Cars for Capt Jack

Snowflake · 03-21-2008, 07:56 AM

Well, we know the Capt loves cars (and others too).

I've voiced my desire for a MINI.

Here's a story to bring tears to the Capt's eyes.

LA man gets long-stolen Mustang back

Story Here

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"It's his car, even though he had it for four years and I had it for 38," Smongesky said. "He seems like a real nice gentleman, though."

Brakke found out Smongesky had twice rebuilt the engine and painted the Mustang from its old gold color to silver-blue.

"He wasn't too happy with that," Smongesky said.

The pair planned to meet up to transfer the car soon.

"It was hard but it was the right thing to do," Smongesky said. "I haven't really cried yet, but when he drives it away, I think I'll fall apart."

Capt Jack · 03-21-2008, 08:36 AM

oh man. that would, to say the least, suck.

the woman: oh, Ive had this car for 40 years.
the police: its stolen, you have to give it back
the woman: screw you!
*pulls a Thelma and Louise and drives away*

I might be more inclined to try and buy it from the guy if I've had it that long

thanks Snowy. I think I'll go CarFax all my cars now

innerSpaceman · 03-21-2008, 09:05 AM

Ugh, I want my ex-boyfriend's father's just-sitting-there-forever classic Mustang!

Capt Jack · 03-21-2008, 09:51 AM

more on this....

Recovered Mustang

its in my freakin' neighborhood! after seeing the pic I KNOW Ive seen this car around (I always notice oldies)

Alex · 03-21-2008, 10:07 AM

Is there any kind of statute of limitations on recovery of stolen property? She seems fine with the idea that he can have it back but if she wasn't and wanted to fight it is there recourse?

If it were another 40 years before she noticed would the original guy's estate own it? Does it matter if the original owner was compensated by his car insurance for the theft?

Capt Jack · 03-21-2008, 10:13 AM

one would think so on all those counts

katiesue · 03-21-2008, 10:19 AM

The article I read - which I can't find now. I think the statute was up. She was going to sell the car which is how she found out about it in the first place. I don't think she HAS to give it back she just is.

Kevy Baby · 03-21-2008, 11:45 AM

I thought this story sounded familiar. With a little digging, I was able to find a similar story I read in 2006 about a stolen Corvette being recovered that had been stolen back in 1969

Capt Jack · 03-31-2008, 01:43 PM

resolution to the 'stolen mustang' saga

Stolen Mustang

just dont read the idiot comments section at the bottom.

Snowflake · 03-31-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt Jack

resolution to the 'stolen mustang' saga

Stolen Mustang

just dont read the idiot comments section at the bottom.

A good ending!

03-21-2008, 09:05 AM	#3
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Ugh, I want my ex-boyfriend's father's just-sitting-there-forever classic Mustang!
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03-21-2008, 09:51 AM	#4
Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	more on this.... Recovered Mustang its in my freakin' neighborhood! after seeing the pic I KNOW Ive seen this car around (I always notice oldies) __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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03-21-2008, 10:07 AM	#5
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Is there any kind of statute of limitations on recovery of stolen property? She seems fine with the idea that he can have it back but if she wasn't and wanted to fight it is there recourse? If it were another 40 years before she noticed would the original guy's estate own it? Does it matter if the original owner was compensated by his car insurance for the theft?
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03-21-2008, 10:13 AM	#6
Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	one would think so on all those counts __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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03-21-2008, 10:19 AM	#7
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	The article I read - which I can't find now. I think the statute was up. She was going to sell the car which is how she found out about it in the first place. I don't think she HAS to give it back she just is. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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03-21-2008, 11:45 AM	#8
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	I thought this story sounded familiar. With a little digging, I was able to find a similar story I read in 2006 about a stolen Corvette being recovered that had been stolen back in 1969 __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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03-31-2008, 01:43 PM	#9
Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	resolution to the 'stolen mustang' saga Stolen Mustang just dont read the idiot comments section at the bottom. __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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