At an Arizona auction, a classic Camaro was unearthed only to reveal it had been stolen four decades ago, baffling collectors and law enforcement alike. This unexpected twist shines a spotlight on rare vintage car recoveries and the enduring mystery of forgotten thefts in the automotive world.

Instead of vanishing into classic car limbo, that Synergy Green Camaro—once flagged by the Albuquerque police as a 1979 theft—ultimately roared back with a clean title after an interpleader hearing. Its wild journey now fuels Arizona car auction legends and “stolen classic car” searches everywhere.