[British-cars] STOLEN MORRIS CONVERT from San Francisco recovered!!

[rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net]

Dear Readers,

This is from SF writer Adrian Brooks who had his Datsun powered Minor ragtop stolen off the street last month:

Best,
Rick Feibusch
Venice, CA
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Dear Rick,

Great news: my car was found!  In Berkeley. Tonight. The police called me... at 1:30 am. (ugh)
Moreover, they arrested the thief.  Isn't it great? Sucker stole my car and now he's off to the pokey for... God knows for how long.  What's the penalty for Grand Theft Auto anyway? Five years? Ten? I haven't forgotten your admonition and will surely have the car towed to my garage for inspection, not attempt to drive it before it's been gone over very carefully.

You know, Rick, I feel fortunate to have had this contact with you in the past few weeks. You are
quite a guy - I remembered that from many years ago (when you edited Minor News) - so thank you and bless you for your help.

I'd be very grateful if you'd spread the word of this recovery and that the culprit was apprehended
driving it in Berkeley, mind you! I hear he's not a kid, but adult, so this wasn't your typical joy rider.  Please thank the extended community of Morris Minor owners and friends who proved so kind
in offering concern, attention and support on my behalf. I'll never forget their kindness.

I'll be in touch soon. Apparently the vehicle wasn't stripped, burned or otherwise visibly trashed.
But as that Datsun engine goes like a bat out of hell, I won't be surprised if there's considerable 
wear and tear on the engine. But my mechanic will know what's what.

On that note, I'm off to bed. Thanks again to you, and the Morris community, for all your support.

best wishes,

Adrian