Wow, I've been off this site for a little while, but I'm floored by this news.
Wicked bummed to hear about the condition they found your lil Spec-X in ... Friggin' little Pr*ks!!!
Seems obvious to me they were just getting their jollies at the expense of someone who obviously really cared about his car. They had to know it would eventualy be found thus the lil' messages.
I hope someday they each get it done to them ten fold to something they really care for ... A curse on those heartless lil' bast*rds from the 1st Gen Honda fans!!! AD

By troy (207.216.129.198) on Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 03:42 pm:

Well i would be happy if that money was just for the car, but thats for everything, like my stereo. Plus i had all my tools in the car, spare civic parts incase something broke on me, and i had tons of other little goodies in there too, that ill never see again.... o and my cds :S I just never would have thought that my honda would get stolen... but with my new one im not makin the same mistake, and im putting up a wall with a gate around my driveway so you cant leave the yard as easily! lol

By Twyla (154.20.193.140) on Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 12:06 pm:

Troy,
you should have been able to take pics of your car, tow truck drivers have no say, but they can be intimidating. I'm glad to hear they found the car but it's sad that it had been killed. $1800 is really good for ICBC, when justin got into the accident with the wagon they were only going to give him $1000 for the car, but we made a deal so that we got the wagon back (was easy to fix up).

By CVCC x 2 (64.229.183.48) on Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 04:44 am:

No difference in the VIN from a regular 1200 5 speed, the all started with SB-E.

By troy (207.216.129.198) on Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 04:07 am:

If you are asking if the car is originaly a specail x, then yes it is

By Kurt (205.250.75.226) on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 09:56 pm:

Anyone know if the Special X designation is coded into the VIN? H?

By Dave (209.226.248.91) on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 09:10 pm:

I have bought a few cars back from the insurance co. Tell them that you want it and how much.

By troy (207.216.129.198) on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 09:03 pm:

No my civic didnt have the speakers at the back, thank god. It really sucks though, i hated to see her like that, the tow truck guy said it looked like it was pulled in bye another vehicle for part of the way. And im not sure why i wasnt alowed to take pictures, but as soon as i pulled out the camera he made a bit of a stick about it! I didnt get alot, well acording to the ppl i know i got alot for the car, but i dont think so, they gave me $1,800 but when you think about it, that wont get me anything, i mean, i had a beautiful, running car that would get eyes from ppl, with $1,800 all you can get is some ugly taurus or somthing.... I mean i dont think its fair at all, but theres nothing i can do about it that i know of and i already have the money. But i managed to scrape together enough money for a 1996 civic coupe! Red just like last civic..... but i still have a 78 that im rebuilding, i just wish i had my specail X for parts, but wats done is done and i see the civic has no hope left so what do you do?

By Dave (206.172.136.68) on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 07:06 pm:

I figured it would turn up but not in that bad of shape. Thats awfull! I would like to do the same to their cars (if they even have a car). I wonder why the tow truck driver would not let you take pics of the car. That sounds realy strange. What did the insurance finaly give you for it? Does it look like they stripped it for parts or more vandalized it? Just some A-holes out to have their kind of fun. Sorry to hear it bud.

By Canada76civic (Canada76civic) (68.146.163.89) on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 05:38 pm:

Finally, now it's been found but not good when it's been stripped down! That's low and it sucks. Obliously - someone whoever stole your car had some help taking parts off it.

Up on a mountain with a Civic? Was it on a logger road or a small rugged road (like what 4x4 trucks use for playing around)? If so, it's hard to believe from what the tow truck guy tell you!

Hope you can get pixs of that. I hate to say but the crooks knew what they were doing with your car. It must had been planned before it was even stolen, it got to be! Had to be...what else why it come up found on a mountain. That would be a logical and good spot, plus the stinkin' crooks had lots of time pulling parts off in their merry tunes! Evil...! >

Did anyone noticed that there were couple of auctions from Canada (in eBay) suddenly pulled out. They featured one JDM 2-spoke wood wheel and 2 rear -mounted speaker grilles. Troy, did your car used to have the rear speakers mounted on the roof? I wonder...cuz today you report today and about couple days ago the eBay Canadian auctions got pulled out. A condenice or a funky timing, hmm?

