Stolen Camaro Returned To Owner 16 Years Later

Stolen car found 16 years later; Missouri man recovers stolen car in Utah, 16 years later.

Christmas came early for a Jefferson City, Mo., man, whose beloved classic car was stolen more than a decade ago. Edward Neeley, who tracked the car down in Utah last month, got to take it home Tuesday. “I signed the paperwork and I have the keys to the car right here,” Neeley said, just moments before he would see his 1969 Camaro for the first time in 16 years. Neeley flew into Salt Lake City Monday night to claim the car at the Utah State Tax Commission building. “Nervous, excited, emotions are going crazy right now,” Neeley said, anticipating the moment he would see his muscle car again. Neeley couldn’t contain his excitement when he saw the red Camaro. “Oh, oh, I got my baby back,” Neeley said, rushing toward the car.

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