when will it stop

[wozzy]

Cant believe the attitude of some members on here. Where do you think that the ID is going to end up.? Last time i looked i didnt see companies selling cars with no ID.
So its now ok to ring is it

[stw201r]

would you all just take a deep breath and dry your eyes lives to short if you ever had any dealing with the DVLA they don't care about any one

[stw201r]

pond life

its very rare an escort gets stole over here the last one i can remember was around 1996 at Lurgan park rally and i was told it was a set up because the turned up a short time latter but no doubt some one will correct me if i am wrong

[Frosticles]

Unfortunately over here, The thieving of Escorts is rife. In one of the other threads on this subject I hi lighted one that has just turned up from the 80's which has been subjected to a "Book" One of the Nottingham lads (Boldy) had his car stolen a couple of years ago also. These cars will inevitably end up with one of the Books that seem readily available on eBay (& on here as has been openly admitted on this thread )
I suspect the thieves are already among us on this & other forums............................................ .............

[seanmcc]

I ave a wee 1.1 Pop if anyone buys that V5

[stw201r]

Unfortunately over here, The thieving of Escorts is rife. In one of the other threads on this subject I hi lighted one that has just turned up from the 80's which has been subjected to a "Book" One of the Nottingham lads (Boldy) had his car stolen a couple of years ago also. These cars will inevitably end up with one of the Books that seem readily available on eBay (& on here as has been openly admitted on this thread )
I suspect the thieves are already among us on this & other forums............................................ .............

They need 9mm lead ear rings back in there day they went missing then their was one on every street corner but they always turned up in pieces

[dick_dastardly]

I suspect the thieves are already among us on this & other forums............................................ .............

Agreed. The people who look to steal cars like this will be all over these sites. There's loads of 'inside info' available from pics of peoples garages, locations etc.
Going away for holidays and other useful stuff.

Just call me Captain Paranoid

[Frosticles]

They need 9mm lead ear rings back in there day they went missing then their was one on every street corner but they always turned up in pieces

Yep, In the 80's & 90's the vast majority of stolen cars ended up stripped then the shell buried somewhere. My old 1300 Sport was stolen in 88 then "Appeared" on an RS2000 book. Idiot who rung it left the etched windows in place so was caught.
Nowadays though, these cars are very valuable & sought after. The desirability of an RS car is more so than a Pop so this is probably where most of the books end up on. There are though, stolen cars that receive the books as well. Imports are also subjected to them.
The only way that the selling of books will increase the amount of cars on the road is when they are allocated to "Fresh" imports. These cars should go through the normal import process & registering IMO.
People are just living a lie by doing this with their cars

[sharks]

LOL there is people advertising Wanted adds for V5s now

read the advert

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WANTED-MK2-Escort-Mexico-shell-with-V5-prefer-white-consider-RS-option-/150972246321?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2326a5a931#ht_198wt_1170

[sharks]

here is what the advert says



Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
***WANTED****
MK2 Escort Mexico shell with V5 and Tags if available. Condition and supply of shell not critical as already have one to start building but must have the correct documents. Prefer WHITE.
Genuine buyer so please dont ask if I will buy your 1300 / 1600 replica etc. This is a wanted ad only so nothing for sale.
e-mail me or txt with what you have available and the asking price. thanks 07917 347731

[seanmcc]

here is what the advert says



Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
***WANTED****
MK2 Escort Mexico shell with V5 and Tags if available. Condition and supply of shell not critical as already have one to start building but must have the correct documents. Prefer WHITE.
Genuine buyer so please dont ask if I will buy your 1300 / 1600 replica etc. This is a wanted ad only so nothing for sale.
e-mail me or txt with what you have available and the asking price. thanks 07917 347731

Its a pity he wasnt looking for a red one i could sort him out no bother,unless i sell the identity of my white Mexico BAY

[sharks]

Its a pity he wasnt looking for a red one i could sort him out no bother,unless i sell the identity of my white Mexico BAY

That is a pity Sean.....why dont you ring him he might buy it and he could do a colour change when its in his name....

[seanmcc]

That is a pity Sean.....why dont you ring him he might buy it and he could do a colour change when its in his name....

Good thinking Darrell

[alancdavis]

Thats blatent cheek

[top ghia]

Auction ended early so it looks like someone bought it. Thats another ringer to watch out for!