<VV> Stolen Corvair

Fri May 28 14:15:14 EDT 2010

Larry, If the car has been found that is great! But the neighborhood I saw a year ago was not good. In fact it was more than seedy. I am not trying to say you don't operate a good business, just the opposite in fact. But the neighborhood you chose looked like a high crime area. Race has nothing to do with my observation nor do I have a racist bone in my body. Please don't imply that. I know Florence and Normandy are in close proximity to your location. That was the intersection where the LA riots started. A very dangerous place indeed. I'm not surprised Daves car was stolen based on where it was. Nor am I surprised my Yamaha 250 Enduro was stolen based on where it was (LA 30 years ago and never recovered). And I'm sorry your local customer base is how you describe. I certainly didn't mean to ruffle your feathers on what sounds like a rough day. Remember, "this too shall pass".
Timothy Shortle in (not crime free) Durango Colorado  

-----Original Message-----
>From: Larry Shapiro <lashap at cox.net>
>Sent: May 28, 2010 11:00 AM
>To: Jim Houston <jhouston001 at cfl.rr.com>, virtualvairs at corvair.org
>Subject: Re: <VV> Stolen Corvair
>
>The car is not in Mexico.
>It is in the garage of a customer who needed a new engine and other parts,
>Larry
>He will go to jail if I have anything to do with it !
>
>                       LS Rare Coins
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>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Jim Houston" <jhouston001 at cfl.rr.com>
>To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 9:57 AM
>Subject: Re: <VV> Stolen Corvair
>
>
>> Unfortunately, it isn't too far to Mexico from LA -- car may already be
>> down there...
>>
>> Jim Houston
>>
>> On 5/28/2010 12:41 PM, shortle wrote:
>>> Dave, I am very sorry to hear of you being victimized. But I am not very 
>>> surprised. The location of LS Corvair shop left much to be desired. The 1 
>>> time I was there I saw people in very close proximity using drugs on the 
>>> sidewalk. I saw what appeared to be "working girls" walking the street. I 
>>> saw abandoned cars and dilapidated buildings nearby. I asked Larry about 
>>> all that and he stated what a great deal he got. I certainly hope you get 
>>> the car back in 1 piece and soon. And I hope you have some very good 
>>> insurance to cover your loss. Hagerty insures my classic Corvairs (not as 
>>> daily drivers) for $20K each for $150 each per year. I also have a "kill" 
>>> swith for my electric fuel pump though I don't always engage it. I 
>>> suppose it is time to start. I suspect you will get your car back as it 
>>> was probably more of a crime of opportunity than 1 of profit. I wish you 
>>> the best of luck.
>>> Timothy Shortle in (small town)Durango Colorado
>>> I left Los Angeles for many reasons
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>
>>>> From: Dave Thompson<dave.thompson at verizon.net>
>>>> Sent: May 27, 2010 11:16 PM
>>>> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
>>>> Subject:<VV>  Stolen Corvair
>>>>
>>>> People,
>>>>
>>>> I'm sad to say that today, my daily driver, only vehicle, yellow 63 
>>>> Spyder
>>>> convertible was stolen from in front of my shop, LS Corvair Parts today. 
>>>> I
>>>> did file a Police report but they were very indifferent and not a bit of
>>>> help.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I request that if anyone sees my car (picture attached) or is offered 
>>>> any
>>>> Spyder or black 63 interior parts in the next few day to let me know.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Dave Thompson
>>>>
>>>> Former owner of  a 63 spyder
>>>>
>>>> 714-334-3833
>>>>
>>>>
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