{"id":7701,"date":"2025-10-30T18:17:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T18:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/30\/nobody-is-immune-to-modern-day-car-heists\/"},"modified":"2025-10-30T18:17:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T18:17:55","slug":"nobody-is-immune-to-modern-day-car-heists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/30\/nobody-is-immune-to-modern-day-car-heists\/","title":{"rendered":"Nobody is immune to modern-day car heists!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Shaquille O\u2019Neal\u2019s one-of-a-kind 2025 Range Rover, valued at $180,000 and custom-built to fit his 7\u20191\u201d frame, was stolen earlier this month while being transported from Georgia to Louisiana for an LSU game appearance.\n
The luxury SUV, created by Effortless Motors, reportedly disappeared between October 20\u201322 after being \u201cpicked up\u201d by a fraudulent transport operator. Authorities are investigating FirstLine Trucking LLC, the company contracted to move the vehicle, which claims its systems were hacked.<\/p>\n
Effortless Motors, who have worked with Shaq since 2023, are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the vehicle\u2019s recovery. Police believe this could be part of a larger organized theft ring targeting high-end vehicles in transit.<\/p>\n
One thing\u2019s for sure \u2014 whoever took it might find themselves facing a real full-court press!.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Spotlight: 2025 The Wynn Las Vegas Concours Car Event and Auction.<\/a>
Proud Sponsor 4 years running!<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
We\u2019re thrilled to be a sponsor again of this year\u2019s premier collector-car gathering at The Wynn Las\u202fVegas \u2014 a weekend where luxury, performance, and passion unite in the heart of Las Vegas. From rare exotics and modern hyper\u00adcars to pristine classics and muscle-car icons, this year\u2019s event will deliver breathtaking moments and invaluable networking for every collector.\n
What to Expect;<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Corvette Mike\u2019s exhibit booth.<\/li>\n
Speed Vegas, Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 6 p.m.\u00a0<\/li>\n
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Wynn Parking Garage, Friday, October 31, 2025, at 7 p.m.<\/li>\n
2025 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 10 a.m.<\/li>\n
2025 Tour d\u2019Elegance, Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 8:30 a.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Our team will be on-site, ready to connect with clients, friends, and fellow enthusiasts for one purpose: making your collector-car goals a reality.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re Launching a Full-Force Marketing Campaign<\/strong><\/p>\n
In tandem with our Wynn sponsorship, we\u2019re turning the momentum into action. Whether you\u2019re holding a sports car, classic, or luxury vehicle, our mission is simple, turning 2 or 4 wheels into liquid cash.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Kicks Off New Giveaway For This<\/a>
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The Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation is offering a new chance to win a brand new 2026 Corvette ZR1 Coupe with the ZTK Performance Package. The non-profit organization recently awarded Jim Stevenson from Columbus, Ohio a new 2026 Corvette ZR1 and the CMAF called it the best response ever to a CMAF sweepstakes, prompting President Lance Miller to \u201cdo a ZR1 all over again!\u201d This new giveaway offers Corvette Mike\u2019s Thundering Thursday Subscribers the opportunity to win a 2026 Corvette ZR1 in Competition Yellow! The ZR1 Coupe will also be outfitted with the Carbon Fiber aero package and the ZTK Performance Package.\n
This stunning King of the Hill will be given away next October, so start collecting your tickets today! Our loyal subscribers receive 50% More Entries with ticket packages starting at $25\u00a0by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Some cars are driven. Others are\u00a0cherished.<\/em>
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When Jim Leonard bought his 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z\/28 brand new, he didn\u2019t just own it, he\u00a0preserved<\/em>\u00a0it. From day one, he knew this car was something special. Instead of tearing up the streets, Jim put it on blocks, starting a 40-year preservation plan that would make this Z\/28 one of the most original, untouched examples in existence.<\/p>\n
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Finished in rare Olympic Gold with black stripes, this Z\/28 remains a time capsule, original paint, untouched interior, matching-numbers drivetrain, a car that never left its hometown and never lost its soul. For decades, Jim admired it, cared for it, and protected it so that one day, it could continue to be loved by someone who truly appreciates its legacy.<\/p>\n
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At Corvette Mike, we live for stories like this. Of passion, preservation, and performance that stand the test of time.<\/p>\n
Could the next chapter of this Z\/28\u2019s story be yours?
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This Week\u2019s Premier Selections<\/a>
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\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n1964 L76 327\/365hp Convertible
Triple Diamond Award Winner!<\/strong><\/a>
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<\/strong> Over the years, we\u2019ve seen many 1964 Corvettes pass through our showroom, some of them true showpieces. But few compare to the Riverside Red Convertible offered here. This car has undergone a meticulous, frame-off, nut-and-bolt restoration to the highest standards. The result? A true gem, or more accurately, a Triple Diamond.<\/p>\n
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Key Features & Highlights<\/strong>
To earn that title, this Corvette has achieved the three most prestigious honors in the classic Corvette world:
NCRS National Top Flight Award
Bloomington Gold Certification
Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals (MCACN) Concours Gold Award<\/p>\n
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NCRS Zora Arkus-Duntov Mark of Excellence Award, a rare and highly respected recognition for the best of the best.<\/p>\n
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Factory Options Include:<\/strong>
L76 327\/365hp V8 \u2014 Numbers Matching
M20 4-Speed Manual Transmission
AM\/FM Radio
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Whitewall Bias-Ply Tires!<\/p>\n
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1999 Prowler Convertible<\/a>
Screaming Yellow Zonker!<\/a>
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3.5L High Output V6 4-Speed Automatic Transmission<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve had our share of Prowlers here at Corvette Mike, nearly every year and color combination imaginable, except one: Prowler Yellow, until now.<\/p>\n

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This absolutely stunning 1999 example, finished in vibrant Prowler Yellow, has instantly become our favorite! Built to make a statement, it does exactly that with its rare and expensive factory color option (a $1,000 upgrade in 1999).<\/p>\n
Beyond its striking appearance, this Prowler has been meticulously maintained and remains in near-new condition, showing just 6,753 original miles\u2014barely even broken in.<\/p>\n

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Included are both sets of keys and fobs, the original owner\u2019s kit, and a laminated Window Sticker.<\/p>\n
A collector-grade example of one of the most distinctive cars of the modern era.<\/p>\n
Call or message today to see this in person!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Photo Credit: thedahloneganugget.com\/ Shaquille O\u2019Neal\u2019s one-of-a-kind 2025 Range Rover, valued at $180,000 and custom-built to fit his 7\u20191\u201d frame, was stolen earlier this month while being transported from Georgia to Louisiana for an LSU game appearance. The luxury SUV, created by Effortless Motors, reportedly disappeared between October 20\u201322 after being \u201cpicked up\u201d by a fraudulent transport operator. Authorities are investigating FirstLine Trucking LLC, the company contracted to move the vehicle, which claims its systems were hacked. Effortless Motors, who have worked with Shaq since 2023, are offering a $10,000 reward…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7702,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-corvette-news"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Shaquille_ONeals_custom_Range_Rover.jpg?fit=640%2C425&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7701","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7701"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7701\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7702"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7701"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7701"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}

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