By lazy (139.130.237.102) on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 05:24 pm:

Damn that's tragic - my condolences :'(

Makes you wonder what goes through some peoples minds.

By troy (207.216.129.198) on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 04:42 pm:

you guys wont believe this, my civic was found, way up in silverstar mountain, it was found bye a hunter, and its not pritty, the tow truck driver told me he could hardly get it with his 4X4, and he said he has no idea how anyone could get the civic in there. Now the civic has no bumpers no carpet, and get this NO ROOF! it was cut out with a torch, and the glass is all gone, and the assholes drew flames on it and wrote little messages on it like last ride, and time to die The dash is torn to ••••, my stereo, megs, and floormats, are all gone, theres nothing left of her.... I was gonna take some pics of her to show but the tow truck driver wouldnt let me..... It was very depressing to see..

By Kurt (205.250.75.226) on Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 11:33 pm:

Thanks for the post Elvis, thats exactly what I'm looking for.

- Kurt

By Dave (206.172.136.76) on Friday, September 24, 2004 - 05:05 am:

I would have thought that the car would have shown up some where by now.

By Elv (Elv) (24.84.146.212) on Friday, September 24, 2004 - 12:35 am:

the apv300 value is for you to determine based on the receipts you have on file for your project. the higher the apv300 value, the higher your insurance premiums. thus, your apv300 limit will be as high as what you can document. it comes down to what you can afford for insurance coverage. if your car is totalled and you have an apv300, the limit of indemnity will be based on the declared dollar amount.

to get started, go to your autoplan agent (find a good one that knows what they are doing). tell them you want an apv300 endorsement and have those receipts ready at agent office and start adding up those numbers. a good agent with knowledge makes all the difference in getting things done right on the first try.

By Elv (Elv) (24.84.146.212) on Friday, September 24, 2004 - 12:23 am:

as i am in the process of finishing up my project car, i do want to have my vehicle valued correctly. get an apv300 icbc endorsement. this shows a declared value on the vehicle. have documented photos of the restoration project and receipts on file. we all know there is nothing in the buy and sell or local newspaper that can even come close to the value of our restored cars so, keeping tabs on what cars have sold on this forum is good. example, how much is that blue civic going for in the classified section? find out and keep it noted for documentation. better yet, print out the photos of that vehicle as well.

by having an apv300 and documentation of the vehicle's investment, will an appraiser be able to do a acceptable job. just the documentation from an independent appraiser alone without receipts or pictures will be unacceptable if a total loss occurs. an appraiser only solidifies the value of the apv300 amount placed on the insurance.

by the way i work for icbc as a claims adjuster.

By troy (207.216.129.198) on Thursday, September 23, 2004 - 08:17 pm:

PS thanx for all your help guys!

By troy (207.216.129.198) on Thursday, September 23, 2004 - 08:16 pm:

Well i already took the money for it cuz i needed it badly for a new car:S I had no choice, if i didnt i wouldnt have bin able to get back and forth from work so i guess i got F'd... But one of my buddies called me tonight and said he is possitive he saw my civic on the back of a flat bed coverd in mud with the windows booted in. I called around the tow yards in the phone book but they say that they dont have it??? But i really hate ICBC they SUCK!!!

By dana stregger (207.81.26.8) on Monday, September 20, 2004 - 10:29 pm:

Troy,The fact that ICBC has no cars to compare yours too is a bonus for you.Be patient,use the knowledge from the board,have them contact people that have the cars,give them the list of names and phone numbers.The people on the board know what the cars are worth and the fact that they are difficult to find.Don't be a quiter they are difficult because they need to be as there is many scamers out there.Remember you have nothing to loose and everything to gain.
Make a list of everything your car has and make them do the work.

