Lowlife Arsonist Destroys A Disabled Boy's Mach 1 Mustang

Lowlife Arsonist Destroys A Disabled Boy's Mach 1 Mustang
Lowlife Arsonist Destroys A Disabled Boy's Mach 1 Mustang

Despite suffering through an incident that would bring a tear to the eye of even the most cold-hearted petrolhead, seven year-old Nino Welcome hopes that his beloved car can, one day, be fixed.

You see, Nino is no ordinary boy, and his car was no ordinary car. The car in question was a stunning orange 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1. A beautiful car which, on the morning of July 13, was incinerated in the driveway of Brett Welcome, Nino’s dad. Despite his best efforts, Brett could not put out the blaze before firefighters arrived to douse the flames. Sadly, by that time, the entire midsection of the car was obliterated.

Lowlife Arsonist Destroys A Disabled Boy's Mach 1 Mustang

Perhaps the most disgusting part about the whole incident is the fact that this was no accident. The fire was started by a jerk who lobbed some fireworks into the cab through the open flap window. Authorities in Springfield have yet to catch the jackwagon that did this, but there are hopes that the massive exposure on social media will pressure the arsonists to turn themselves in.

Lowlife Arsonist Destroys A Disabled Boy's Mach 1 Mustang

It’s bad enough to destroy a classic muscle car for no reason, but it’s even worse when that car means the whole world to a young boy. That was the kind of bond formed between Nino and his Mustang. The seven-year old boy suffers from a rare genetic disorder called Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. This metabolic disorder causes excessive levels of uric acid to build up in Nino’s bodily systems. The disease severely impacts Nino’s ability to control his muscles, leaving him confined to a wheelchair.

For Nino, his Mustang was more than just four wheels and a steering wheel. His car truly meant everything to him. Although his disability will likely prevent him from driving a car in the future, he had his power wheelchair (nicknamed “Mach 2”) painted to match the colour scheme of his car. If little Nino Welcome were to introduce himself to you, the first thing he would tell you is that he has an orange 1970 Mustang Mach 1.

No, this wasn’t simply a case of some pyromaniac merely setting fire to random property. This random act of stupidity has taken away a major part of a bright little boy’s identity.

Lowlife Arsonist Destroys A Disabled Boy's Mach 1 Mustang

As devastating as the ordeal has been, Nico has taken it “like a brave boy”, says his father. Although Brett Welcome holds out hope that the 351 CID ‘Cleveland’ V8 can be salvaged, he admits that the rest of the car is likely a total loss. Whether or not it can be rebuilt remains to be seen, but Nino’s parents are going to do everything they can to bring their son’s dream car back to life.

Here's what Nino's Mach 1 looked like before it was set ablaze.
Here's what Nino's Mach 1 looked like before it was set ablaze.

Fortunately, the Welcome family won’t be alone. Someone has set up a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for the expenses not covered by the Welcomes’ insurance. Although nothing will ever truly replace Nino’s Mach 1, the outpouring of support from around the world helps to restore a little bit of our faith in humanity.

All pictures courtesy of Brett Welcome.

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Comments

Dat Incredible Chadkake

I don’t want to be insensitive but a scenario like this could be used as a plot point in a car movie. For example, villain destroys Fast and Furious cars, Dom and the crew seek revenge

07/14/2017 - 23:19 |
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either way, this kind of thing makes me loose faith in the human race

07/14/2017 - 23:22 |
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That’s not a bad idea. But the villain would get attention, and knowing the messed up person he is, that might be what he wants.

07/15/2017 - 08:44 |
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Anonymous

You can’t seem to have anything nice nowadays without fenced/walled in private property. This is just another example of the human race never ceasing to amaze me.

07/14/2017 - 23:35 |
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Anonymous

I have seen bad things, but what i’m seeing here is the absolute devil.

07/14/2017 - 23:41 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Even worse than owning an AK and shooting cars.

07/15/2017 - 03:22 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Nope, not even Satan is that bad

07/15/2017 - 07:54 |
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ramses rizal

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Find the arsonist and set them ablaze. That kinda jerk didn’t belong in living world anyway.

07/15/2017 - 11:47 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

I really hope this makes national news so that everyone will know how big of an idiot this guy is

07/15/2017 - 12:32 |
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P1eased0nteatme

Good guy Ford might take it upon themselves to put this wrong right. Heartless.

07/14/2017 - 23:42 |
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One can only hope

07/15/2017 - 07:53 |
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Anonymous

I hope the guy who did that has fireworks shoved up his @ss and gets burned to death.

07/14/2017 - 23:44 |
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its-time-to-stop

Who does that? What the arsonist did was irreversible, and they need to come forward and ask for forgiveness from that family.

I wish the best to Nino, his family and his beloved Mach 1!

07/14/2017 - 23:51 |
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Fk forgiveness

07/15/2017 - 07:52 |
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Forgiveness? Is that when you stop someones heart?

07/15/2017 - 12:38 |
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Klockorino

That’s just a horrible thing to do. There’s no excuse for behavior like that.

07/14/2017 - 23:52 |
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Anonymous

Why. Just why. What enjoyment does it bring to you by torching a car that belongs to someone else?
Is that how sad some people’s lives have become?
That they have to resort to ruining other people’s lives to make themselves feel better?
If that’s the case.
There is something seriously, and I mean seriously, wrong with people nowadays.
How does doing this benefit anyone?
Whoever did this is an idiotic, selfish, careless scum. Literally the scummiest scum of society today.
If it weren’t for the profanity filter I would have a lot to say about whoever did this.
A LOT.

07/15/2017 - 00:03 |
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its-time-to-stop

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

I couldn’t say it better saad

07/15/2017 - 00:27 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Well said, mate

07/15/2017 - 07:51 |
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SAVAGE DOGG (Ping-Pong Gang) (Corvette Squad)

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Those people probably watched too much Jackass

07/17/2017 - 21:39 |
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olivecarman

Why do people have to ruin others joy and a disabled boy wow I hope god punishes them but also help them sort their probs but does he have a go find me we should help

07/15/2017 - 00:16 |
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FLixy Madfox

Honestly this article brought tears to my eyes. To think that people can do this to someones car, much less to a car that means so much to someone. I really do hope theres a kickstarter for them

07/15/2017 - 00:21 |
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Check the link to the GoFundMe at the end of the article!

07/15/2017 - 00:21 |
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