Stolen 'vette found 37 years later

CaboWaboAddict · 17th January 2006, 20:56

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A Corvette sports car stolen when it was brand new in New York 37 years ago has been recovered in California and will be returned to its rightful owner, authorities said.

The 1968 car, which vanished from Alan Poster’s garage in the borough of Queens on Jan. 22, 1969, was identified as stolen as it was being loaded on a container ship for Sweden last November, Department of Homeland Security spokesman Mike Fleming said.

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The Corvette, which was originally painted blue with a matching interior, is now silver with a red interior. It is missing the gas tank, has a new engine and transmission and no longer runs, Fleming said.

I'm not sure I'd want it back...

rockouthippie · 17th January 2006, 21:48

I would

MegaRock · 17th January 2006, 21:48

Makes you wonder how many people the stolen car has gone through.

Jay · 17th January 2006, 22:10

hell yea, that car is worth way more then before it was stolen, even in it's current condition. Lucky.

mikm · 17th January 2006, 22:34

Heh. A few months ago, somebody in Milwaukee had his car robbed. They found it 5 days later worth twice its original (pre-theft) value. Because all the mods were legally purchased, the guy was able to keep them along with the returned car.

JFASI · 18th January 2006, 01:00

Ah yes, a tribute to the stupid theives who steal a nice car and pimp it out.....Only to lose it...Almost as sad as the legit buyer who does the same.

rockouthippie · 18th January 2006, 01:45

A buddy of mine lost a corvette the same way. He paid $7K for a hot Stingray. It was hot from 10 years earlier.... In his case the DMV finally caught it.... the VIN didn't match the title. Made me always check when I buy a rig.

MidnightViper88 · 19th January 2006, 00:30

His daughter is going to have a pretty bad-ass car in high school...

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JFASI Major Dude Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: I was hoping you could tell me Posts: 1,350	Ah yes, a tribute to the stupid theives who steal a nice car and pimp it out.....Only to lose it...Almost as sad as the legit buyer who does the same. Certified Spam Connoisseur.

18th January 2006, 01:45	#7
rockouthippie Forum King Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 10,589	A buddy of mine lost a corvette the same way. He paid $7K for a hot Stingray. It was hot from 10 years earlier.... In his case the DMV finally caught it.... the VIN didn't match the title. Made me always check when I buy a rig. Global Movies and TV God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to hide the bodies of people who pissed me off.

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