From Karen:
My 1979 VW Bug Convertible was stolen from a secure garage in West Seattle early morning (1:45 am) today, Sunday 5/7. If seen, please contact the police and me. 206-718-8484.
Update: police report # 23-124056, plate 67907CV.
MONDAY UPDATE: It’s been found – in Woodinville.
Sorry that this happened. Can you please post the general location? It’s such a shame that even in a secure parking garage that cars are still getting stolen.
Hopefully it had one of those tracking devices like Apple sells to speed the recover of the car.
I saw this car today on my way home from Lake Washington Cars and Coffee about 11am. It was turning east bound on S. College St from 23rd Ave S. My son asked me what kind of car that was turning a few cars in front of us. Hope you get it back. It was a nice looking car
This is so sad. I will put out the word to my Volkswagen group. I was afraid of the same thing happening to my 1972 Karmann Ghia. I changed my address to a PO Box on the registration and now keep it in a family Member’s garage. It’s sad we have to take these precautions to enjoy something that’s so precious and gives us memories of our past🥲
Your Ghia is absolute perfection!!!! I’m sure you’ve noticed over the years those two Ghias that someone has in their yard on the way to Lowes hardware?! I noticed one was gone last year.I’ve always been a huge fan of Ghias.
There’s no such thing as a secure garage… only less-convenient than a car on the street. Everyone please consider installing some manner of kill switch in your automobiles. It’s often easy enough to DIY after watching a couple YouTube videos. If you only drive occasionally you can even remove a relay or disconnect some other part between outings. It’s worth the peace of mind.
Ugh! Karen, SO sorry this happened to your vintage beauty . As a former Bug owner, feel your pain. Bugs are one of those cars you LOVE, no ho-hum with them . And it looks like this one has had a lot of that. Hope WS Car Guy’s sighting was of help? Please let us know when it’s found.
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