The Stolen Car That Came Back 49 Years Later | Roads We’d Drive Forever

“We’re not sure, but cars are involved.”

We open this episode recognizing our rally friend Phil Bazell (@crocgt4) and the impact he’s had on the driving community.

👉 Watch this special video shared in his honor:
https://youtu.be/5YviK-vcGAY?si=Zdpbwby9IxcP-LF7

We start with a simple but powerful question:
If you had one last drive… what road would you choose?

Then the episode shifts into one of the wildest real-world stories we’ve covered.

A routine car sale uncovers a vehicle stolen in 1977—with mismatched VINs, duplicate titles, and a resolution nearly 50 years in the making.

Inside this episode:

• The emotional connection behind the roads we never forget
• How a stolen car resurfaced decades later
• What VIN mismatches actually mean for ownership and value
• Why due diligence matters more than ever with vintage cars

Plus real stories from inside the industry:

• A repo story that proves why dealers shouldn’t act like banks
• A transporter chase that turned into an action-movie moment
• The hidden risks in shipping and title transfers

Listener questions include:

• Does fixing a VIN issue hurt value?
• Is restoring a complicated car still worth it?
• Porsche pricing vs real driving experience
• Montana LLC purchases—what actually works

🔗 Connect with the Hosts:

Paul Kramer (AutoKennel): https://autokennel.com
Casey Parkin (Group C Curation): https://www.groupccuration.com
Dave Van Epps (Sonderwerks): https://www.groupccuration.com/charityshirt