STOLEN - 1952 PORSCHE 356
Discussion
I've also posted this in the Porsche section, but because the car is so distinctive, thought it would be useful to post here as well . It's not my car , but belongs to Delwym Mallett
As posted on DDK
[quote="KS"]Probably one of the best-known 356s in the UK (for all kinds of reasons!), Del's 'Streamliner' 356 coupe was stolen last night from his house in Farnham.
It is chassis number11176 – a Reutter-bodied 1952 coupe modified with full Le Mans-style fender skirts all round, louvred rear quarter window inserts, through the bonnet fuel filler, etc. The Police haven't even come round to see him – they say there's nothing they can do but hope it gets picked up the the ANPR cameras (what a f+++++g joke). It's probably on a boat, or on a remote farm, but it will resurface sometime, surely?
It disappeared sometime between 9.00pm Monday night and 8.00am Tuesday morning (today).
PLEASE tell everyone and keep your eyes and ears open. Del's owned this car for ever... His number is 01252 726731 - mine is 01208 871490
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As posted on DDK
[quote="KS"]Probably one of the best-known 356s in the UK (for all kinds of reasons!), Del's 'Streamliner' 356 coupe was stolen last night from his house in Farnham.
It is chassis number11176 – a Reutter-bodied 1952 coupe modified with full Le Mans-style fender skirts all round, louvred rear quarter window inserts, through the bonnet fuel filler, etc. The Police haven't even come round to see him – they say there's nothing they can do but hope it gets picked up the the ANPR cameras (what a f+++++g joke). It's probably on a boat, or on a remote farm, but it will resurface sometime, surely?
It disappeared sometime between 9.00pm Monday night and 8.00am Tuesday morning (today).
PLEASE tell everyone and keep your eyes and ears open. Del's owned this car for ever... His number is 01252 726731 - mine is 01208 871490
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Edited by hot66 on Tuesday 21st February 10:08
Edited by hot66 on Tuesday 21st February 14:10
How on earth was it taken?
Was it outside, garaged, keys taken ?
The circumstances of the theft may be a clue. Often these rare historic cars are taken having been targeted at shows and in magazines. It would be worth him seeing if anyone had done an address check from the reg number with DVLA. Although if he is well known in the scene, where the car was kept may not have been so secret.
I it was taken from just outside his gaff one evening, it could have been opportunists, but anything more planned and it is almost certainly been specifically targetted by those in the scene I am afraid.
I recall a mk 2 I think it was being taken from a locked garage over a weekend by then taking the roof off the back of the garage, then removing the door from the inside. Proper pro targeted job.
Scary.
Poor chap must be mortified.
Was it outside, garaged, keys taken ?
The circumstances of the theft may be a clue. Often these rare historic cars are taken having been targeted at shows and in magazines. It would be worth him seeing if anyone had done an address check from the reg number with DVLA. Although if he is well known in the scene, where the car was kept may not have been so secret.
I it was taken from just outside his gaff one evening, it could have been opportunists, but anything more planned and it is almost certainly been specifically targetted by those in the scene I am afraid.
I recall a mk 2 I think it was being taken from a locked garage over a weekend by then taking the roof off the back of the garage, then removing the door from the inside. Proper pro targeted job.
Scary.
Poor chap must be mortified.
poo at Paul's said:
How on earth was it taken?
Was it outside, garaged, keys taken ?
The circumstances of the theft may be a clue. Often these rare historic cars are taken having been targeted at shows and in magazines. It would be worth him seeing if anyone had done an address check from the reg number with DVLA. Although if he is well known in the scene, where the car was kept may not have been so secret.
I it was taken from just outside his gaff one evening, it could have been opportunists, but anything more planned and it is almost certainly been specifically targetted by those in the scene I am afraid.
I recall a mk 2 I think it was being taken from a locked garage over a weekend by then taking the roof off the back of the garage, then removing the door from the inside. Proper pro targeted job.
Scary.
Poor chap must be mortified.
+1 this is a Pro job. possible its been stolen to order. my heart goes out to owner. Was it outside, garaged, keys taken ?
The circumstances of the theft may be a clue. Often these rare historic cars are taken having been targeted at shows and in magazines. It would be worth him seeing if anyone had done an address check from the reg number with DVLA. Although if he is well known in the scene, where the car was kept may not have been so secret.
I it was taken from just outside his gaff one evening, it could have been opportunists, but anything more planned and it is almost certainly been specifically targetted by those in the scene I am afraid.
I recall a mk 2 I think it was being taken from a locked garage over a weekend by then taking the roof off the back of the garage, then removing the door from the inside. Proper pro targeted job.
Scary.
Poor chap must be mortified.
I know a guy who had a rare classic motor bike stolen, they lifted it over his porshce in a single car garage without setting the alarm of or damaging his car in anyway. no idea how as the roofs quite low.
VR
thinfourth2 said:
hot66 said:
It's a sad day if it has been stolen to order 
Could be worseit could of been stolen by some f
kwitted chav and is now been burnt outAt least if stolen to order it is likely to remain in one piece
poo at Paul's said:
It would be worth him seeing if anyone had done an address check from the reg number with DVLA. Although if he is well known in the scene, where the car was kept may not have been so secret.
Is this a service that is even available, and if so is it available for just anyone to use? That's really bad news. I don't know the car, but at least in this internet age, word will get around like wildfire to mark it and its specialized parts out as stolen goods. Of course if it really has been taken by an unscrupulous "collector" then it may just disappear indefinitely like the Goldfinger Aston Martin.
Nick1point9 said:
thinfourth2 said:
hot66 said:
It's a sad day if it has been stolen to order
Could be worseit could of been stolen by some f
kwitted chav and is now been burnt outAt least if stolen to order it is likely to remain in one piece
What an incredible looking car. I must agreee though, far too recognisable to stay in the UK. Poor guy must be devastated.
I don't have any faith in the Police after experiencing a hit and run to my car in October. I had witnesses, got the Taxi plate number, description of car and driver. They did nothing. Filed two complaints and still haven't heard anything.
I don't have any faith in the Police after experiencing a hit and run to my car in October. I had witnesses, got the Taxi plate number, description of car and driver. They did nothing. Filed two complaints and still haven't heard anything.
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