Dana call me if you need help???

By Justin (24.83.36.138) on Monday, September 20, 2004 - 09:02 am:

I've had my cars appraised, but when Mo's car was in the accident, they wanted to write it off... I supplied Sher with the receipts and they totalled just under 15K.. ICBC fixed the car, the estimated repair cost was around 8K! I really need to have all of the cars appraised. I would talk to ICBC and find out which appraiser they suggest.

By Dave (206.172.136.198) on Monday, September 20, 2004 - 04:49 am:

They offered me their book value of $3700 for my Marquis that was in mint condition with new tires and so on. I built a "case" and showed them adds that I printed off the net and auto trader and ended up getting almost $9000. The play this game with everyone.

By Kurt (205.250.75.226) on Monday, September 20, 2004 - 12:03 am:

On a side note....where did you have your cars appraised Justin? It would be nice to have something in writing in case this happens to me.

Do you have receipts you can take them....they must mean something?

By shnitzel (24.66.80.104) on Sunday, September 19, 2004 - 08:52 pm:

yup, be tough with icbc.... i had a renault alliance, junk car... got totalled by some old lady. anyhow, icbc looked in the bargain finder. found the most expensive alliance in the book (because mine looked pretty sweet) and they offered me $800 and they keep the car... ha ha ha ha ha, i laughed. pointed to my ignition system. said those two boxes alone are worth that. i'll be back tomorrow. booked another appointment.

then, i went to a friend who has a garage and ice track races. got a written quote on what he would charge to put a 2.0L gta engine in it, 5 speed, susp, ignition, weber, exhaust... ha ha ha, cant remember but it was like $2000 of labour at least... then i went to the sterio shop i dealt with. got the salesman to write a quote on what it would cost to INSTALL my sterio as i had done. then to the body shop for quotes on shaving my handles and hooking them up to remotes / painting the whole car as i had done... ha ha ha, when i was done i had about $8000 in written estimates.

so i returned the next day, showed him this. got $3400 and i kept the car... sweeeeeet.

here's a good pointer. go to a few garage sales a year just for dickering practice... allways offer 1/2 price or $2, which ever is less. ha ha ha. thats what the icbc guys do, there a business trying to save money like any other... but my argument was, i bought this insurance assuming my car gets fixed, and if you cant make my car back to how it was before that little old lady hit me then what was the point in making me buy the insurance in the first place???? ha ha aha ha ha... hatem, but i've learned there game.

heres the car: http://www.shnitzel.net/shnitzelhome/hotrods/83renaultalliance/83renaultalliance.html

btw, this accident was AFTER i rebuilt the whole thing a second time, after the deer incident... never paint a car yellow.......

By Canada76civic (Canada76civic) (68.146.162.237) on Sunday, September 19, 2004 - 12:02 pm:

Troy, I've been down that road with ICBC when I had an accident with my '75 van. My van had been refinished fresh with paint, new motor and some hi-pref parts. All the work was worth at least $3K totaled. The first time ICBC offered me was $1500 "based" in their "book". I refused their offer and left ICBC sweat on their own, later about 4-6 weeks they counteroffer me up to $2600 and I took that up with them.

The "book" IS a JOKE!! How they get their info on price quotes is something I'll never understand. Most insurcane companies don't care what kind of car - even if it's a '57 chevy 4 door...they'll still try to give you at least 1/3 of its value.

Their methods is worlds apart from what the car fans and collectors precives of their car's status and values. Troy, try prove them that your "X" civic is a unqiue model not like what U.S. civics are, so what you had dug up "for sale" ads to compare with your car is the only way you have left by choice.

Be tough with ICBC - be firm in what you believe and keep ALL paperwork, your dialouge with them...everything. ICBC plays dirty!

