4 Vintage Speedsters Stolen!!!!!!!!!!

4 Vintage speedsters stolen!!!!!!!!!!
Last night 6/29/08 someone broke in to Vintage Speedsters in Hawaiian Gardens Ca and stole 4 speedsters and two complete engines. I will have pictures of the cars later today.
Please keep a look out for any parts or cars that might be suspicious.
Kirk at Vintage speedster is offering a $2500. Reward for any information that Leeds to an arrest and recovery of cars .please call (562)402-4334

Correction to the last email: The theft was 9-30-08.

Spoke with Kirk today, he is obviously very upset (and pissed). Our new Widebody was locked away in another room (engine room) and avoided theft.....we are relieved (about our good fortune) and sad (for Kirk and the Owners of the stolen cars) at the same time.

Seems like hard times in the economy in the USA & abroad will lead to further thefts, kindnappings, etc.

Best of luck in recovery of the cars/engines.

WOW!!!!! I am local to VS and will keep a ear and eyes out for them their Speedies

Gabe

sorry I was in a hurry when i posted this . the correct date is 9/30/08

were the 4 speedsters complete?

yes they were complete.I should have pictures later today.

Along with their pictures it might also help to post VIN#s and any other specifics about the
individual cars. Unfortunately, they are probably across the border or in a container by now.

That's what insurance is for! I bet they resurface on Ebay.

I've been trying to help fellow SO in UK who bought used CMC from Lance Mtrs in NJ. Thing was shipped from NJ to UK with only a dealer sales invoice. Neither Customs on US side or the UK side asked for a title --- just VAT of $3k (in pounds). Of course now he can't get plates for it to drive it on the road.

I will be posting vin #'s also.

Last night most likely 2-5:00a.m. 4-completed cars were most definately stolen along with 2-engines a a few other items.
The phone lines were cut b4 entering and they had every known tool to cut/splice etc to gain entry. This also isn't easy.
These folks went thru alot of trouble and I have to assume have the
outlet for these cars. Its damn near impossible to put them on a ship/container w/o proper paperwork which is no easy chore along w/registration etc. Costly/time consuming/ knowledge..Not that it can't be done. I would think the border and most likley long b4 we awoke.
They stand out like "Beautiful Thumbs" and are as all of you know easily noticed.
When the paperwork / PD / Detectives are completed or earlier VIN#'s, Plate #'s and color combos will all be posted as most of us know and are familiar with most of the local Speedsters . I'm sure there will be some alternating between now & then. Also, storage for a period of time takes the heat off as well.
My husband I have never seen so totally devastated and trying to explain this to his customers who most of them dreamed of having this car for a very long time was most likely his biggest heartbreak. Its not easy to explain when one has no experience in this type of theft.
Thats the update. I'll try to get all of you more info as it comes in and we are allowed to realease it.
Thanks for your thoughts.. This has been the "Day from Hell" !
Mary- VS

WOW MARY
HOPE U GUYS RECOVER THEM

Sorry for you and Kirk. Hope these cars turn up. I know a lot of work goes into these cars and the fact that they were done makes it even more tough for the new owners.

POST PICTURES ASAP!!

the community for these is small and so are the parts.

there are only so many places to sell parts and i think we already all monitor those channels.

Pictures and Specs would be great. Post on thesamba in the stolen section:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album.php?cat_id=53


search all of craigslist in the world from this site:
http://crazedlist.org/index.cgi

ebay porsche 356 query:
http://shop.ebay.com/items/_W0QQ_nkwZporscheQ20356QQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZR40QQ_mdoZ

thesamaba porsche 356 query:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/search.php?submit=yes&keywords=porsche+356&type=text&stype=all&username=&yearfrom=&yearto=&pricefrom=&priceto=&model[]=§ion[]=&wanted=show&zip=&zipdist=0&state[]=&usaregion=&country=&sort=date&sort_order=DESC&submitButton=Search

Damn Mary---I just hate this for you and Kirk. Had to be devastating and I fervently hope they catch the bum derelicts who would rather steal stuff than work and get their own things the right way.

I have a feeling that they will have a hell of a time getting rid of them and you have thousands of friends on the lookout for you. Please get the pix and VINs posted asap.

I hope they were insured and even if so, I can't imagine the disappointment of your customers. I hope they were all insured and destined for Automotive Legends anyway. (Poor attempt at humor---sorry.)

At least they knew quality stuff and a major builder who would have more than 1/2 a car in the works!

