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Recently Stolen: \'69 Blue and White Beetle

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Yiuk Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Oct 2004 ·

#243909
Hey folks,

My first post here is a sad one. Last Sunday 3rd October at around 7:30pm, a man was seen loading my now missing '69 Beetle onto the back of a car trailer being towed by a station wagon. This took place in St Kilda, Melbourne.

My unfortunate missing baby was not running at the time (having spat a spark plug and stripped the thread) and was due to go into the shop this month for engine and other repairs required for roadworthy. Of course the thief chose the worst timing of all, taking place between the time my insurance ran out and the time I got it fixed. So now, basically I got jack...

If anyone has seen this car being towed or is aware of it's location please let me know on yiuk@bigpond.com.au as I am desperate to get it back.

The description is as follows:

White and blue '69 beetle rego plates EWA516. Front and top of car are white, blue begins jus above the rear window, covers the back and angles down the rear sides. Fibreglass running boards, rear guards and bumpers. Tinted windows. Mag wheels (silver and white), Saas leather steering wheel and leather gear stick knob. Interior, metalwork painted black, rest covered in a grey velour. Front seats and belt replaced. Extractors, single exhaust, 1500 engine with a blown plug at the cylinder at the front drivers side of motor. Dual carb which has somehow been mounted backwards by previous owner.

It was looking a bit sad and leaf covered at the time having been parked under a tree but rest assured we love our beetles very much (we also have a recently restored '67 which used to be mine but now belongs to the other half) and would love to see it come home and get it's much needed TLC rather than being stripped for parts.

The matter has of course been reported to the police but should the car and it's contents return no action will be taken.

This car is greatly missed... please help bring her home...

Yiuk..

karmen Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,648 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#243916
Here is a case of us all thinking -not to take what we don't rightfully own.
We share your pain and hope and pray for a miracle.
Karmen
56 oval resto 60 Cal KG
58 & 62 beetle parting. 74 panel parting
63 Baja 80 GLD parting
58 donor split 11 window 63 Splitty sgle cab /son's
96 Seat Cordoba GLX daily drvr.

VDUBXTC Tea Bag

3,587 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·

#243922
Dam VW crime is on the rise in a big way.

Sorry to hear of your loss. I hope it gets returned to you in one peice.
Jasmine the 75 L Bug
56 oval, 2000 New Beetle

CB Hotdog The artist formerly known as cbhotdogd

267 posts · joined Oct 2004 ·

#243930
That's so sad - I live in St Kilda - when my beetle got smashed up and was parked out in the street wounded and unable to fend for itself, I was amazed at the amount of parts that suddenly went missing. I really hope you get your dub back....

(we are considering buying another beetle but I had been thinking about the fact that we have to park it on the street...hmmmm)

CB Hotdog

Yiuk Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Oct 2004 ·

#243954
Yeah I hope so too.... I had been looking forward to getting it running again as it really was alot of fun when it was moving. It was a shame it died when it did because the other bug was far more desperate for attention so all the money went on it. I had a few plans for it...especially after seeing the '67 all nice and shiny from it's make-over and paint job... I saved the stolen one from rotting on someones front lawn when i bought it and babied and tinkered with it for months keeping it running until it spat the plug. I'd hate to see it butchered for parts.

I'll give it a bit of time and if it doesn't reappear I'll have to start looking for a new one... sigh...

[Edited on 9-10-2004 by Yiuk]

baby_beetle Seriously Crusin Dubber

197 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#243955
hmmm i wont be moving to st kilda by da sound of it ehehehe jkjk
Is YoUr DaD a TeRrOrIsT cAuSe BaBy YoU dA bOmB

*did*

0 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#244052
What bastards. That type of thing makes me sick, because my beetle is parked on the street a lot of the time too.
I will keep an eye out.
We should all hope to find it and report its location to the police!

The_Bronze. Minister of Volkswagenism

1,922 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#244074
I suggest:

You post a pic here
Post the engine and pan numbers here also
Check VW shows in the melbourne area (incl) carparks around them for these two numbers.

More than likely they will turn up sold on then you can trace them back to the thief through the buyer. The backwards carb and other individual points may be all you need to look for. Lucky if you see the whole car again though.

Sorry for your loss. This is my greatest fear when I go for a three / four hour walk and the Dog is parked in a NP carpark. Come back to find wires pulled or wheels missing etc.

Bronze.
Bronze.

Rathmines, Lake Macquarie, NSW.

theverybigtallman Wolfsburg Wizard

405 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·

#246241
oooh... those bastards....just give me 10 minutes with someone who does that for no apparent reason...
early 60s beetle for sale - ex bush basher - spares - $100 or offers

dodge Fahrvergnugen

958 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·

#246331
that is SO sad! (and frustrating) We all feel your pain. i know how bloody angry I'd be if my baby was stolen!

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#246334
ze bastards this is just not on what kind of a world has people stealing vw
“We all pay for life with death, so everything in between should be free.” Bill Hicks
the chaos project - click me

VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 ·

#246388
Post a pic to help us keep an eye out.

pyr0 flame-on

4,457 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·

#246419
that sucks massive time mate i hope you find her 🙁
Founding member of the C'town Rat-Pack

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#246471
Posting a pic would help however my gut feel says that this baby is in a garage being pulled down and rebirthed. It's the sad truth unfortunately of what goes on. My commiserations.

Squiz......

Mikeaus Commited Dubber

62 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#246771
Sorry to hear about your loss. A lot of work and effort goes into restoring a Dub and having it stolen is just terrible🙁
Bugger Me Dead.