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Re: From the BMW Club Racing List --- Stolen Race Car

To: Matt Murray <mattm@optonline.net>
Subject: Re: From the BMW Club Racing List --- Stolen Race Car
From: Pat Kelly <lollipop@ricochet.net>
Date: Fri, 11 May 2001 13:06:56 -0700
Matt,
        I read on some list that the car was recovered this a.m. on a
transporter at the Mexican border, all intact.
--PatKelly

Matt Murray wrote:
> 
> >From various lists (BMW via the Porsche list). Please reply to Tino at the
> email address at the end of the post. Thanks.
> Matt Murray
> mattm@optonline.net
> Tino and Bob, this went to the Autocross list and the New England Region
> SCCA lists. Good luck in the return of your car.
> 
> >From the BMW Club Racing List ---
> =========================
> Hello everyone,
> 
> Late last night my race car was stolen right from inside my trailer which
> was parked in front of my house.  The thieves broke into the trailer by
> busting the entire locking mechanism off of the rear fold down door.  They
> simply cut the straps (the car was tied down) and took the car (Probably
> rolled it down the street and towed it away).
> 
> I know this is a long shot but if anyone sees this car or any parts for
> sale from what sounds could be from this car, please let me know.  It took
> 2 years to build and I only attended a couple of races with it.  It's hard
> to believe that so many years of blood, sweat and $$$ could be stolen right
> out from underneath you in a minute.
> 
> Here are the details of the car:
> 
> 1988 E30 M3
> VIN: WBSAK0306J2196258
> #95 or #75 on Hood/Doors
> Red Exterior/Interior
> 1 Sparco Evo Racing Seat - Black
> Full Weld In Cage (Painted Red)
> 16" BBS RK Wheels w/Kumhos
> Custom Exhaust System w/DTM Tips
> Split Second Intake System
> FULLY MODIFIED S14 RACING MOTOR.
> All the BMW CCA Club Racing required Banners and decals.
> Tirerack Banners on the front and rear windshield.
> The interior had been FULLY gutted:
> No rear bulkhead in the passenger compartment.
> The doors were gutted out.
> The only things in place were a seat, wheel and dashboard.
> Hood is pinned down and the center hood pin is off center.
> Rear Shock Towers have been boxed in for custom cage mounting points.
> 
> Any advice would be greatly appreciated.  Please spread the word.
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Tino Saloomen
> tino@saloomen.net
> 
> PS - Now I wish I had Lo-Jack or something...

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