Man Finds His Stolen Car -- 42 Years Later -- on eBay

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Man Finds His Stolen Car -- 42 Years Later -- on eBay
In Life by Kim Muraro , on Thursday, July 12, 2012, 9:07 AM (PDT)

Yep, He Got It Back

Bob Russell may be the most patient, most persistent man ever.

His prized 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 was stolen 42 years ago, from in front of his Philadelphia apartment, after a date with the woman who would eventually become his wife....
 
These pictures aren't his car, but they give you a better idea of what they look like. They're very beautiful.

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Amazing!

I had a car that I adored. I really loved that thing. But the engine died and I had just had a baby and I was only 20 and I couldn't afford to fix it. I cried when I lost it, and 8 years later I occasionally dream that I've been reunited with it :p

So thinking about the feeling this guy must have had sitting in that thing again for the first time (after 42 years) gave me chills.
 
Amazing!

I had a car that I adored. I really loved that thing. But the engine died and I had just had a baby and I was only 20 and I couldn't afford to fix it. I cried when I lost it, and 8 years later I occasionally dream that I've been reunited with it :p

So thinking about the feeling this guy must have had sitting in that thing again for the first time (after 42 years) gave me chills.

What kind of car was it?
 
What kind of car was it?

It was a 1992 Toyota 4runner. Not very impressive sounding, I know. It had a lift kit and large tires and was very unique. But I bought it with some of my dad's life insurance money. That car kept me busy when I was miserable, and I was thrilled every time I got behind the wheel. Sometimes I'd drive for hours (back when gas was cheap) just to get away :p And I always felt awesome doing it. It was more than just a car, it was more like one of my best friends. I've vowed to own one again, although it will probably be a much newer model. I just don't have the money yet.
 

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It was a 1992 Toyota 4runner. Not very impressive sounding, I know. It had a lift kit and large tires and was very unique. But I bought it with some of my dad's life insurance money. That car kept me busy when I was miserable, and I was thrilled every time I got behind the wheel. Sometimes I'd drive for hours (back when gas was cheap) just to get away :p And I always felt awesome doing it. It was more than just a car, it was more like one of my best friends. I've vowed to own one again, although it will probably be a much newer model. I just don't have the money yet.

My favorite car was a 1977 VW Rabbit and so impressive doesn't really need to be a qualifying factor. It's what memories and meaning that car may have had for you. That 4Runner was full of meaning for you, so I can see how it would be such an easy car to adore.
 

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