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Posted by: McMark Feb 28 2008, 01:57 PM

No joke. Andy just called me. His 914 is gone.

It was there last night when he got home (late) and his neighbors say it was still there when they all left for work. But he just went out and it's gone.

It's a pretty obvious car. Guards red, 916 F/R bumpers, GT Flares, Cage, 3.6 Engine, black cookie cutter wheels, carbon fiber 911 dash.

That's it. I'm getting a GPS setup for my car. This is CRAZY!!!!

Spread the word.


some more details:

1970 914, started as a /4, converted to a /6 in 2007. full rollcage. 3.6L 993 engine, stock 901 transmission, front oil cooler, 916 bodykit, all molded in, including the rear ducktail spoiler. Carrera brakes all around, front/rear swaybars, koni adjustable shocks front/rear, getty carbon fiber 911 dash.

VIN: 4702912181
CA License Plate: 5DFG801
Engine#: 64R01165



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Posted by: Twise Feb 28 2008, 02:01 PM

Holy crap. That sucks man. I hope they find it...

Posted by: Demick Feb 28 2008, 02:03 PM

Unbeliveable...... I'll keep my eyes open for any sign of it.

Demick

Posted by: drew365 Feb 28 2008, 02:03 PM

A gun would be too humane for the thief. Bastards are everywhere.

Posted by: porsche914gt Feb 28 2008, 02:03 PM

No hidden fuel pump cutoff switch?

Posted by: championgt1 Feb 28 2008, 02:05 PM

Someone just made the wrong person very angry. This is b.s. I feel ill!!

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Feb 28 2008, 02:06 PM

Oh this sucks. Sorry to hear this Andy. I hope it makes its' way back to you without damage.

Posted by: McMark Feb 28 2008, 02:07 PM

QUOTE(porsche914gt @ Feb 28 2008, 12:03 PM)

Posted by: race914 Feb 28 2008, 02:08 PM

Andy, I hope your car is safely retrieved soon...

Posted by: biosurfer1 Feb 28 2008, 02:15 PM

was it parked legally? i rememebr him saying he worked on it outside...any ordinance that says you cant do that? maybe a neighbor called the cops?

here's to hoping it was just towed and not stolen!

Posted by: messix Feb 28 2008, 02:15 PM

CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT CHIT!


some had to have seen something, tow truck towing a car like that.

Posted by: rktmn247 Feb 28 2008, 02:22 PM

F***k! This sh*t suxs! So sorry for you Andy. I really hope this has a happy ending.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Feb 28 2008, 02:23 PM

Bad news ! ; be sure to call the local towing yards.

Posted by: Zaney Feb 28 2008, 02:27 PM

I spread the word to the Club Site.
Every bit helps! Split or no split, we are all Teeners!

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Feb 28 2008, 02:39 PM

BRUTAL!

Just awful. Will keep eyes in Novato and SF peeled.

pete

Posted by: Rand Feb 28 2008, 02:42 PM

Unfreakingbelievable. I can't believe this is for real. So sorry to hear this Andy.
Damn thieving bastards!


I hope it is recovered quickly and unharmed.

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Feb 28 2008, 02:45 PM

RAW deal Herr Schmidt. Will keep on the lookout this side of the hill. Pretty stupid of someone helping themselves to your car...espcially that car...not like its an old grey in cog nito Honda...

Posted by: jd74914 Feb 28 2008, 02:45 PM

QUOTE(McMark @ Feb 28 2008, 03:07 PM)

QUOTE(porsche914gt @ Feb 28 2008, 12:03 PM)

No hidden fuel pump cutoff switch?

The motor isn't hooked up completely after his alternator replacement. It was towed away...

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Feb 28 2008, 02:46 PM

Posted by: Justinp71 Feb 28 2008, 02:47 PM

Sorry to hear, hope you get it back complete.

Do you have insurance on it?

Posted by: LvSteveH Feb 28 2008, 02:49 PM

ouch, sorry

Posted by: Dr. Roger Feb 28 2008, 02:56 PM

Oh HELL NO....



they're going to have a tough time parting out THAT car. Everyone knows it.

Robbers are screwed and they don't even know it.

