1958 Chevrolet Corvette (Now Stolen/Missing)

A blue 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (C1) from the car collection of Vin Di Bona, television producer and creator of "America's Funniest Home Videos", arriving at and leaving the 2024 San Marino Motor Classic at Lacy Park, where it won First in Class (Corvette - Through 1973). This car is one of 9,168 1958 Corvettes built, identifiable by hood louvers and chrome strips on the trunk lid unique to 1958 models. It was stolen from a West Los Angeles underground parking garage on September 4, 2024 and has not yet been found. Police are asking anyone with information about the theft to contact LAPD West Los Angeles Auto Detectives or the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers.

LAPD article with details and contact information:
https://www.lapdonline.org/newsroom/lapd-seeks-assistance-in-identifying-a-grand-theft-auto-suspect-nr24270jl/

Here's a car with an unfortunate but wild story that's still unraveling. Last week I read news reports about a classic Corvette being stolen, and I was shocked to discover it was this very same car I had just seen over a week before the incident took place. Car thefts are unfortunately an increasingly common occurrence in L.A., but it's crazy that someone would intentionally target a vehicle like this. First of all, classic cars are significantly more challenging to drive than modern cars. Also, they're not as quick or agile (and aren't particularly good for evading cops). And needless to say, a rare concours-quality convertible sports car probably attracts quite a bit more attention than a typical wanted felony suspect seeks. With authorities and the enthusiast community both on alert, even sales of parts are likely to be scrutinized. Hopefully this thief gets identified and caught soon. And no less importantly, I hope this beautiful Corvette returns home unscathed!

On a side note, if you're going to stand in the street to shoot pictures or videos, always pay attention to your surroundings. Near the end of the video a photographer was standing right behind a large trailer not realizing the vehicle was backing up (and the driver couldn't see him). If it weren't for those who called out to alert him from across the street, things may not have ended well.

Do you think police will be able to catch the suspected car thief and return this Corvette to its owner? Leave a comment on YouTube and let me know!