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While this is not F-body specific, I imagine the people on this board will be sympathetic to the situation. My son's highly modified bright green 1989 Honda Civic Dx was stolen in Bear, Delaware sometime last night. The car is very special to him as he spent two years and most of his spare income modifying it. The car has the complete drivetrain, suspension, computer, and dashboard from a 1992 Acura Integra. The car also has Honda Del Sol seats, chrome wheels with black centers, and a Thule Kayak Rack on the roof. Obviously, the car is too old to be insured against theft. If anyone runs across anything on Craig's List or Ebay I'd appreciate any information. Aside from the financial and transportation loss, the real issue is the loss of something my son spent so much time and effort designing and building. Thanks for listening.

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Our recourse is limited as my son was out-of state visiting his girlfriend where the car was stolen. The likelihood of anyone in the police, journalistic, or political arenas taking interest or action on our behalf in this is very limited. My personal opinion is that the situation is probably a common one in that area. Collusion would not surprise me either.

At this point, it appears the most likely option is to try to put the car back into something like stock form with scrapyard parts and either use it as a beater or sell it as one. I'll admit to being somewhat cynical about the political processes of this society in general having come of age in the 1960s. However, it seems to me that things have gotten to the point where the best you can expect is to limit your liabilities. I have little faith in the advocacy of the legal/justice/political systems at this point. Certainly find it hard, as a parent, to explain this otherwise to my sons.

Hope to get the car buttoned up against the elements today and start looking for what parts are available. Of course, the car is due for NJ DMV inspection this month!