Toxic GF steals dude's beloved car and hauls it to junk yard

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Remy Millisky • Writer and Editor
Feb 26, 2023 5:00 PM EST

This guy was stunned to find out that his girlfriend had not only stolen his beloved car, but she took it to be scrapped. U/Jimothyisyouruncle shared this story to r/AmItheA**hole, and it's a truly wild tale. 

The OP let his GF live with him during for a few months, but she's hated his car since day one. The 1967 Impala really grinds her gears, all because it's parked in the spot she wants to put her own car in. The OP told her, "Tough luck," since there were other places to park it. But then, he left town on a business trip for several days, and the car had suddenly disappeared! 

While the OP's GF was acting nice towards him at first, it was only to soften the blow when she told him that she'd hired people to get rid of this car that he loves so much. The OP wrote an original post plus an update, as well as answering questions in the comments. 

Next, this guy got to tell his former boss to kick rocks, all for a very satisfying reason. 

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  • 01
    Font - r/AmItheAsshole Posted by u/Jimothyisyouruncle 5 :3 8 500 2 16 S 19 12 2 W AITA For suing my girlfriend after she had my 1967 impala project taken to the scrapyard?
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    Font - I'll try to keep this short. I had a 1967 Impala 4 door that I bought in Feb 2019. A couple months ago I bought my first house that had a 2.5 car garage. I moved the car in and started tearing it down for a complete restoration. I had the body in one bay and the chassis in another, plus the whole garage filled with parts. About two months ago my girlfriend came to live with me during this whole crisis and the whole time has hated that car. She wants to park in the garage but I have 2 acre
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    Font - When I got back, my girlfriend was all smiles. Making me food all the time, doing all the chores, all that. I though maybe she just was happy to have me home but then I realized that I didn't see her car in it's usual spot. I asked her where she parked so I could make sure I mow that area and keep it clean and she said not to worry because she parked in the garage. I asked how and she told me to go check it out. Turns out that while I was gone she hired some people to come over and move e
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    Font - I told her that I was going to be taking her to court for that and she brushed me off like I was being dramatic. I told her that its done between us and to pack her things and leave. I admit I was a really angry but I did end up getting a lawyer, and as I have all the receipts for all that money spent and I have her on my house's security cam footage letting the guys in and watching them take it all I think I can win. Her family and friends are absolutely blowing me up saying its just a s
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    Font - Edit: Thank you all so much for the support and awards and everything. I'm glad I have some people on my side. I got a call from her mom about 20 minutes ago and she told me that i was ruining her daughter's life over a stupid car. I told her she ruined her own life. I've been gathering documentation and stuff and I'm about to head down to the police station and file a report, as suggested by lots here. Once again thank you all
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    Here's the car in question:

    Tire - 21 AT 3781 W Chevrolet 134 ZHAUL 2 TT TIMIJ
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    And now for an awesome update from the OP:

