STOLEN IN CANBERRA

wagonist · Post by **wagonist** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 8:06 am

Guys, Gals and fellow Car enthusiasts,

A Mate of mine's custom classic Toyota Crown wagon was stolen in Canberra last night Sunday 9 July 2006.

Its pretty distinctive, so if you've got any info that can lead to its recovery, If you have any information that will help in its recovery please cantact the Toymods Board on Board@toymods.org.au or Call Stitts Mobile 0401 624 192.

smoov · Post by **smoov** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 8:42 am

oh no!

I was just reading about its progress on toymods...

all the best with its speedy recovery... Thomas had his stolen L Turbo recovered fairly intact, so lets hope they're only joyriders, and they give it back...

wagonist · Post by **wagonist** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 12:33 pm

That's exactly the one.

He only took it to Canberra on Sunday for the first time too

MUDRAT · Post by **MUDRAT** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 3:15 pm

In a mad kind of way . . . I love it!! I'll be in Canberra for the weekend and I'll keep an eye out.

wagonist · Post by **wagonist** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 3:34 pm

You should try riding in it.

wagonist · Post by **wagonist** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:05 pm

For some good news, it was spotted in the Gilmore area of Canberra about 5:30 this afternoon doing a great deal of knots, so maybe, just maybe, its just joyriders & they'll dump it somewhere & realise it's too good to torch.

Smoov, thanks for editing your post. Beer's on me next time I see you

smoov · Post by **smoov** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 11:36 pm

wagonist wrote:Smoov, thanks for editing your post. Beer's on me next time I see you

Although Im not one to knock back a round of liquid amber, But which post did I edit? I mean I know which one, but how did I edit it? Hope it wasn't bad

Glad to hear it's still intact, and I do hope its returned back to its rightful owner, with its HG thats not a BHG

(love the BHG Racing on the back window!!

)

wagonist · Post by **wagonist** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 11:49 pm

Sorry, been post-whoring this topic everywhere today, so its all good.

To give you an idea of the reponse, the thread on Toymods about this has over 100 posts since 7am this morning!

Its already had one Blown Head Gasket, we're actually hoping for another one about now!
He's actually got a BHG racing shirt made up

MUDRAT · Post by **MUDRAT** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 1:20 pm

wagonist wrote:Smoov, thanks for editing your post. Beer's on me next time I see you

LOL it was me. I edited yours too.

smoov · Post by **smoov** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 2:29 pm

I guess I then theoretically I owe you a beer, muddy

out of curiosity, what was edited?

Sorry for whoring in this thread, I guess It keeps the thread all fresh for the return of Stitt's awesome wagon

wagonist · Post by **wagonist** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 2:46 pm

I thought it had changed & wasn't going crazy.

Cheers Mudrat.

We need to organise a pub night out sometime so we can all meet.

I'll send you a PM smoov

wagonist · Post by **wagonist** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 2:32 pm

Just a quick update.
The tool who stole this car is still driving it around. It was seen 3 times on the weekend, including one place I was at less than 30mins later

At least its still in one piece.

It now wears ACT plates & Falcon steel wheels.

smoov · Post by **smoov** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 6:07 pm

bastards

probably well aware of what they have and are continuing their joyride.

I hope they're apprehended soon!

wagonist · Post by **wagonist** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 9:15 am

IT HAS BEEN RECOVERED!!!!

Apparently its in pretty good nick.
Not sure if the bastard who took it was caught or not, but the owner is STOKED (understatement of the century)

To anyone who spent their time looking, you are legends.

wagonist · Post by **wagonist** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 10:57 am

Someone has been taken into custody. Not sure if charges have been made or not yet, but its a pretty sure bet.

The damage to the car consisted of
busted driver's door lock
slight dent in front bumper
bald rear tyres (but they weren't the mags anyway)
and a very bad whine in the diff (suspect crown wheel or pinion on they're way out)

The original alloys & number plates were recovered.

MUDRAT · Post by **MUDRAT** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 1:57 pm

I hope they do time.