chape Posted February 20, 2011 Share #1 Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) Update- the car was found this morning. Stripped. Missing seats, emblems, visors, center console, all wiring harnesses cut plus some gratuitous spray paint. No body damage. Probably totaled. Anyone want to buy it for parts? I know this is a longshot but... Last evening, between 4:15 and 7:45 p.m. my 1976 280Z was stolen. It had been parked near 10th and Market, downtown San Diego. The car is bronze with copper interior, excellent condition, California License #3SMZ256. The license frame has Gators on top and Florida on the bottom. It may already be in Mexico, but if anyone out there sees a car matching this description, please contact the San Diego Police Department at 619-531-2000. I've had the car for 25 years, each of my two kids learned to drive in this car and, needless to say, it has sentimental as well as monetary value. Please help- Thanks- Jim Edited February 22, 2011 by chape Update - Recovered Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/38652-1976-280z-stolen-bolo-southern-california/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfer.tech Posted February 21, 2011 Share #2 Posted February 21, 2011 jeez. I hope you find the car. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/38652-1976-280z-stolen-bolo-southern-california/#findComment-346747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorman7 Posted February 21, 2011 Share #3 Posted February 21, 2011 I'll keep my eyes open in North County. Twice we've had stolen cars parked near our house, but they were Honda's. Hope it shows up as the car looks nice.Rich Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/38652-1976-280z-stolen-bolo-southern-california/#findComment-346753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastWoman Posted February 21, 2011 Share #4 Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) Ah, geez! That happened to my mom in Laredo -- a nice late-model Cressida that she had entrusted to a valet parking garage. She never got it back. I hope you have better luck. Edited February 21, 2011 by FastWoman Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/38652-1976-280z-stolen-bolo-southern-california/#findComment-346758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
d240zx2 Posted February 21, 2011 Share #5 Posted February 21, 2011 Damn! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/38652-1976-280z-stolen-bolo-southern-california/#findComment-346765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaztg Posted February 21, 2011 Share #6 Posted February 21, 2011 So So Sorry! My worst nightmare. But based on where you parked it...(not the best area in SD), weren't you a little worried about it in retrospect? I'm even paranoid about parking mine on the street in front of my own house! Was it on the street or in a structure? I'm not sure about the Mexico theory, US Customs takes photos of every vehicle's license plate that crosses into Mexico. If you have comprehensive coverage on your auto insurance they can do a plate search. Most of the higher dollar cars get taken into Mexico once stolen--not to say your 280 isn't valuable, but I'd speculate it's local punks who are probably into these cars for racing & what not, because they are easy to steal if somone knows the cars and there aren't any theft-deterrent devices like clubs or kill switches. I really hope you find it. I'll be looking for it vigilantly!! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/38652-1976-280z-stolen-bolo-southern-california/#findComment-346799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chape Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share #7 Posted February 21, 2011 I wouldn't have parked there after 10 pm if I was going out partying in the Gaslamp but 4 in the afternoon seemed reasonably safe...and iit was right across from East Village Tavern's wall of floor to ceiling windows.But yeah, I was a little worried Had a premonition-usually I leave my condo keys in the console-at the last minute I decided to take them with me. Thanks for keeping a lookout-I appreciate it.Jim Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/38652-1976-280z-stolen-bolo-southern-california/#findComment-346829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliebukol Posted October 4, 2011 Share #8 Posted October 4, 2011 sad to hear about that, i lost a z some 20 years ago in the oakland airport, it had a nice 3.0 built by \robello racing f--k--g theives Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/38652-1976-280z-stolen-bolo-southern-california/#findComment-368122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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