    Font - UPDATE: went to the police station last night, was told to come back in the morning. just got back and filed an official report against her for grand larceny and grand theft auto. i showed them all the receipts i had for the car and the footage of her letting the guys come and take it as well as the title for the vehicle in my name. they said they will be in contact with all 3 parties (me, ex gf, and junkyard guys) soon and they will hopefully be able to recover some or all of the car. ju
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    Font - HUGE UPDATE: THEY FOUND MY GODDA N CAR!! the junkyard guys apparently were in the middle of hiding it when the police came to ask them questions. it was on a forklift and they were gonna put it on top of a pile of cars that was hidden behind more piles of cars. they said it was theirs and they had the title, but obviously didnt have the title for it and since they matched the vin on the chassis and body to the vin on my title, it was obviously mine. I know at least one person there has be
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    Rectangle - diabolicaldeb & 8 More ole Aficionado [15] A NTA - sue her a. Sue her for the cost plus a few extra thousand for the time and money. Have her prosecuted for theft, destruction of private property and have the guys that came to get it prosecuted for receiving stolen goods. Nail them all to the wall.
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    Font - Jimothyisyouruncle OP I mean I can't blame the guys that came and got it. She told them it was her dad's and she had lost the title for it and wanted it gone and they believed her so its not their fault they got lied to
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    Smile - Ironic-Pentameter Agree with this: if possible, press charges. That is theft.
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    Human body - slayer991 I think criminal charges may be warranted.
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  • 13
    Font - whatever1215 NTA! How do you have the nerve to do something like that in someone's home? She isn't even your wife!! She went too far and I say you dodged a bullet. 15.4k Share Jimothyisyouruncle OP S I wouldn't say I dodged a bullet, more like it hit me in the shoulder instead of the heart. Hurts, but could be a lot worse
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    Font - As ple Aficionado [10] The most bizarre part is how she went through the whole process of getting rid of it and was all smiles when he came back like "teehee he will be so excited and grateful I did this for him"
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  • 15
    Font - wykyd_wytch Because of SPN, 67 4-doors are kinda hard to find and very expensive. Wonder if you could also sue her for lost value. Don't mess with Baby.
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    Font - cheddarBear11 I'm not sure she 'sees no issue'. I think she knew she did something pretty extreme, that's why she was buttering him up with all that sweetness and light when he got home. I think she knew he'd be angry, but just didn't realize how angry he'd be.
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    Font - Zombiesquirrel57 A ole Aficionado [16] NTA. My husband has several old cars. I haven't seen the inside of the garage in twenty years. But he loves his hobby cars and I would never dream of asking him to lose one. I say take her to court. Be sure you sue for replacement cost. The Impalas are getting hard to come by and you may have to pay more than you think. Oh, and congrats on dodging the bullet with that one. If she pulled this c in the first year. Just think what she would be trying af
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    Font - lost-cannuck Colo-rectal Surgeon [41] This! I knew within 2 months of dating of my now husband that in this relationship, my vehicle would probably never park in the garage and I'm still ok with that years later! Go find a partner who respects you and your belongings!
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    Font - abadfoodfriend - 3 yr. ago Partas ant [1] Nta. What is with this sub and terrible SO's who don't respect their partner's property and passions? Like how the fu did she expect you act?! Oh, yay you completely destroyed my passion project while also causing a considerable financial loss. But at least your car is in the garage! She wasn't very bright, being dumped, and sued is the most predictable outcome from this scenario.
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    Font - Salt North Right!? It's amazing how they even feel super proud afterwards. Like "no, you don't have to thank me, I did it because I knew your twelve billion previous 'don't do it' were just LIES".
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    Font - Peliquin Parta ipant [1] I gotta say, the ridiculousness here and on r/relationships, as well as recent discussion on r/flying about a woman who specifically wanted her husband's plane in the divorce so she could park in a place where he'd have to watch it deteriorate over the years has mostly convinced me I don't want to be in a relationship where they have access to my stuff. Furthermore, if they show any signs of not liking things, just get the f out of there. I'm all for giving people
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    Font - soccersprite Parta ant [1] She sounds entitled and controlling. This is ridiculously wrong.
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    Font - TogarSucks As ple Aficionado [13] NTA. Relationship wise: this was a gross overstep on her part just to get her way on something minor. Ending the relationship immediately was the right thing to do. Legal wise: Don't destroy something you can't afford to replace. Take her down, let her pay it off over the next few years.
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    Font - lionchords Parta ant [1] Yep all her family and friends bihing about how she can't afford it. That's what garnishing wages is for.
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    Font - ohhollyh NTA. I can make an educated guess as to why it was a 67 Impala, and I am horrified for you. That's straight up theft. If that's how she treats your Baby, imagine what else she'll feel free to dispose of. 1.2k Share Jimothyisyouruncle OP You probably think it has something to do with the show Supernatural but no, when I was a kid my grandpa had one all original that he bought new and when he passed it was sold off but I loved that car so much I knew I was going to have one someday
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    Product - the IGopp NTA. On a normal day this would be bad enough, but as a petrolhead this really has got my blood boiling I can only imagine how much this meant to you. I am so sorry this has happened to you. I am so sorry is there anyway you could get the car back? ↑ 1.1k Share Jimothyisyouruncle OP potentially some of the parts and stuff but the body and chassis are for sure gone, either cut up and sold or scrapped by now
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    Font - imakesawdust A ole Enthusiast [9] Absolutely NTA. Did you file a police report? OP, I'd do a in-depth survey of the rest of your house to see if anything else has gone missing. 914 Share Jimothyisyouruncle OP No but after reading many comments telling me to I guess i will be tonight
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    Font - wazamaniac NTA. Take every penny dude. 551 Share Jimothyisyouruncle OP every penny she has isn't even close, but making her lose her car and her nice things, i hate to say it but it would feel dan good
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    Font - heavymetalmater Definitely NTA! That's an amazing car! Can you call the scrapyard and get it back? I've been looking for a Winchester car to rebuild myself and I cannot find any 4 door 67 impala's anywhere! 490 Share Jimothyisyouruncle OP I asked them to gather what all they got but they said most of it is probably gone by now and I agree, they sell a lot of parts online so theres undoubtedly not much left if anything
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    Font - I told her that I was going to be taking her to court for that and she brushed me off like I was being dramatic. I told her that its done between us and to pack her things and leave. I admit I was a really angry but I did end up getting a lawyer, and as I have all the receipts for all that money spent and I have her on my house's security cam footage letting the guys in and watching them take it all I think I can win. Her family and friends are absolutely blowing me up saying its just a s
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