Can anyone here run an engine# to check stolen or not?

[dweymer]

It is not here Noah, it is on Craigslist, miami.

[Grady Clay]

Ken,

No, I wouldn’t put the onus on the over-worked/uncaring Miami/Dade law enforcement. I think I can do this from here.

Ok, how to proceed?

In the next few days I’ll talk to my local (Denver) Postal Inspector. I’ll also contact our Colorado US Attorney General.

The good news is that it is represented as having both the engine and transmission rebuilt here in Denver. I know everyone so I can easily check the validity of the claim.

I’m willing to spec $1600 for an SC engine & trans if as represented. I don’t need one but someone will. That is an inexpensive price.

If a scam, the seller won’t accept a US Postal Money order delivered by Certified US Mail. I suspect the Postal Service can flag the MO to require better than normal ID.

Another thought is to have my MO and the engine/trans delivered to a local shop for a PPI. Again, if it is a scam he won’t go for it.

Who are reputable Porsche shops in Miami/Dade? Please email me or post.

If a valid sale a Pelican may have a project, if a scam, let’s put the crooks behind bars. I’m sure Craigslist is willing to work with the Feds.

Best,
Grady

(Noah, the link is above on mid p. 1)

[munro86]

This is getting interesting! Get em boys!

[BK911]

Originally posted by Grady Clay
I’m willing to spec $1600 for an SC engine & trans if as represented. I don’t need one but someone will. That is an inexpensive price.

That's what I am saying. I already have more engines than cars, but I couldn't resist this one.

Go get 'em Grady!!

[dweymer]

Grady,

The engine, along with the same story is on ebay right now, item #130124162467. I asked if my local buddy could come see it, here is the response:

"Sure. He may call me at 307-235-8552, my office. It is at my lot in Glenrock currently."

[DaddyGlenn]

This looks like fun

[Max2.0]

Best Independent Porsche Shop in Miami:
Scott Findley Motorsports
5750 Progress Road
S. Miami, FL 33143-3650
305-661-6479

Shop is just off S. Dixie Hwy, N. of Kendall and S. of Coral Gables.

Best of luck! Lot of "Slippery Dicks" in Miami... better go in packing some serious "Heat". I never take less than my S&W .40... with my PPKS as backup!

[real550A]

Upon entering the engine # in the NCIC Article File, the
computer will come up with a "hit" or no hit. If a "hit", it
will indicate all pertinent data, ie; S/N of engine, code ID
for agency that entered the record, (that's the jurisdiction
where it was reported stolen), and date of record.
The inquiring agency, (your cop) then sends a request for
verification of the hit, and waits for entering agency to research and verify that item wasn't previously recovered.
Now, if still hot, your cop picks up the engine and sends a "locate" message through NCIC to the agency of record, and they notify the owner of the recovery.
The entering agency then removes the "hit" from NCIC.
There's a little more to it than that, but in nutshell, that's
what I did for Mpls. PD/Auto theft for 9 years.

[Danny_Ocean]

Motor is not in Miami. Seller advertised on Craigslist in multiple markets. Seller is in WY. Motor is in WY.

[EdT82SC]

From the eBay add:

On Jun-13-07 at 11:02:38 PDT, seller added the following information:

The VIN of the Porsche was 911 821 1271. And engine number is 911 110 169 - 4R.

[aigel]

Number shows to be to a family clinic:

The Family Clinic, LLC
1315 East "A" Street
Casper, WY 82601
307-235-8552

The buy it now is $3500, not quite the deal that was advertised on craigslist.

George

[Joeaksa]

Originally posted by TERRIBLEHONDO
He wanted to go by western union for payment if that helps. So that it would be safe for everyone. But no other info.

Anytime you hear "send me the money by Western Union" run far, far away...

[jwerion]

I f it is the guy in Wyoming I am thinking of I don't think he is a thief, but he is very strange. I would still be very carefull but you may be surprised to find out it is legit. I just sold a 70 tub on e-baythat is not in the best shape usual rust but straight and the winning bidder was from Brazil and wanted it shipped to Mountvideo Uruguay.
I thought it was a scam because shipping cost wis going to be $5,500 from Colorado and the high bid was 1,275 he paid me 1,310 via pay-pal the extra was to cover the pay-pal fee's and he is taking care of the shipping. The guy is nuts and I gave him several oportunities to back out.

[dweymer]

I think the guy in miami took the guys pic from ebay at some point, notice the craigslist guy does not use the photo with the dog. Also the ebay seller was fine with a friend taking a look, and provided a phone #.

[foamy911]

I agree, I do not think the Miami CL lister is the same person as the Wy Ebay lister. We should find a Miami Pelicans with some big friends and ask to view it.

[rfuerst911sc]

Although I found it strange that in the Miami Craigslist ad it stated the hood of the crashed vehicle was kept in place to protect the engine from rain and snow. I've been in Florida for about 13 years now and I don't remember it snowing in Miami !!!????

[BK911]

A lot of white powder, but not snow!

[Max2.0]

Absolutely! A lot of "Blow", but no "Snow"...

[Ken911]

Originally posted by Max2.0
Best Independent Porsche Shop in Miami:
Scott Findley Motorsports
5750 Progress Road
S. Miami, FL 33143-3650
305-661-6479

Shop is just off S. Dixie Hwy, N. of Kendall and S. of Coral Gables.

Best of luck! Lot of "Slippery Dicks" in Miami... better go in packing some serious "Heat". I never take less than my S&W .40... with my PPKS as backup!

Finley is good also but doesnt like working on the older 911's thats why I use eurpean auto center Louis Gil 305-256-4031