Coffman, that's a nice idea.
I don't think the insurance would pay anyway as the damage was as an act of public unrest or civil disorder so wouldn't be covered (even if the policy had been fully comp, which it wasn't). As it has now made the newspapers and internet it is public as to why is was done, as opposed to a regular vehicle fire.
Let's not forget the poor caretaker who had his car set on fire as well. This was a private car and not military in any way.