Mike sorry to hear about your car. I do know how it feels as it has happened to me. I was lucky enough to get mine back undamaged a week later abandoned at a train station.
With all due respect for 1998 Hyndai's, they are not the type of target for a parts stripping or rebirth operation, so you probably have a better chance of getting it back than if it were a Falcodore or late model car.
Best of luck and hope you get the outcome you want.