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Sept 7, 2021 19:57:11 GMT
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 Red bubble arched mk1 Escort reg WGU621F was stolen from a garage in York Road in Woking at some time between 22nd August & 1st September 2021 when it was discovered that the car was missing. The car is a left hand drive car & is fitted with bubble arches, spotlights & bonnet pins fitted. The car has early door handles & has clips holding the front windscreen in place. The car is fitted with a roll cage & bucket seat. The car has 15" Minilite alloys, bullet mirrors & RS2000 wing badges. The car has a 2.1 Pinto on 45 Dellorto's mated to a Quaife bullet box & has a big wing sump fitted. It has a World Cup crossmember, heavy duty gearbox mount, is 4 linked English rear with 9" drums. Suspension wise it has single leaf springs & Bilstein shocks. Front end is group 4 spec. The car has Princess 4 pots & BMW discs on the front, a fly off handbrake with its own cylinder, composite fuel tank & red top fuel pump. |
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Sept 8, 2021 22:21:57 GMT
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Well, let's hope it gets found intact... Quite why it would need clips holding the windscreen in is a wonder - who'd really want to thrash a beaut like that around so hard that the windscreen may fall out?  (Apart from some scoundrel who stole it, maybe.) |
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Well, let's hope it gets found intact... Quite why it would need clips holding the windscreen in is a wonder - who'd really want to thrash a beaut like that around so hard that the windscreen may fall out? (Apart from some scoundrel who stole it, maybe.) Hi, Windscreen retaining plates were a motor sport requirement back in the day, here it's a homage to the style. Colin |
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Last Edit: Sept 9, 2021 9:05:43 GMT by colnerov
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Sept 9, 2021 10:11:26 GMT
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I used to be into old Fords back in the 90's and much as I'd still like another one there is no way I'd own one now. The value and relative rarity of these things just makes them the most ridiculous targets. The fact that the police just don't give a monkeys about stolen cars merely emboldens the thieves.
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Sept 9, 2021 18:12:53 GMT
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Not that long ago that another Mk1 Escort was famously nicked in the area (about 4 miles from where the red one was stolen from). Straight out of a showroom in under a minute. Don't think it was ever recovered. This was in 2015. www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/ripley-ram-raid-cctv-shows-thieves-8780850Really hope the red one gets found and the owner gets his car back and hope the lowlife who nicked it gets whats coming to them. |
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Currently driving a 1972 BMW 1602 as my daily. Don't ask about previous cars - there have been way too many and I stopped counting at 160!
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Sept 10, 2021 11:51:16 GMT
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I used to be into old Fords back in the 90's and much as I'd still like another one there is no way I'd own one now. The value and relative rarity of these things just makes them the most ridiculous targets. The fact that the police just don't give a monkeys about stolen cars merely emboldens the thieves. Because if it's worth money, it should be insured. If it's insured, you get a payout. No-one got hurt, police save on paperwork. Never mind any sort of sentimental value etc, which can't have a monetary value associated with it. |
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Sept 10, 2021 14:29:32 GMT
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I used to be into old Fords back in the 90's and much as I'd still like another one there is no way I'd own one now. The value and relative rarity of these things just makes them the most ridiculous targets. The fact that the police just don't give a monkeys about stolen cars merely emboldens the thieves. Because if it's worth money, it should be insured. If it's insured, you get a payout. No-one got hurt, police save on paperwork. Never mind any sort of sentimental value etc, which can't have a monetary value associated with it. Sometimes it's much more than getting a pay-out though... You cannot put a price on blood, sweat and tears!! Emotions are priceless. I do so hope this fine machine gets located... |
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***GARAGE CURRENTLY EMPTY***
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Sept 10, 2021 16:02:26 GMT
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I've got a couple of old fords which are referred to as' my retirement project'
They're both worth money, even though neither is anything like roadworthy.
They're both hidden away because of this, but neither is insured, doesn't give someone the right to help themselves to them tho
There was a bloke recently who had an escort nicked from the garage where it had lived for the last 25 years, that wasn't insured or roadworthy either 🙁
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Sept 10, 2021 16:27:26 GMT
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Because if it's worth money, it should be insured. If it's insured, you get a payout. No-one got hurt, police save on paperwork. Never mind any sort of sentimental value etc, which can't have a monetary value associated with it. Sometimes it's much more than getting a pay-out though... You cannot put a price on blood, sweat and tears!! Emotions are priceless. I do so hope this fine machine gets located... Couldn't agree more. |
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Sept 10, 2021 16:27:53 GMT
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I've got a couple of old fords which are referred to as' my retirement project' They're both worth money, even though neither is anything like roadworthy. They're both hidden away because of this, but neither is insured, doesn't give someone the right to help themselves to them tho There was a bloke recently who had an escort nicked from the garage where it had lived for the last 25 years, that wasn't insured or roadworthy either 🙁 Exactly, but it's far more important to chase after people who say mean things on the internet. |
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Sept 11, 2021 15:54:41 GMT
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They're both hidden away because of this, but neither is insured, doesn't give someone the right to help themselves to them tho There was a bloke recently who had an escort nicked from the garage where it had lived for the last 25 years, that wasn't insured or roadworthy either 🙁 At least get laid up insurance for them. I've previously shared cars that have been hidden away for years only to have been stolen. |
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Sept 11, 2021 15:57:19 GMT
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I have been considering it escortmad79, but 2 large unsociable German shepherds who live outside 24/7 has been a fair dissuasion so far 🤭 |
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