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: Uwe Gemballa found dead in South Africa

kayceeee
10-03-2010, 10:12 AM
http://www.worldcarfans.com/110100328793/uwe-gemballa-found-dead-in-south-africa

The cellophane-wrapped body of Uwe Gemballa has been found in South Africa. Founder of well known German tuning firm Gemballa Automobiletechnik, the company recently relaunched under new ownership.

While details are limited, police believe Uwe's murder was tied to an illegal money laundering scheme with Czech crime boss Radovan Krejcir. According to testimony, Gemballa and Krejcir had been cahooting on nefarious transactions since 2002 but, in September of last year, problems arose. It appears Gemballa wasn't making payments on time and Krejcir told him, "...you're a dead man."

After this phone call, an associate of Krejcir lured Gemballa to South Africa under the guise of setting up a business agreement. Airport surveillance shows Uwe being picked up by a light-skinned man, believed to be a Russian associate of Krejcir, on February 8th. Afterwards, the two traveled to a house and Uwe (or someone claiming to be him) was forced to call his wife and ask for one million dollars. When the money didn't arrive, Uwe was killed.



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LiquidTurbo
10-03-2010, 10:13 AM
Holy shit.. :eek:
tofu1413
10-03-2010, 10:13 AM
ah.. the world of european mafia.
twitchyzero
10-03-2010, 10:27 AM
probably the reason why he got 'lost' a little while ago.
vexor
10-03-2010, 11:00 AM
Dam, this sounds like a story straight out of a crime movie
Roach
10-03-2010, 01:30 PM
Yikes. A lot of people thought he was on the run because the the company had gone bankrupt. I guess he was really in trouble. Sad.

Kev
JSALES
10-03-2010, 01:39 PM
holy shit
lowside67
10-03-2010, 02:01 PM
It sucks to see anybody get killed but Gemballa makes some HIDEOUS stuff and I wouldnt be totally unhappy to see them disappear as a company.

Super fast... but over $500k CDN and absolutely gross looking...
http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/gemballa_tornado_gts_750_press_main.jpg
ThisIs50.com
10-03-2010, 03:14 PM
^ that looks sick
PavelGTR
10-03-2010, 03:36 PM
It sucks to see anybody get killed but Gemballa makes some HIDEOUS stuff and I wouldnt be totally unhappy to see them disappear as a company.

Super fast... but over $500k CDN and absolutely gross looking...
http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/gemballa_tornado_gts_750_press_main.jpg

http://www.supercarfrance.com/topmarquesmonaco07/Part-1/06_Gemballa_Mirage_GT.jpg
http://www.porscheperfect.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/porsche-gemballa-mirage-gt.jpg

They look pretty good ;)
boostfever
10-03-2010, 04:44 PM
RIP. his name will remain on cars for decades.

by the way, that's a Gemballa Tornado

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2009/ghij/2009-Gemballa-Tornado-750-GTS-based-on-Porsche-Cayenne-Turbo-Rear-Angle-1280x960.jpg

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2009/ghij/2009-Gemballa-Tornado-750-GTS-based-on-Porsche-Cayenne-Turbo-Side-Open-Hood-1280x960.jpg

my favorite is the Mirage GT

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2007/2007-Gemballa-Mirage-GT-Black-Edition-based-on-Porsche-Carrera-GT-Front-And-Side-Tilt-1280x960.jpg

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2007/2007-Gemballa-Mirage-GT-Black-Edition-based-on-Porsche-Carrera-GT-Rear-Angle-1280x960.jpg
flagella
10-03-2010, 05:38 PM
you reap what you sow.
tofu1413
10-03-2010, 06:33 PM
2214

2215

2216

2217

2218

gemballa 964 Turbo "slant nose"
boostfever
10-03-2010, 07:26 PM
the original 930 slant nose looks better. IMO
shenmecar
10-03-2010, 07:43 PM
needs more low.
slammer111
10-04-2010, 01:24 AM
Damn. Sucks to be him though.

Note to self: do not launder money.
InvisibleSoul
10-04-2010, 03:12 PM
Coming soon to a theater near you?
Phil@rise
10-04-2010, 03:42 PM
theres many things money can buy but taste isn't always one of them
keifun
10-04-2010, 04:33 PM
Always loved the Gemballa Mirage GT.

That beast in orange is sexy!!:thumbsup:
MDMA
10-04-2010, 04:40 PM
The gemballa enzo is sick to, can't rmb the name, sounds like some military code name lol
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Mancini
10-05-2010, 11:16 AM
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greendb7
10-05-2010, 01:44 PM
The gemballa enzo is sick to, can't rmb the name, sounds like some military code name lol
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MIG-U1


http://www.tuningnews.net/wallpaper/1280x1024/gemballa-mig-u1-05.jpg

http://www.sportscarzone.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/gemballa-ferrari.jpg
Mr.Jay
10-05-2010, 01:51 PM
Gemballa had the right ideas I mean if you gonna drive a supercar might as well have it look as crazy and insane as possible

I do love the MIG-U1 a lot tho
RRxtar
10-05-2010, 05:14 PM
the Mirage GT is definitely one of my favorite tuner supercars.