades his teacher to allow him to pursue the missing vehicle, embarking on a cross-country journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. Along the way, he meets a quirky young woman named Vanessa, a self-proclaimed "prostitute-in-training" with a heart of gold who offers her assistance in finding the car.

As Ken and Vanessa develop an unlikely friendship, they navigate the seedy underworld of Las Vegas, encountering various colorful characters that test their resolve and resourcefulness. Ken's passion for his beloved Corvette drives him to confront numerous challenges, all while discovering more about himself and his aspirations. The search for the prized car brings both danger and self-discovery, culminating in a series of revelations that reshape Ken’s understanding of what truly matters in life.