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Last Edit: Mar 5, 2015 17:29:52 GMT by joem83: Added video
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Wonder if it was the gits that stole the clamshell trailer on here? they used an old defender too. As the cops couldnt find it 5 mins later, Wonder if it ended up in a closed trailer down the road for example?
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Wonder if it was the gits that stole the clamshell trailer on here? they used an old defender too. As the cops couldnt find it 5 mins later, Wonder if it ended up in a closed trailer down the road for example? Thats exactly what I thought, posted it in the clamshell post lol. It's quite a big distance between the 2 but sounds plausible. |
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Last Edit: Mar 4, 2015 17:36:41 GMT by joem83
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Sounds about right , any old car , yet alone something as unique as that would stand out like a sore thumb being driven or towed .
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Ryannn
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I've read that this escort was stolen with a Series 1 Landy, which has since been found burnt out  |
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Thieves used a Series 1 Land Rover which was found burnt out near Ripley
Escort was stolen from Trackspeed, on the Portsmouth Road, Ripley GU23 6HB - at 9.20pm on Tuesday 3rd March 2015.
The garage was ram raid by an old Land Rover, and the Escort dragged out of the showroom on a chain, last see on CCTV being dragged towards Ripley and the A3.
Mark says that the footage shows at least 3 people involved & that there was possibly another vehicle involved.
Police arrived within 5 minutes - no sign of it!
Many of you will know the car from some of the Ford shows a few years ago and visits to Boxhill.
The car is totally unique, it is exactly as pictured below - Reg: DAD 422K and number 27 is still on the door and bonnet. TVR 5 liter V8 race engine under the bonnet, full race spec.
Any information please get in touch, forget the insurance money, this car is irreplaceable and just i want it back!
Please please any help or information greatly appreciated.
I will post more detailed pictures in the morning.
mark_mccracken@hotmail.co.uk
07899862900
I'm waiting on Mark emailing me the full spec of the car
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Hi, No disrespect to the owner of the Escort and I hope he gets the car back because it is of more value to him than the insurance. But does anyone else find it ironic that the thieves steal, smash up and burn out a series 1 land rover which could be nearly as valuable as the Escort?
Colin
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Hi, No disrespect to the owner of the Escort and I hope he gets the car back because it is of more value to him than the insurance. But does anyone else find it ironic that the thieves steal, smash up and burn out a series 1 land rover which could be nearly as valuable as the Escort? Colin There logic - It not mine so i don't give a sh** . Lets face it , they may just be nicking that to strip for bits for there own cars or sell , and cut the rest up . No thought for cost , rarity , or heartache caused . |
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5 litre TVR V8 powered Mk1 Escort Rally Spec registration DAD422K was stolen from Trackspeed on the Portsmouth Road, Ripley, GU23 6HB at 9:20pm on Tuesday 3rd March 2015.
The glass of the showroom was ram raided by a series 1 Landrover & the Escort dragged out using a chain. The Escort was then dragged towards Ripley & the A3. The was possibly another vehicle parked nearby which was used in the theft. The Landrover was later found burnt out.
Police were on the scene within 5 minutes but there was no sign of it
According to CCTV footage at least 3 people were involved in the theft
The full spec of the car is as follows:
Colour Volkswagen Jazz Blue with white Mexico stripes & 27 in black, housed in a white circle on the doors & bonnet.
The shell was built by Mike Taylor Developments (MTD Rallye Sport) & has had further work by Prepfab. Notable features include bubble arches, enlarged vents on the front panel, bonnet pins, boot clips, a widened gearbox & rear tunnel & the bulkhead moved further back, the heater bubble removed to incorporate the V8. The car has a roof scoop fitted, Cibie Super Oscar & Oscar Spotlights, Quarter bumpers & full multi point rollcage with door bars. The wipers feature external washer tubes.
The chassis number is BBATMG17130.
The engine is a 5 litre TVR V8 built by John Eales. The engine has a cross bolted crankshaft, has been dry sumped & has a stainless exhaust system. The engine mounts directly onto the chassis rails.
The engine number is 124AC.
Transmission is a manual T5, 5 speed gearbox running through to a baby Atlas rear axle housing a limited slip differential.
The car has a Prepfab electric power steering conversion, Group 4 rack & Gartac World Cup Crossmember.
Front suspension are adjustable Bilsteins & the rear has been 5 linked with coil overs & Watts linkage.
The car has over size AP brakes front & rear, Compomotive Minilites shod in Yokohama tyres, Group A fuel pump, aeroquip pipes, an adjustable pedal box, tow eyes in red front & rear & a fuel cell located in the centre of the boot floor.
Any information please get in touch, forget the insurance money, this car is irreplaceable and the owner just wants it back!
Any help or information greatly appreciated. The owner can be contacted by email or phone:
mark_mccracken@hotmail.co.uk
07899862900
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I am sure this has been said before but all this classic stealing has gone too far now and things have to change somehow...!!!
What on Earth is going on...?!
This really is sickening as you'd think that if your treasured classic was sitting in a place that was well covered by cameras and in quite a prominent position it'd be safe... WRONG!!!
I hope (as much as we all do) that this car gets found and the horrible beasts that took it get the legal justice/public beating they truly deserve...!!!
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***GARAGE CURRENTLY EMPTY***
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Rob M
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I am sure this has been said before but all this classic stealing has gone too far now and things have to change somehow...!!! What on Earth is going on...?! This really is sickening as you'd think that if your treasured classic was sitting in a place that was well covered by cameras and in quite a prominent position it'd be safe... WRONG!!! I hope (as much as we all do) that this car gets found and the horrible beasts that took it get the legal justice/public beating they truly deserve...!!! Much of this classic car stealing is organised with a proper motive. The amount of Fords, Land Rovers and the like that have been lifted off of the face of the Earth cannot be a coincidence. I wouldn't be surprised if they are being shipped out of the country. Question is where? |
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chubz
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Looks like the same green defender that is in the stolen section......
Hope these people get caught and actually punished physically.. because the justice system will slap em on the wrist and give em a £125 fine.
Hope it gets found soon.
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Looks like they hit the 911 with the Escort don't understand why the faces are blurred out? |
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Last Edit: Mar 5, 2015 17:38:51 GMT by joem83
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GT4ME
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Just scum, no other words.
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Ryannn
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Was just about to post that link, looks like the LR used in another theft on here and certainly not a Series 1?! |
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Look like young pikies or eastern europeans by the way they dress .
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Initial reports were that it was a series 1, having seen the footage it's not
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