Shot in the Dark

[Dan Hiebert]

at a D24 owner, maybe in the Los Angeles area. Was swapping "war stories" the other day about the 1992 Los Angeles Riots, and had an epiphany. Since I don't get those too often, I have to pay attention. I went to the Riot with my ageny's tactical unit. The first night they put us up in an old Marine Corps barracks while they were deciding just where to send us. I can't remember the name or location, but it was in or near LA. Although the small base was still active (could have been a Reserve center), the building they put us in was pretty run-down, the ground floor was flooded by a burst water pipe. Which happened to be the floor they put us on - go figure. Anyway, there was a D24 coupe in one of the parking lots. The next morning a young Marine started puttering around with it. It looked to me like it was his daily driver. I went to talk to him and look at the car. He seemed kind of taken aback, couldn't tell if it was surprise at someone showing interest, or that I was in full riot kit. But he was friendly, and had a really nice original car, which I found interesting at the time, because I thought he was "too young" to appreciate an all original D24. I seem to recall it was a light blue. Since they had finally decided where to send us, I couldn't visit very long. Anyway, my epiphany was that he might still have the car, and that he might frequent this Forum. Sound familiar to anyone?

[Plymouthy Adams]

that would be remarkable event if you two should meet up here..here is hoping you find the kid..