By troy (207.216.129.198) on Sunday, September 19, 2004 - 10:21 am:

Plus they tried to implie that i stole my own car, and it still hasnt bin found, and its coming up on 2 months now

By troy (207.216.129.198) on Sunday, September 19, 2004 - 10:18 am:

What a joke, ICBC wont give me any higher than 1500 for the civic and then i have to take out my deductable.. they say the 'book' value is only 500 to 1000 dollars.... And they said they have nothing to compair it to, so i took them all the other civics i could find for sale and then they turnd them down because they are in american prices, so i took them one from the autotrader and they turnd it down cuz it has classic plates! WHAT BULLSHIT, now im out a car and i have to money for a new one, god i wish i could find the bastard that jacked my car!! Has anyone else had any problems with icbc??

By H (24.70.95.205) on Friday, August 20, 2004 - 06:52 pm:

1974 HONDA CIVIC 1200, 2-DOOR, HB, ALL ORIGINAL WITH ONLY 24K MILES, INTERIOR PERFECT, EXTERIOR ALMOST PERFECT, NEW TIRES, RECENTLY TUNED, NO RUST, $4000 OBO. 505-869-2479

1979 HONDA CIVIC 4 CYLINERS, STICK SHIFT, NORTH CAROLINA CAR, CLEAN, NO RUST, 75K MILES, $3495, CHUCK KENNEDY AUTO SALES, 724-625-9422

1979 HONDA CIVIC 2-DOOR, 4-SPEED, 64K ORIGINAL MILES, NEW TIRES, BLUE, EC IN & OUT, ALL SERVICE RECORDS FROM NEW, $3950 440-235-3022 NORTH OLMSTED OH(440) 235-3022

look here

By Troy (207.81.60.27) on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 08:59 pm:

HAHAHAHA i could only dream of that, but if they did, i would be the happiest man on earth, but i know thats way to kool to be true.....

By Dave (209.226.248.124) on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 08:03 pm:

Hey would'nt it be cool it that show called OverHaulin took it and did a make over on it? Boy Im a dreamer.

By Kyle Thomson (24.83.12.187) on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 11:03 pm:

Hey Troy, I think I only have one more picture from the back, I can post it if you want, but my email is crap and won't let me send big files so I can't really send them to you

By troy (207.216.129.198) on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 10:17 pm:

Hey everyone, i just wanted to thank all of you for your support!! And i am also wondering, do any of you have any civic adds for cars ppl are selling with prices?? I need to find a bunch of civics for sale to give to ICBC as they pay me market value for the car and i am in need of some add for them to get a good idea! Thanx again

Troy

By Canada76civic (Canada76civic) (68.146.162.237) on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 09:36 pm:

Jeff, no it's not Troy's but yes, is silmiar like that - in fact, actually I did had discuession with the owner of that car in eBay. About few months ago, he had 2 civics ('77 blue and '78 red) and he offered me at a good deal but at this time I already got a '76 Civic.

Now I've seen that car again up for bids! No less, he seems to have "jack" up the price quote...well, all I can think was "good luck" - don't think I can go for that level like that!

By Jeff Cannon (Cannon) (4.16.0.15) on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 08:50 pm:

Is this it....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2487263552&category=6256

Not sure but it kind a sort a fits your description...and it's in Canada, no plates.

By Dave (206.172.136.140) on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 02:57 pm:

My guess is that it will show up one of two ways. It will be recoverd with little damage in some parking lot somewhere or be found on some back road trashed. I very much doubt that they would steal it to strip and sell parts from it since its a car that is not in huge demand like for instance a new Civic or Integra or something like that. If it was being stolen for parts then most likely the guy that stole it wants the parts for himself and not to sell.

By Max (Max) (24.1.205.198) on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 02:22 pm:

go to classifieds and look at a few on ebay is that it?

By troy (207.216.129.198) on Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 11:45 pm:

Ya i wish it would show up with my interior intacked, so i could swap all of that (and my 5speed) into my other civic.... but its bin almost 3 weeks nwo and i havent heard a thing? Kyle, thanks for postin those pics, she looks good there, kinda depressing seeing her again, do you have anymore?? if you do it would be sweet if you could email them to me! thanx

Troy

By Kurt (64.180.55.246) on Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 12:23 am:

In most occasions they steal cars for transportation. Its a small group of us into these things so my guess it won't be parted out (course thats my speculation). In my experience they show up in a week or so, once its too heated up.