Posted by: DNHunt Feb 28 2008, 03:00 PM

Ah Andy, I feel for you. Hopefully, there is an explanation like it was towed because it was sitting in the same spot for too long. Maybe some neighbor thought it was abandoned or something. I'll hope for the best.

Dave

Posted by: Heeltoe914 Feb 28 2008, 03:02 PM

Andy I feel for you, I am so sorry. Life sometimes hits hard. But we are here for you. Let me know if I can help you with parts if the 914 world cant seek this car out from under the trash that has taken it.
I will be on the look out here in SoCal.

Posted by: Brett W Feb 28 2008, 03:05 PM

That fuckin' sucks. WTF is up with 914s getting stolen in CA. I hope you find the guys that did it. Then you can kill them.

Posted by: SirAndy Feb 28 2008, 03:10 PM

Car was parked in the driveway/carport with an eazyup over it. i've been working on it on/off for the last two weeks or so. the neighbours all know it's not abandoned ...

the car was not running, no upper intake or battery. the engine harness wasn't hooked up yet ...

they must have had a trailer or towtruck to get it out of the driveway ...

it was still there when i got home around 2am, it was gone when my neighbour left for work around 9am ...

just finished with the police, they suspect it was taken for the parts or is on it's way south of the border ...
Andy


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Posted by: cobra94563 Feb 28 2008, 03:12 PM

Sorry to hear..I'll keep an eye out in the east bay!

Posted by: 736conver Feb 28 2008, 03:14 PM

Holy Sh*t!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Gustl Feb 28 2008, 03:17 PM

Andy, I'm really sorry about that

hope it will return to you in one piece ...

Posted by: sendjonathanmail Feb 28 2008, 03:20 PM

That sucks so much Andy. Lets hope they find it along with the guys who stole it

Posted by: brer Feb 28 2008, 03:21 PM

sorry andy.
I posted a stolen notice on Samba.
Let me know when to take it down.

Posted by: porschecb Feb 28 2008, 03:22 PM

Wow!!!! I know the feeling!! AND IT SUCKS! Hope it turns up like mine did. But to tow it away? That don't look good.

Posted by: Brett W Feb 28 2008, 03:24 PM

Fuckin' illegals.

Posted by: jgara962 Feb 28 2008, 03:28 PM

That sucks. Hopefully someone will spot it.

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Feb 28 2008, 03:29 PM

So Sorry...

Posted by: sendjonathanmail Feb 28 2008, 03:30 PM

Andy, sent you a PM

Posted by: tracks914 Feb 28 2008, 03:31 PM

Sorry to hear that Andy.
Maybe there is something good about living above the 49th parallel. They would have to dig through 4 feet of snow in -35°F this AM to steal my car.

Posted by: brant Feb 28 2008, 03:32 PM

Andy,

I'm so sorry.
I can't believe this

brant

Posted by: Joe Ricard Feb 28 2008, 03:43 PM

Damn.

I know everyone will keep an eye out for Parts of Andy's car to show up on Ebay. What is this world coming too.


Never Mind I already know and it sux.

Posted by: minndodger Feb 28 2008, 03:54 PM

Sorry to hear. Makes you want to

Posted by: Aaron Cox Feb 28 2008, 03:54 PM

dude....

it is an unmistakable car..... someone is bound to see it.

That sucks buddy.
AA

Posted by: KaptKaos Feb 28 2008, 03:56 PM

Crap!

That's awful. Sorry to hear this.

Posted by: Trevorg7 Feb 28 2008, 03:59 PM

Wow this sucks. I'll keep an eye out.

T

Posted by: 1970 Neun vierzehn Feb 28 2008, 04:00 PM

&#$%*&!@ low-life, spineless, dregs of humanity.

Man, all your work and effort. We all hope it's found quickly and un-molested. You know there are many eyes out there looking out for your cars' recovery. Here's hoping.

Paul

Posted by: Dr Evil Feb 28 2008, 04:09 PM

Dude, If I can help at all let me know.

Posted by: bondo Feb 28 2008, 04:12 PM

Holy crap, that mega-sucks! I'll keep an eye out around here, if it's headed south it's likely going through SLO.

Posted by: RoadGlue Feb 28 2008, 04:22 PM

Oh man Andy! I don't even know what to say. I'm so sorry!

I've forwarded your email out to my other 914 buddies. Crossing my fingers for you.

