Where The Bloody Hell Are You ? Lara Bingles Aston Martin Stolen

csv8 · 31-12-2009, 11:36 AM

LARA Bingle's $250,000 Aston Martin - a James Bond-style super sports car - has been stolen from her apartment block in what appears to be a targeted attack.

The dark blue 2008 Vantage Coupe disappeared from a secure carpark at the base of the couple's luxurious apartment block in Bondi, Sydney.

The luxury vehicle was bought for the model by her partner, cricketer Michael Clarke.

Police confirmed they are investigating the incident, which they believe happened yesterday.

Ms Bingle could not be reached for comment but she wrote on social networking site Twitter: "Aston GONE . . . KARMA."

"What a way to start a year . . . I want it back."

The 22-year-old model had been in Melbourne supporting Clarke, who was playing for Australia in the first Test against Pakistan at the MCG.

However, she is believed to have returned to Sydney alone some time yesterday and was inside their home when the sportscar was stolen from the Campbell Pde complex.

Neighbours have reported that other car spaces were also broken into as the thieves searched for the car.

A source close to Ms Bingle, who declined to be named, said she was "shocked" and "frightened" over the incident.

"She can't believe it - she's really upset," the source said. "Michael is not here and she's quite frightened."

Clarke was said to be making plans to return from Melbourne last night to be by his fiancee's side following the end of the first Test.

Spokesmen for the couple refused to comment.

Police would not reveal if they had any leads into the theft but are believed to be reviewing CCTV footage.

Ms Bingle was given the luxurious vehicle as an early Christmas present in December last year.

At the time she admitted the car was hard to handle.

"I am not the best driver," she said. "It's kind of difficult to drive. It's a heavy car."

The V8, a distinguished Eastern Suburbs feature, made Bingle an instant and easy paparazzi target.

To me, its an inside job..

DBourne · 31-12-2009, 11:42 AM

i bet she just missparked it

Trendseeker · 31-12-2009, 11:47 AM

Hope it was insured. What would the excess be on a $250K car with a 22 year old female driver?

fg_nitro · 31-12-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 2008WhiteSR

Hope it was insured. What would the excess be on a $250K car with a 22 year old female driver?

Would anyone be stupid enough to insure such a car / driver combination?

Spudz27 · 31-12-2009, 11:57 AM

Excessive much. I don't care who you are, a 22yr old in a $250,000 Aston is just over the top. Does she even have driving experience. Girls like her usually get driven everywhere by others.

rancidpunx · 31-12-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by fg_nitro

Would anyone be stupid enough to insure such a car / driver combination?

oh i dont know, incase it was ever stolen maybe?

Mr Hardware · 31-12-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rancidpunx

oh i dont know, incase it was ever stolen maybe?

I don't think you read the rhetoric correctly.

Also
those secure carparks are notoriously unsecure it seems.

Hords · 31-12-2009, 12:02 PM

Probably left the keys in it.

Trendseeker · 31-12-2009, 12:02 PM

She should have kept her last car: Ford Territory.

fg_nitro · 31-12-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

I don't think you read the rhetoric correctly.

Correct. You can see for your self from the comment's she has made with respect to how over the top the car is for her to drive and deal with.

"I am not the best driver," she said. "It's kind of difficult to drive. It's a heavy car."

Buy her a 15,000 dollar yaris and be done with it. Save the Aston for the weekend.

Gobes32 · 31-12-2009, 12:25 PM

Michael purchased that car for her purely for it's "look at me!!!" factor, in much the same way he has decided to date Bingle, An Aston Martin is not a sensible purchase for anyone, let alone a 22 year old who admits she is not a great driver.

Outback · 31-12-2009, 12:47 PM

And i bet any of you guys would give your left nut , to be in Michael's place right. So please the bagging .

csv8 · 31-12-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Gobes32

Michael purchased that car for her purely for it's "look at me!!!" factor, in much the same way he has decided to date Bingle, An Aston Martin is not a sensible purchase for anyone, let alone a 22 year old who admits she is not a great driver.

I don't agree..if I won LOTTO it would be on my shopping list. Jeremy likes the Astons ...

LTDterri · 31-12-2009, 12:53 PM

gee If I was Michael Clarke and my missus was Lara Bingle I'd buy her an Aston Martin...I just bought my wife a Mitsubishi Lancer, I earn a little less than Clarke...YES Outback I would be happy for Lara Bingle to have both the left and right.

swanee · 31-12-2009, 12:56 PM

I smell a rat.