- Kurt

By Canada76civic (Canada76civic) (68.146.162.237) on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 10:42 pm:

Troy, That's a nice car ya got! Good looking interior and I like the little decal on dashboard - "I AM Canadian" - kinds of make it fitting being that it's a Special X!

While on the topic of stolen cars - it's a well-docemented fact that the cars in red color are among the most stolen by number. No one knows why the red color was the top choice - no matter what kind of car! Some said it's the brightness of that color, some disagree on that.

There was one red '89 Mustang which was stolen that I was handled for a job at the shop - I did body repair on that, then the next 4 times it come back in 6 weeks! Every time it come back, some damage was done. The owner even had installed TWO alarms in there - still failed! On the 6th time (heard from my boss), the owner got tired and decided that it has to go - sold away! I laughed a bit but oh whoa - 6 times?

By Kyle Thomson (24.83.12.187) on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 07:00 pm:

Here ya go

By AndyD (67.241.174.144) on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 06:33 pm:

Hi Troy,
Sorry to hear! And a Special-X... Worse!

You'd think the only folks that are into these old Civics are the folks on either of the 1st Gen sites ... but, when I take my Civic out it does occasionally attract folks who seem way too interested ... not a good feeling.

I'm in Massachusetts and probably one of the last few 1st gens left in the northeast US and an eBay junkie ... so will keep a lookout too.

Sorry Bud,
AD

By troy (207.216.129.198) on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 03:51 pm:

Thanks for lookin guys! Probly wont show up but i really appreciat it! And my other civic isnt close to done so i have to spend all my money on another car. My interior was red plad with the black, aswell i changed the wood grain on the dash to red plexy glass, and it has gold turbo decals on the fenders and hatch. It also had a fairly good stereo... too bad hey, i hope my insurace gives me somthing good for it, i just wish i got to keep the headliner and gauges! And Kyle that would be awsome if you would post a pic on here for me!! i would have posted some myself but im not very good with computers (dont know how to)lol, thanx everyone its very appreciated!!

Troy

By Norm (161.184.204.21) on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 10:54 am:

I have noticed that when things like this get stolen the parts often show up for sale at the other end of the country. East coast / Ontario guys keep a lookout!

By jms (68.107.182.165) on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 10:35 am:

well they will have a tough time hiding or even partin out that rare model, so keep your head up it may turn up, hopefully not trashed.

By Kyle Thomson (24.83.12.187) on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 08:23 am:

Hey troy, want me to post a pic of your car? I have one from a couple years ago that would be good for reference.

By Canada76civic (Canada76civic) (68.146.162.237) on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 06:54 am:

Damn, that sure is lousy...when someone swiped your car out of nowhere! I alway thought that nobody would take an interest in these little cars. Well yours do show me wrong!

I'll keep an eye out for you online and out on roads - the Special X civics aren't common nor easy to blend. Was your car's interior red plaid with black or white plaid with black?

By Dave (206.172.136.128) on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 04:48 am:

Sux!

By Max (Max) (24.1.205.198) on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 11:03 pm:

oh man im sorry,

all i know is that most of the time it ends up being someone you know.


sorry
max

By Jonathan (68.193.6.173) on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 08:36 pm:

Troy, sorry to hear that. I'll keep an eye on e-bay for any parts that might have come off it. Did the police find any evidence?

By troy (207.216.129.198) on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 08:19 pm:

My 1979 specail X hb, was stolen on sunday Aug 1... Who would of thought someone would steal one of these little cars? Right outa my driveway here in kelowna. Im pritty choked, but if anyone sees a red 79 civic with the specail X interior i would really apreciate it if you let me know! thanx!