Posted by: stateofidleness Feb 28 2008, 04:34 PM

eyes open in Texas

if parts DO show up on ebay, someone post it here

best of luck andy

Posted by: LvSteveH Feb 28 2008, 04:45 PM

There were two posts on 914club to let everyone know about the theft and both are gone now??? Please tell me they weren't deleted.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Feb 28 2008, 04:47 PM

Sorry to hear about the car Andy. For what it's worth, I'll be looking out for it. Looks like I'll be getting some kind of security system for my car in the near future.

Elliot

Posted by: Marty Yeoman Feb 28 2008, 04:49 PM

Wow Andy. That's enough to really piss you off.
I hope this turns out OK.

Posted by: keske968 Feb 28 2008, 04:54 PM

Damn... this sucks... time to start pricing lojack I suppose.... I'd be pissed if mine dissapeared.

Posted by: jimkelly Feb 28 2008, 05:00 PM

another one was stolen recently on this forum and it was quickly found but with some paint damage - hoping for the best

jim

Posted by: orange914 Feb 28 2008, 05:03 PM

i feel for you andy, what can i do to help out? there might be a way to contact the different bay area citys police deptartments and have them put it on their hot sheets

mike

Posted by: porschecb Feb 28 2008, 05:08 PM

QUOTE(LvSteveH @ Feb 28 2008, 02:45 PM)

There were two posts on 914club to let everyone know about the theft and both are gone now??? Please tell me they weren't deleted.

Posted by: Brando Feb 28 2008, 05:11 PM

no FUCKING way.

If someone finds the guy... bag 'em and tag 'em.

Posted by: Mrs. K Feb 28 2008, 05:12 PM

So sorry Sir Andy!

Hope a stroke of luck comes your way and you
find it in ONE piece!


Lisa

Posted by: BMXerror Feb 28 2008, 05:13 PM

QUOTE(porschecb @ Feb 28 2008, 03:08 PM)

QUOTE(LvSteveH @ Feb 28 2008, 02:45 PM)

There were two posts on 914club to let everyone know about the theft and both are gone now??? Please tell me they weren't deleted.

Looks like it to me. Andy must not get along with someone there.

Posted by: 356 Feb 28 2008, 05:17 PM

Bummer...I know you put your heart and soul into that ride. Hopefully they'll find it....fingers crossed.

Posted by: jsayre914 Feb 28 2008, 05:17 PM

Im so sorry, Ill be your eyes on the east coast, ill scan the web for cars/ parts for sale too.

Posted by: rdauenhauer Feb 28 2008, 05:18 PM

Sorry to here about this Andy.

R.

Posted by: JPB Feb 28 2008, 05:24 PM

THIS IS PURE S**T!!!! If I find it and the BASTARD, there will be a real set of balls attached to the rear bumper!

Posted by: BMXerror Feb 28 2008, 05:28 PM

914 Club won't allow links to -World on their threads. Bullshit. It's posted again, and if they delete it, I'm gonna spam the shit outta them!
Mark D.

Posted by: jhadler Feb 28 2008, 05:32 PM

QUOTE(BMXerror @ Feb 28 2008, 04:28 PM)

Posted by: Gint Feb 28 2008, 05:33 PM

Aw damn... Sorry Andy

Posted by: porschecb Feb 28 2008, 05:36 PM

QUOTE(BMXerror @ Feb 28 2008, 03:28 PM)

Posted by: Trevorg7 Feb 28 2008, 05:37 PM

...

Posted by: McMark Feb 28 2008, 05:37 PM

I posted this same thread (verbatim) on 914Club, but my posts don't show up until an admin approves them.

We're just trying to help out a 914 brother and they gotta play politics....

Posted by: blitZ Feb 28 2008, 05:37 PM

That stinks, hope you get her back in one piece and the culprits suffer a fate worst that death.

Posted by: carr914 Feb 28 2008, 05:39 PM

No Sense attacking another site. Keep the focus Andy's car is gone

T.C.

Posted by: 356 Feb 28 2008, 05:41 PM

So post the Pelican link....

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?t=395456

If it wasn't Oakland...I would suspect some yuppie condo ordinance where you can't work on your car and some asshat complained and had it towed....

Posted by: Rob Ways Feb 28 2008, 05:43 PM

This is BS. I know what Andy has in this car and its more than parts and $$$. I'm hoping it turns up.

