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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Stolen 1970 Chevelle SS Recovered After Mysterious Phone Call
Read the full story on The Auto Wire Thieves, like just about everyone else, absolutely love the 1970 Chevelle SS, so when one was left outside a repair shop in Georgia, it unsurprisingly was stolen. After the daughter of the dying elderly man who owns the classic American muscle car got on the local news, pleading for its return, someone called her anonymously to tip her off on its daughter, Natasha Eckles, took the Chevelle to a local shop for some basic repairs so she could take her father for one last ride. The man loves the Chevy, so realizing that and the fact it's a theft magnet, she told the shop to absolutely not leave it outside overnight. However, the shop owner did just that, apparently because a repair bay was needed for another job. That was a huge mistake. Thankfully, someone who saw the original report on the theft called Eckles telling her they wanted her dad to get that final ride in the Chevelle, she told WSB. While there was a $5,000 reward for information leading to the car's return, offered by the owner of the repair shop, the caller explicitly said he didn't want it. Instead, whoever made the phone call wanted to do the right thing. It's a gesture Eckles appreciated so she could grant her dying father's wish. One might wonder how the caller knew exactly where the stolen classic muscle car was sitting. It's entirely possible the thief or someone who bought the car off the thief realized what they did, felt remorse, and decided to do the right thing. We hate to say it, but that sort of effort to correct a car theft is rare. What kind of a world would we be in if more people who stole vehicles were to realize the damage they've done to innocent people? It would be a great place, that's for sure. Image via WSB-TV/YouTube Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
‘Go get your car:' Mysterious caller points woman to sick dad's classic car stolen from repair shop
A woman who thought she wouldn't get to take her father on one last ride in his classic car because it was stolen may still get the chance. Earlier this week, Channel 2's Tom Jones reported on how Natasha Eckles' father's 1970 Chevelle SS was stolen from a Forest Park repair shop. Eckles emotionally told Jones about how her sick father wanted to take a final ride in the car. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] She says that after someone saw that report, she got a mysterious phone call telling her where to find the car. "First off, he started off saying, 'Baby girl, I just want you to take your daddy on that ride. Take your daddy on that ride,'" Eckles said. The owner of the repair shop said he felt so bad about the car being stolen that he was offering a $5,000 reward. Eckles said the caller told her that he didn't want the money. 'Your car is located at blah, blah, blah. Go get your car,' she recounted of the call. She took the car to T.J.'s Automotive for minor repairs, but the shop owner said he had to park it outside because he needed the bay. He later admitted it was a bad idea because car lovers say thieves love the 1970 Chevelle as much as they do. Surveillance video showed a shadowy figure get in the car and drive off. TRENDING STORIES: Jaywalking led to 2 officers being shot, suspect killed during shootout at Fulton County motel Aimee Michael was sentenced to 36 years after killing 5 people. She has been paroled after 14 Gwinnett police hope new images help find missing girl 20 years later The caller pointed Eckles to an abandoned home in east Atlanta. It was towed to a lot, where Jones watched as she was reunited with the prized possession. The steering wheel was broken and it had some other damage. Eckles said she doesn't know if the caller took the car or if someone else did, but she's just glad to have it back. Crime scene investigators dusted the car for fingerprints and removed evidence. But Eckles says she's not letting the car out of her sight again. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
‘Just bring it back': Woman pleads for sick dad's classic car after it was stolen from repair shop
She wanted to take her father on one last drive in a classic car that he had handed down to her. But now, the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS is gone. Natasha Eckles said someone stole it from a car repair shop in Forest Park. 'Yeah, I wanted to give that one ride, or I wanted him to ride in that car. That one ride,' Eckles told Channel 2's Tom Jones, holding back tears. Eckles remembers hearing her father arrive home in it even before he got there. 'You could hear my dad coming, like 'vroom, vroom.' Like daddy's coming,' she said. She was elated when he gave her the car. Eckles said it was the star attraction whenever she took it for a ride. 'Everybody wants that car. I can pull my car out to go anywhere and it's gonna get attention,' Eckles said. TRENDING STORIES: Former Georgia Police Academy instructor charged with child molestation 1 dead, 4 in critical condition after crash at busy Atlanta intersection Attorneys reveal settlement amount between Marjorie Taylor Greene's ex-husband, 3 Muslim women It got the wrong kind of attention April 9 around 12:30 that morning. The car was at TJ's Automotive on Jonesboro Road when video surveillance showed someone dropped off near the shop. You see a shadowy figure walk over to Eckles' car. Then the headlights on her prized Chevelle SS come on, and the classic car takes off. 'My heart dropped,' Eckles said after seeing the video. She couldn't believe it when the owner called her and told her it was gone. 'Of course it's gonna be gone. Right. It's an SS Chevelle. It's hot,' Eckles said. She said she specifically requested the owner not leave her car outside. 'You made a promise to me that you didn't keep. You said you would not put my car outside. And you put it outside,' she said. Repair shop owner Tim Jones said he put her car outside that night because he had a transmission job he was doing the next morning and he needed the bay it was in. He admits it was a bad decision. Eckles just wants her car returned. She had this message for whoever took it. 'Don't tear it up. Just bring it back. Just please give me my car back,' Eckles said. Forest Park police are investigating. The shop owner apologized profusely and said he is offering a $5,000 reward for the return of the car. Eckles says she will match that. She said that car has so much sentimental value it's important to get it back.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6 Set for GAA Classic Car Auction in February 2025
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious A stunning 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6 is set to make its way to auction in February 2025, with the high-performance muscle car expected to draw significant attention from collectors. This vehicle, bearing VIN 136370B165746, features the iconic LS6 engine, making it one of the most powerful and sought-after muscle cars of its era. The car has undergone a complete rotisserie restoration, ensuring that it not only looks as good as new but also performs at its peak. Finished in the striking Carolina Blue exterior with a pristine white interior, this Chevelle SS 454 LS6 combines style with legendary performance. The two-door coupe body style adds to its classic appeal, embodying the raw, aggressive energy that Chevelle enthusiasts have come to love. The LS6 engine, known for delivering an impressive 450 horsepower, provides the muscle and performance that made the Chevelle SS a true standout during the muscle car era. This particular example promises to be a remarkable addition to any collection, reflecting Chevrolet's engineering prowess from the late 1960s and early 1970s. Set to be sold on Saturday during the 2025 February auction, this Chevelle will undoubtedly be a highlight for those in attendance. With its complete restoration and iconic status, it is a rare opportunity for collectors to own a piece of automotive history. This awesome classic is selling at GAA Classic Cars on February 20-22. Visit to see more consignments and register to bid.
