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

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Podcast: [Shifted Opinions](https://stenobird.com/podcast/shifted-opinions-7700642)
Published: 2026-04-09T15:56:16+00:00
Episode link: https://shiftedopinions.podbean.com/e/the-stolen-car-that-came-back-49-years-later-roads-we-d-drive-forever/
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## Resource

“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.comCasey Parkin (Group C Curation): https://www.groupccuration.comDave Van Epps (Sonderwerks): https://sonderwerks.com 📲 Follow on Instagram:@autokennel@groupccuration@sonderwerks ❤️ Support the Cause: 👉 https://www.groupccuration.com/charityshirt

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