Posted by: Rand Feb 28 2008, 05:45 PM

QUOTE(carr914 @ Feb 28 2008, 03:39 PM)

Posted by: Justinp71 Feb 28 2008, 05:50 PM

Could the city have towed it due to some ordinance of working on the street? I know brett posted something similiar earlier...

If so, how long do the tow companies have to report cars they picked up?

Sometimes the tow companies just tow cars without an initial police report b/c of city rules then they hope that you don't find your car in their lot, so they can sell it after so many days of not being picked up....

Posted by: biosurfer1 Feb 28 2008, 05:59 PM

it doesn't look like they are deleting threads at the other site, just merging them since they are all similar

Posted by: scotty b Feb 28 2008, 06:02 PM

Total B.S. Andy I put a link up at Ol SKool Rodz.

Posted by: 356 Feb 28 2008, 06:03 PM

Guys...let's NOT turn this into a us versus them thread. I will delete comments if I have too....

Posted by: LvSteveH Feb 28 2008, 06:04 PM

QUOTE(porschecb @ Feb 28 2008, 03:08 PM)

QUOTE(LvSteveH @ Feb 28 2008, 02:45 PM)

There were two posts on 914club to let everyone know about the theft and both are gone now??? Please tell me they weren't deleted.

Looks like it to me. Andy must not get along with someone there.

Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Feb 28 2008, 06:18 PM

Dude! I am so sorry for your loss, and hope it is only temporary.
I am goin to walk the dog by EASY right now and see if they've heard yet, or had any 914 parts come in today. My 70lb dog was the best security system I had when living in Oakland, but I can't lock him in the car every time.
I can donate a few parts to rebuild another 914 for you

Posted by: SirAndy Feb 28 2008, 06:22 PM

here's a flyer i made ... i'm going to spend all day tomorrow checking out the local tow-yards and salvage yards ...

Andy


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Posted by: Engman Feb 28 2008, 06:25 PM

Man o man...

So sorry to see this.

I will be on the lookout for anything!

M

Posted by: 749142 Feb 28 2008, 06:29 PM

are you f ing kidding me. not another one. hope you get it back real soon. and in tact. the nerve of ppl.did he have an alarm of some kind. anything at all?
steven garis

Posted by: Trevorg7 Feb 28 2008, 06:30 PM

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Feb 28 2008, 04:22 PM)

here's a flyer i made ... i'm going to spend all day tomorrow checking out the local tow-yards and salvage yards ...

Andy

Posted by: 914helo Feb 28 2008, 06:36 PM

Just saw this! I'm so sorry Wishing the best of luck for you and your car.

Posted by: purple Feb 28 2008, 06:37 PM

Man that sucks! Your car and posts have been really inspirational to me. Maybe it's an angry ex? didnt you get divorced a while back?

Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 28 2008, 06:44 PM

Andy... sad.

Is there any direction you or the police feel we should be looking?

I recall with the last one it seemed like we knew or had an idea it was kids. What scares me about this is it left on/in a truck/trailer etc. Any tire tracks? Anything? Other neighbors... have you gone house to house to see if anyone might have seen anything early in the AM?

Do they check for these things at the boarder? (proper paperwork etc.?)

We'll obviously be your multitude of eyes and ears out there but, if there's any direction you could point the masses, obviously let us know.

Posted by: JRust Feb 28 2008, 06:58 PM

That is total . Everyone will keep there eyes open Andy! This flippin sucks . So sorry dude I don't currently own a shotgun. I'll be happy to go buy one to help you hunt the suns a beaches down

Posted by: draperjojo Feb 28 2008, 07:00 PM

They better hope its the the police that catch them......say hello to my little friend mofo

Posted by: rfuerst911sc Feb 28 2008, 07:00 PM

This really stinks. Hoping for the best.

Posted by: euro911 Feb 28 2008, 07:04 PM

It burns my ass to hear about another theft. Hoping for the best outcome Andy.


Another wake up call guys. If you can't afford LoJack or some other tracking system, at least install an electrical and/or fuel cut-off switch.

