You can’t park there: Vintage car found buried in backyard

A vintage car reported stolen earlier this year has been found … in a very bizarre place. See where it was found by SA police.

Mar 23, 2026, updated Mar 23, 2026
A vintage car that was reported stolen, has been found dismantled and buried in a backyard. Picture: SA Police
A vintage car that was reported stolen, has been found dismantled and buried in a backyard. Picture: SA Police

A distinctive vintage car that was reportedly stolen has been found by police – buried in the backyard of a Hayborough property.

Police said the 1952 Ford Anglier Tourer was stolen from a shed sometime between January 24 and March 5 this year.

But it was found last Monday – dismantled and buried in the backyard of home near Victor Harbor.

A 1952 Ford Anglier Tourer was stolen from a shed sometime between January 24 and March 5 this year. Picture: SA Police

Police said along with the car, they also found illegal ammunition, a high‑powered laser, weapons and drugs.

A “significant amount of stolen property” was also found, police claimed, most of which has since been returned to its owners.

However, the owners of three bicycles are still being sought, police said.

Police are appealing to the public to identify the owners of three bicycles that were found at a house in Hayborough. Picture: SA Police

A 38‑year‑old man, who lives at the property, was arrested and charged with numerous offences, including unlawful possession, possessing ammunition without a licence and possessing a prohibited weapon, police said.

He was refused bail and appeared in the Victor Harbor Magistrates Court on Tuesday 17 March, where he was remanded in custody.

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