I'm with COPO on this one...sounds like there's more to the story? .
If there is more and Bill is the victim, I'd hope he lets us all know the whole story...if nothing else comes forth, I'd suspect he knows more and isn't saying for a reason? .
For me, that would then make the not sure if it's been stolen/crushed story more of a question and after the Nova situation of late, I'd start wondering about rebody issues? .
Ownership of whatever exists aside, hopefully the 'real' car survives somewhere intact, even if in poor shape and can be restored and reunited with it's real parts wherever they are! .
Lastly, that sure doesn't look like a cigarette Santa's holding...like the bottom of the ad notes, maybe he's toasted too? .
~ Pete