Stolen Porsche 911 Cabriolet Recovered by Police After Being Stripped to the Bone in Los Angeles

The Porsche 911 Cabriolet is a dream car for many—and, arguably, the absolute perfect sports car for Los Angeles. Unfortunately, this particular 911 Cabrio is not only roofless as designed, but now also door-less, engine-less, and completely stripped of its interior, as well, after thieves took off with it and stripped it down to an almost-unrecognizable pile of bones.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department Central Traffic Division, officers recovered the stolen Porsche and then notified the registered owner. Information was then passed on to detectives to investigate.

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While details surrounding the theft remain limited, the condition of the vehicle strongly suggests it was targeted by a professional auto theft ring. High-end sports cars like the Porsche 911 are often stolen for their valuable components, which can be quickly removed and sold on the black market. (As anyone who has ever purchased a 911 part can attest to, they are not cheap; engines, transmissions, body panels, and interior parts command significant prices.)

With the amount of missing parts, it is tough to determine the exact model of this car, although the door sill thankfully shows "911 Carrera" as the designation. Establishing the exact model year isn’t easy, but this is obviously a newer 911. It goes to show that even with modern security features such as immobilizers and GPS tracking, determined thieves are finding new ways to bypass these systems.

While, technically, the Porsche was recovered, the extensive damage means that this is a total loss. It is a heartbreaking sight for enthusiasts, and we can only imagine how the owner feels. Hopefully, the ongoing investigation will lead to those responsible. Additionally, we hope that the owner is able to quickly settle with the insurance company and get behind the wheel of another 911 soon.