Gemballa in trouble
#2
02-16-2010, 12:56 PM
Suppose that's better news to some then this posting on Autoblog.com ....
"Porschephiles and automotive enthusiasts the world over recognize the name Gemballa. The German tuning house has been responsible for some of the most extreme creations on four wheels and has been a well-respected brand for decades. Now reports indicate that Uwe Gemballa, founder and head of the namesake aftermarket tuner, has gone missing.
According to the reports, the 51-year-old Gemballa was on a trip to South Africa when he went missing. The suspected site of his disappearance is Johannesburg, long known as one of the most dangerous cities in the world due to the rampant violent crime rate in its downtown core. Investigators in Germany are reportedly in contact with law enforcement authorities in South Africa in an effort to recover Uwe, and for our part, we hope his safe return comes as quickly as his record-breaking supercars."
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/15/r...n-south-africa
"Porschephiles and automotive enthusiasts the world over recognize the name Gemballa. The German tuning house has been responsible for some of the most extreme creations on four wheels and has been a well-respected brand for decades. Now reports indicate that Uwe Gemballa, founder and head of the namesake aftermarket tuner, has gone missing.
According to the reports, the 51-year-old Gemballa was on a trip to South Africa when he went missing. The suspected site of his disappearance is Johannesburg, long known as one of the most dangerous cities in the world due to the rampant violent crime rate in its downtown core. Investigators in Germany are reportedly in contact with law enforcement authorities in South Africa in an effort to recover Uwe, and for our part, we hope his safe return comes as quickly as his record-breaking supercars."
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/15/r...n-south-africa
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02-16-2010, 01:48 PM
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My Gemballa parts might be worth more money one day...NOT! 
LOL at this comment from the Jalopnik link.
LOL at this comment from the Jalopnik link.
The confusion resulted because Gemballa had told his staff he was hiking the Appalachian Trail. But when he suddenly realized the sorts of crimes against automanity he'd perpetrated over the years, he blindly boarded the first international flight out of Frankfurt.
#6
02-16-2010, 02:52 PM
Missing in Africa?
I've seen survival specials about what a nightmare that can be. Unless you know what you're doing, you either end up dead because of: Dehydration, Malaria, Lion Food, Trampled, Mauled, Mosquitoes, Snakes, Heat Stroke, Starvation, Exposure, etc....
I've seen survival specials about what a nightmare that can be. Unless you know what you're doing, you either end up dead because of: Dehydration, Malaria, Lion Food, Trampled, Mauled, Mosquitoes, Snakes, Heat Stroke, Starvation, Exposure, etc....
#7
02-16-2010, 03:32 PM
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What was he doing in that part of the country? No autobahns there thats for sure... odd to say the least...
hope he is alive.
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hope he is alive.
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#8
02-16-2010, 03:32 PM
Missing in Africa?
I've seen survival specials about what a nightmare that can be. Unless you know what you're doing, you either end up dead because of: Dehydration, Malaria, Lion Food, Trampled, Mauled, Mosquitoes, Snakes, Heat Stroke, Starvation, Exposure, etc....
I've seen survival specials about what a nightmare that can be. Unless you know what you're doing, you either end up dead because of: Dehydration, Malaria, Lion Food, Trampled, Mauled, Mosquitoes, Snakes, Heat Stroke, Starvation, Exposure, etc....
I guess all that is better than facing what has happened at home!!
#10
02-16-2010, 05:48 PM
Missing in Africa?
I've seen survival specials about what a nightmare that can be. Unless you know what you're doing, you either end up dead because of: Dehydration, Malaria, Lion Food, Trampled, Mauled, Mosquitoes, Snakes, Heat Stroke, Starvation, Exposure, etc....
I've seen survival specials about what a nightmare that can be. Unless you know what you're doing, you either end up dead because of: Dehydration, Malaria, Lion Food, Trampled, Mauled, Mosquitoes, Snakes, Heat Stroke, Starvation, Exposure, etc....
We're talking Johannesburg. More like shot for pocket change or necklaced (burning tire jammed over your neck and arms) than those maladies you list.
#11
02-16-2010, 06:27 PM
Jalopnik knows absolutely nothing. Nothing! They are the National Enquirer of the automotive internet. They are guilty of Olympic "conclusion jumping".
Uwe Gemballa is missing in a very dangerous place. He has been missing since 2/8. I spoke to him on 2/7 from Dubai. That was a week before the authorities got involved.
Just so everyone knows, it is commonplace for the German Authorities to do a lockdown when the owner or CEO turns up missing. This is to protect company assets, leased equipment, bank assets, customer cars, etc. If Jalopnik had bothered to call even one reliable source, they would know this.
I strongly suggest everyone wait and see how this turns out before ruining the reputation of a man who has devoted his life to the passion of performance automobiles.
For the record, he hasn't been accused by anyone, of anything.
And yes, he is my friend.
Uwe Gemballa is missing in a very dangerous place. He has been missing since 2/8. I spoke to him on 2/7 from Dubai. That was a week before the authorities got involved.
Just so everyone knows, it is commonplace for the German Authorities to do a lockdown when the owner or CEO turns up missing. This is to protect company assets, leased equipment, bank assets, customer cars, etc. If Jalopnik had bothered to call even one reliable source, they would know this.
I strongly suggest everyone wait and see how this turns out before ruining the reputation of a man who has devoted his life to the passion of performance automobiles.
For the record, he hasn't been accused by anyone, of anything.
And yes, he is my friend.
#13
02-16-2010, 09:19 PM
Uwe Gemballa is missing in a very dangerous place. He has been missing since 2/8. I spoke to him on 2/7 from Dubai. That was a week before the authorities got involved.
I strongly suggest everyone wait and see how this turns out before ruining the reputation of a man who has devoted his life to the passion of performance automobiles.
For the record, he hasn't been accused by anyone, of anything.
And yes, he is my friend.
I strongly suggest everyone wait and see how this turns out before ruining the reputation of a man who has devoted his life to the passion of performance automobiles.
For the record, he hasn't been accused by anyone, of anything.
And yes, he is my friend.
#14
02-16-2010, 09:27 PM
Jalopnik knows absolutely nothing. Nothing! They are the National Enquirer of the automotive internet. They are guilty of Olympic "conclusion jumping".
Uwe Gemballa is missing in a very dangerous place. He has been missing since 2/8. I spoke to him on 2/7 from Dubai. That was a week before the authorities got involved.
Just so everyone knows, it is commonplace for the German Authorities to do a lockdown when the owner or CEO turns up missing. This is to protect company assets, leased equipment, bank assets, customer cars, etc. If Jalopnik had bothered to call even one reliable source, they would know this.
I strongly suggest everyone wait and see how this turns out before ruining the reputation of a man who has devoted his life to the passion of performance automobiles.
For the record, he hasn't been accused by anyone, of anything.
And yes, he is my friend.
Uwe Gemballa is missing in a very dangerous place. He has been missing since 2/8. I spoke to him on 2/7 from Dubai. That was a week before the authorities got involved.
Just so everyone knows, it is commonplace for the German Authorities to do a lockdown when the owner or CEO turns up missing. This is to protect company assets, leased equipment, bank assets, customer cars, etc. If Jalopnik had bothered to call even one reliable source, they would know this.
I strongly suggest everyone wait and see how this turns out before ruining the reputation of a man who has devoted his life to the passion of performance automobiles.
For the record, he hasn't been accused by anyone, of anything.
And yes, he is my friend.
If not, I hope nothing serious has happened to him.
