Roadster stolen from LA County Fairplex at Grand National Roadster Show

[ol38y]

Just passing it on. This seemed like it would get the most views. Sorry couldn't load pics.

I'm forwarding this email from Chick Koszis who's '32 was stolen while attending the Grand National Roadster Show (apparently last night).
 
My '32 Roadster was stolen last nite (1/30/2011) from the parking lot of the Sheraton hotel at the LA County Fairplex. I was attending the GNRS and staying at the Sheraton. The car is a semi-gloss black, heavily pin-striped, steel-bodied (Rod Bods), high-boy roadster with a 6-71 blown small block Chev, Wanlass/Rodwell windshield, black leather and aluminum paneled interior. California license number BERBNZ. (Bare Bones)

There's plenty of distinguishing characteristics on this car which make it unmistakable. I've included some photos. If someone is offering you a screamin' deal on a blower setup (Mooneyham), a steel '32 roadster body, Chevy small block motor, 700-R4 transmission, 9-inch rear end, American Racing Torque Thrusts and tires, a Wanlass windshield, or any kind of parts, be advised - they could be hot.
If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of my car, please contact me at the number below or the Pomona PD at 909-620-2131 (reference File No. 11-011782.I’ve posted the same message on the HAMB at:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6166712#post6166712
 
It’s also posted on www.hotrodhotline.com


 
 

 
Chick Koszis760-500-1804 chick.koszis@vcweb.org

[NS_Rider]

here's the link

http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/stolen/2011/ChickKoszis013111/

[wobblywalrus]

These last few months I have been figuring out the cost of a 32 roadster and how I will pay for it.  Its a lot of money and it takes a big amount of time to build one.  I am real sorry to hear about the loss and I hope it is found.

[kiwi belly tank]

I feel for him, that rip's your heart out. I've been there.

[desotoman]

This is the second Roadster that has been stolen in about one month, in So Cal. With cars that are this expensive maybe owners of these type of cars should install hidden GPS devices in them. And or the trailers also.

Tom G.

[kiwi belly tank]

With the technology we have now, that would be the smart thing to do. Sid.

[mkilger]

well with the great state of Caif coming down on (fake) 32's and and new laws they are trying to pass I think you will see it even more 

[Jonny Hotnuts]

Dont get me wrong, that really sucks but I agree with the comments about adding the GPS/Lojack or even a 200$ car alarm with starter kill. New car alarms can even be integrated with your smart phone and call you  if your vehicle is being messed with anywhere in the world.

At worse a hidden switch that kills the ignition.

I have been hearing of a few rods getting jacked lately. Hope he gets it back in one piece.


~JH

[Milwaukee Midget]

I have been hearing of a few rods getting jacked lately. Hope he gets it back in one piece.
~JH

As do I, JH.  The sad truth is that if it hasn't been recovered already, it's very likely that it's been parted out.  As unique and high profile as this car is, the idea that it could be sold intact without raising suspicion doesn't seem possible.  But the parts alone could be easily sold off and scattered without a trace.

ol38y, any word on it?