LAPD recover stolen $150,000 Porsche 911 Cabriolet but its owner won't like to see the condition it's in

The LAPD recently recovered a $150,000 Porsche 911 Cabriolet that had been stolen, although ‘recover’ is a strong word.

We’ve got no idea how the owner reacted to the news that the car had been found, but our bet is their reaction wasn’t great.

Because practically everything was gone.

Ironically, the only bit that was left is what made the car identifiable in the first place.

Let’s start with what isn’t missing

The owner of this Porsche 911 Cabriolet certainly had a bad day when the car was stolen, but potentially an even worse day when it was recovered.

When the LAPD located the car, it probably didn’t take much effort to figure out this was a stolen car, and identifying the vehicle was also relatively easy because the VIN was still visible.

The problem was that the car was hardly recognizable.

We can probably start with what isn’t missing, because this particular list is much, much shorter.

Ironically, the thieves left the most identifiable part: the VIN-stamped chassis.

They also left most of the body wiring harnesses and the fuse box, but that’s like somebody burning down a house and leaving the BBQ set outside in one piece.

This Porsche 911 is hardly recognizable

The list of what’s gone is long, but can be easily summarized with a word: everything.

The body panels were gone – the hood, the doors, even the rear decklid – all gone.

The retractable soft-top mechanism and the fabric were gone, and the lights – both rear and front – were also stolen.

The engine, of course, was completely removed, along with the dual-clutch gearbox.

Even the suspension was gone, and the wheels, although this part is perhaps less surprising.

Both seats were gone, and then the entire dashboard was also gutted.

Even the seatbelts and airbags.

Our only hope is that the owner of this Porsche 911 Cabriolet had a decent insurance policy.

Because they’re going to need it.