In Andy's case, that wouldn't have stopped the theft ... so here's a suggestion for keeping an eye on your car if it's parked outside at home (running or not):

Buy a couple of decent color video cameras and a screen splitter (or quad unit) and record the images onto your HDD. If you place the cameras in good locations, and the worst does happen, at least you'll have some good video recording for the PD (or ... )

Posted by: Dr Evil Feb 28 2008, 07:05 PM

If you tow a car across the border the federalies will check your papers and if you dont have them they will send you back to the US. They will have to get it running to take it across the border. That is some good news, at least.

Posted by: lotus_65 Feb 28 2008, 07:20 PM

sorry, Sir Andy.

here's hoping for a safe return...

Posted by: pete-stevers Feb 28 2008, 07:23 PM

i am very sorry Andy
i know the frusteration and anger of unjust things happening.

Posted by: 1970 Neun vierzehn Feb 28 2008, 07:32 PM

QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Feb 28 2008, 04:44 PM)

Andy... sad.

Is there any direction you or the police feel we should be looking?

I recall with the last one it seemed like we knew or had an idea it was kids. What scares me about this is it left on/in a truck/trailer etc. Any tire tracks? Anything? Other neighbors... have you gone house to house to see if anyone might have seen anything early in the AM?

Do they check for these things at the boarder? (proper paperwork etc.?)

We'll obviously be your multitude of eyes and ears out there but, if there's any direction you could point the masses, obviously let us know.

Posted by: tdgray Feb 28 2008, 07:39 PM

Just logging in for the day... been in Union negotiations all day... well this certainly did not brighten my day after that.

Sorry big A... nothing I can do from here other than to say I hope by some miracle you get it back

Posted by: Lou W Feb 28 2008, 07:44 PM

I am so sorry to hear this Andy............

Posted by: GTPatrick Feb 28 2008, 08:01 PM

Andy ,

I did a copy/paste of your notice of it being stolen and emailed to a friend of mine out in California and a buddy of mine down in Tuscon asking them to pass it out and keep their eyes open for you car .

It down right sucks big time that some low life stole you car after all of that work.

May the Rat Bastards who stole it get death by bunga bunga ! ! !

I'll keep my eyes open around here in Elvis Land just in case . Good luck bro in getting it back .



GTPatrick

Posted by: sww914 Feb 28 2008, 08:08 PM

This sucks.

Posted by: Andyrew Feb 28 2008, 08:21 PM

This should be all over craigslist... Largest viewed public website we have access to....

I did see this on SF craigslist.. It should be on LA craigslist though..


Andy, let me know if I can do anything to help!

Posted by: toon1 Feb 28 2008, 08:22 PM

Sorry Andy, hope they catch those bastards!

Posted by: Dr. Roger Feb 28 2008, 08:25 PM

Dude, I have some time tomorrow ....

Need a hand looking anywhere in particular?

I was cruising Bebe in Oakland and Alameda today and obviously saw nothing.

Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 28 2008, 08:26 PM

I second that GPS thing! I'm checking into that one! Really sorry to read this Sir.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Feb 28 2008, 08:34 PM

Andy..

Sorry to hear about this. I hope you catch the bastards just so you can get the car back. But it would be a bonus to have a blanket party for them. I am sure the 914 brotherhood would help.


And a suggestion for everyone... go to http://www.accutracking.com/ website and look up the models of phones. Then go buy a cheap, pre-paid phone that is on the list. Register it on the website, then hide it in the car with it on all the time. Make sure you wire the power cable to the battery circuit so it keeps the phone alive.

Using a pre-paid phone is basically free. Because you never make calls on it, you will never get billed for any use. But the phone is on and reporting its location to you via the website.

If your car disappears, then you just log into the website and go get it back. IF the thieves try to disconnect the battery to foil any tracking devices, the phone battery will keep it the phone active for a couple of days.

Posted by: Justin Fischer Feb 28 2008, 08:57 PM

Man I am so sorry. I feel sick just thinking of all the time and effort you put into it...some people suck...

Good Luck,
Justin

Posted by: Root_Werks Feb 28 2008, 09:02 PM

Holy sheet! Andy I am so sorry man. I'll keep my ears and eyes open for anything that seems like it could have come from your car. I sure hope you get your car back.

Posted by: Pat Garvey Feb 28 2008, 09:22 PM

QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Feb 28 2008, 09:34 PM)

Andy..