Get your security folks in and beef up the security.

God bless you and Kirk.---Your friend, along with many others here---Jack

JACK U R TOOO FUNNY

^^^^^^^Wow Paul!^^^^^^

Will someone please steal my speedster. I could use the insurance check more than a poorly built car that is not safe to drive.

p

No problem Paul. Leave it on the street with the keys in it. Someone will surely take it off your hands. Sorry you don't like your ride, but this thread is probably not the place to whine.

agreed

OK Here goes:
RUBY RED/ TAN UPHOLSTERY (FLARED BODY) WINDSCREEN
VIN#116751614(this car is hard to miss)

BLACK/BROWN UPHOLSERY CLASSIC BODY STYLE
VIN# 4711767

IVORY / TAN UPHOLSTERY CLASSIC BODY STYLE
L/P# 6E0D712 VIN# 3829920 (L/P I DOUBT WILL BE THERE)

BLACK/BLACK UPHOLSTERY CLASSIC BODY STYLE
VIN# 6302263

Of course I realize the chance of these cars showing up is zip but always worth a try.
And always all of your input is helpful. So Thanks for the continued support.
Kirk/Mary

Mary,
A long shot but, I'll fax the Vin and description info to the exporters located at the Port in Newark / Elizabeth, NJ. that I transport higher end salvage vehicles to. ~Alan Merklin

Here are a few pic's of one of the stolen cars

Post on all the air cool engine sites , eyes on the look out at all show and swap meets, notify the borders, I hope these low lifes get caught!!! :(

Thanks much guys.. We're clipping right along.. Alan, how do I do that out of the Port of L.A. ? Any idea...?

Mary, thanks for the update and info, and I'll be sure to keep an eye out here too.. as Gabe said us local guys might be an extra set of eyes for you and the cops too.. These guys sound like pros especially the way they had all the tools for the job.. can't beleive the local folks did not hear anything.. Keep your heads and hearts up you two.. Where all supporting you any way we can here..

Speedster "D"

Just put up a post on the Samba.com

me too....

Seems like someone would have noticed 4 speesdters, either on a truck carrier or on the road, leaving the neighborhood.There would have to be more than 2 culprits to pull it off quickly enough. Maybe a neighbor???

Mary,
These are Brokers that contract me to move vehicles. Wish I could be of help on your end but I don't have contacts @ Port of L.A.
Customs does do a very thorough job. ~Alan

posted in the Porsche section on TS:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3328341

Here is what one of our "Friends" over at 356 TALK had to say.

Joined: 09 Mar 2008
Posts: 463
Location: San Mateo, California

PostPosted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 7:59 Post subject: HELP!!! 1956 356A Speedster missing
"Mark, I'm pretty sure that samba page is about some fake Porsches
being stolen. Which seems like a sort of rough justice... " This was posted on a group of 356 owners called 356TALK. It is the forum for the 356REGISTRY. It was posted by one Barry Brisco, proud real 356A owner and all around nice guy. NOT! I am sorry for the loss, and will keep my eyes peeled.

here is one for Barry

Great post on that rust site!

Will wrote :)
Hey Barry, nice to know what a kind, understanding type you are. Rough Justice! I like that, just like the Rust Justice you REAL SNOB 356 owners get to experience ever day!

Rust never sleeps!

Barry Brisco is known to be a DICK to everyone.
If you want to waste your time just check out his responses on other threads. He'll crucify you if you have the wrong license plate screws.
He gives Porsche owners a bad name.
It's insult added to injury knowing he lives in my home town.

Sorry to hear about the theft. If they don't show up soon, keep an eye out on craigslist or the next Pomona Swap for familiar looking parts.

TERRY,
WHY NOT GET ALL THE SPEEDSTER OWNERS IN YOUR AREA AND HAVE A MINI CAR SHOW AROUND BARRYS HOME

I have a freind watching Ebay he is on there a lot. and the eastcoast car trader mags.

I suggest you have all the national car auctions alerted as well. I think its time you concidered itching the serial on the corner of the windshields You can have the glass supplieres alerted to check their records.
Stamping extra numbers on the beams and trannines in not so obious places. even hidding a few on the frame covered with not so good putty that would come off shortly after the is drivin a while. A repair shop might catch that..


Im Sorry Kirk and Mary. I hate this. And I'll try to help.. Ps I still love my Vs

Gerd,
When I found out Barry lived there I moved. ;)