PASADENA, CA – Authorities are investigating the theft of a 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor Tribute that was stolen on the evening of January 4, 2026, after being parked along a busy commercial corridor in Pasadena.
The classic Mustang was parked around 7:30 p.m. on Colorado Avenue in front of the Rusnak Porsche dealership. The driver selected the well-lit location while attending a nearby business. When they returned at approximately 8:35 p.m., the vehicle was gone.
Initially believing the car may have been towed, the driver contacted the Pasadena Police Department’s non-emergency line and was advised there was no record of a tow. The vehicle had been locked, there was no broken glass at the scene, and it had approximately half a tank of fuel at the time of the theft.
The stolen vehicle is described as a gray 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor Tribute, bearing California license plate 9RDY121 and identified by VIN 7R02S130358.
A report was taken by the Pasadena Police Department under case number PA2026-914.
The registered owner of the vehicle is offering a $25,000 reward for information that directly leads to the recovery of the Mustang. Any reward is offered and paid solely at the discretion of the registered owner.
🚗 About the 1967 Mustang Eleanor Tribute
The 1967 Ford Mustang is one of the most iconic American muscle cars ever produced. “Eleanor” tribute builds, inspired by the famous movie car, are highly sought after due to their aggressive styling, performance upgrades, and collector appeal. Because of their value and recognizability, Eleanor-style Mustangs are frequently targeted for theft, resale, cloning, or parting out.
This case is being investigated by Marc Hinch, a retired California Highway Patrol Auto Theft Investigator and founder of Stolen 911 / Hinch Investigations.
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