Sorry to hear about this. I hope you catch the bastards just so you can get the car back. But it would be a bonus to have a blanket party for them. I am sure the 914 brotherhood would help.

Posted by: echocanyons Feb 28 2008, 09:22 PM

Sorry to hear about your car.

Hope it finds it's way home soon!

Posted by: SGB Feb 28 2008, 09:22 PM

We are a small family. G'damn it, I hate to think anyone who likes 914s is that much of an asshole. We manage to disagree about a lot and all still aknowledge personal integrity and honesty are universal. Assholes don't deserve a 914, especially Andy's 914. Damn.

Posted by: tagtmeyer914 Feb 28 2008, 09:27 PM

i havent had a chance to check the forum in a couple of days
what a horrible thing to have happen twice in less than a month.
i hate thieves i think our country should have harsher consequences
like some of the middle eastern countries will cut off your hand for theft.
i wish you good luck as i know youve had alternator/electrical problems and
you were hoping to have it ready soon. maybe some vigilante justice should take place.

Posted by: orange914 Feb 28 2008, 09:34 PM

o.k. guys (n' gals), copy andy's flyer on page 4, go thru your e-mail and all other 914 and car conections. paste it or attach it to all. also westcoasters espesially turn in the info. to your local police dept.

we're going to locate it, it's a small 914 world afterall

mike

Posted by: LarryR Feb 28 2008, 09:42 PM

Man that really sucks. I just saw the post on craigslist and I was WTF thats Andy's car. It is a fairly unique car so the minute it shows up the people are toast! Good luck recovering it.

Posted by: Krieger914 Feb 28 2008, 10:04 PM

Andy I am so sorry. I hope she comes back to you very quickly. If things don't work out I know there are enough spare parts and cars on both these sites to get you another project. I hope out of the goodness of our communities/members hearts we could get you rolling again. I have a good 916 front bumper that is now yours. I also have an extra set of 914/4 axles machined for 944 cvs that I copied from you. Now I know why I made an extra set. I know I have other parts too. What can you guys give. I know that engine is gonna be tough.
Andy

Posted by: jim912928 Feb 28 2008, 10:12 PM

holy crap!

Posted by: dinomium Feb 28 2008, 10:14 PM

I feel sick. Just SICK

Posted by: LarryR Feb 28 2008, 10:17 PM

QUOTE(Krieger914 @ Feb 28 2008, 08:04 PM)

Posted by: David_S Feb 28 2008, 10:19 PM

Dammit.......this sucks big time !!! I hope it comes back soon and unhurt ! Another pair of eyes and ears in Texas if needed !!

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Feb 28 2008, 10:19 PM

Good luck Andy. Thats two cali cars in one month. Hopefully yours turns out positively too.

Zach

Posted by: Carlitos Way Feb 29 2008, 11:08 AM

Sorry to hear that, Andy. I really hope you get your car back!

Posted by: SirAndy Feb 29 2008, 12:03 PM

the car has been recovered!

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=81392


thanks to all of 'ya for your support, it's very much apprechiated!!
Andy

Posted by: 73Phoenix20 Feb 29 2008, 12:06 PM

Pretty ballsy of them, knowing that you were home and decided to come and get it anyway! You could of had good fun with a 12 GA and some 00 Buck, if only you had heard them in time!

1. They didn't do this on the spur of the moment... well planned and executed... they knew where you were and exactly what they had to do to get the non driveable car...

2. They have an immediate market for your 914.. They didn't go to all that planning for a parts donor...

3. Think back... who in the past 3 months has shown any interest in that car? And yes, "friends" are a VERY likely lead to who finally got your vehicle... hate to say it, but most likely it was an Inside Job...

4. Then start thinking about anyone you know with "Money Issues"... as in drugs etc... if they need money and you have something that looks like it is worth money, they will be all over it like ugly on ape...

5. Make a list of "All the Usual Suspects" and interview them yourself... look for uneasiness, short answers, shifty eyes... well, you get the idea. I'll bet you ten to one, the car wound up with someone in your "Circle Of Friends"....

I lost a brand new 26' boat the same way... never did get it back, but we pinned it down to one AHole; he was already in custody, and lawyered up as soon as the subject of the boat came up... I'm waiting for him to get out of jail on the check forging (3 years) and the we can have some "real fun"!!!