She has either left the keys in it... or left the keys somewhere.

It is virtually impossible for someone to steal a car with the amount of security that car must have.

divine_afg · 31-12-2009, 12:59 PM

Gone in 60 Seconds !

The G6ET Spot · 31-12-2009, 01:02 PM

She has probably had an accident in it somewhere and left it.

But she isn't to bright either so probably has forgotten where she left it. :togo:

here is a photo of her getting out of it in Double Bay, she has high heal shoes on imagine trying to drive that with those on.

**ebxr8240** · 31-12-2009, 02:27 PM

it will be found with cricket bat dents all over it !!!

Oh sorry wrong couple ...

BOSHOG · 31-12-2009, 02:40 PM

i read a story that they were splitting up, maybe she needs the money

RG · 31-12-2009, 02:45 PM

Geez, how dare they choose to buy and drive what they want....

MAGPIE · 31-12-2009, 03:08 PM

Amazing how the tone of threads differ when a celebs Aston is nicked compared to ordinary Joe's GT/Falcon/FPV.

It is still someones pride & joy !

gtxb67 · 31-12-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MAGPIE

Amazing how the tone of threads differ when a celebs Aston is nicked compared to ordinary Joe's GT/Falcon/FPV.

It is still someones pride & joy !

jealosy is a curse

but our experts still accuse joe of an insurance job, if the unthinkable happens to his gt

**DJR-351** · 31-12-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RG

Geez, how dare they choose to buy and drive what they want....

To true, a bit of jealousy coming through a few posts me thinks....

The ONLY! reason i don't have one is i don't have the cash...

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eb2fairmont · 31-12-2009, 03:37 PM

The new year hasn't started yet Lara.

Does she even know what an over in cricket is yet?

LimeGlaze · 31-12-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

those secure carparks are notoriously unsecure it seems.

While I have no real interest in the people involved in this story, the comment above did remind me of a friend's story of auto theft also from a "secure carpark" - complete with unlocked gate, and video cameras that were not only turned off, but also lacked any recording feature! Fortunately, his car was found after he offered a $1000 reward for info (and as he still states, he's not sure if the dero who claimed the cash was not a mate of the thief anyway), but sentimental attachment to the car was enough to motivate him (and I have to admit, $100 of that reward money came from my pocket too).

Stefan · 31-12-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Gobes32

An Aston Martin is not a sensible purchase for anyone

WTF?? Why not? If you got enough money what is the problem.

flappist · 31-12-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Stefan

WTF?? Why not? If you got enough money what is the problem.

Absolutely.

When I win the $30M lotto on Saturday an Aston Martin DB9 will be one of the first cars to go in my shed.

Ms Bingle is a very good looking lady with some minor celebrity who has snagged a high profile athlete for a partner and is doing well in her life.

She drives an Aston Martin that was bought for her even though she admits she is not the best driver (as opposed to AFF members who are all PERFECT drivers) and the car is heavy and difficult to handle (yes it is a heavy and powerful V12 powered vehicle with more power and torque than any Falcon ever made and capable of over 300km/h) she doesn't just chuck a hissy fit and demand something else, SHE DRIVES IT.

Australia could do worse than have more people like her......

mrbaxr6t · 31-12-2009, 04:47 PM

thieves are the lowest form of human life, irrespective of who they are taking from, somebody paid for that car with their hard earned and now somebody has it through deception this is unfair if you ask for me, if thieves put half as much effort into making an honest living they would be millionaires and no risk of bubba as a cellmate.

anybody who has had something stolen will know of the feeling of violation one experiences, and the panic that sets in as you think "what had I left in the car?" personal items etc.. so she is a b grade celeb big deal, she would still be going through the same emotions as everybody else, she is still human.

Bucknaked · 31-12-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by eb2fairmont

The new year hasn't started yet Lara.

Does she even know what an over in cricket is yet?

Are you saying she is nieve? She's dating the Australian Vice Captain why wouldn't she have a clue. And who knows, before she became rich and famous (successful), what was her life was like. Maybe her dad took her to the cricket when she was younger, watched it on TV. But because she's now more famous than any of us will ever hope to be, she is labelled an idiot. But who are we to judge?

gtxb67 · 31-12-2009, 05:13 PM

let's not stick up for lara - that would be so unaustralian - the tall poppy syndrome is what makes this country so great