Tag numbers of the van and trailer? Chassis number of the 7?
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Joe I'm so sorry, met you on saturday and the car was beautiful. It'll turn up somewhere, not like you can easily hide one of these.
1 year of neglecting my wife and children and all I got was this car... Totally worth it.
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More info now that I have started digging through paperwork!
STOLEN : 1962 Lotus 7 - Ford Van - HaulMark Trailer
Sat 9/8 8PM to Sun 9/10 7AM
Hotel Parking Lot: Hampton Peachtree Corners, 440 Technology Pkwy, Norcross, Ga 30092
2005 Gold Ford Van ---- Fl Lic: DXW W26
Chateau window van Gold(Light Brown) with Dark brown lower panel
Tinted windows, small Lotus and motorcycle stickers on back door
2007 White 20' HaulMark Enclosed Trailer - Fl Lic: HXD F27
Rear door/ramp, single side door
"JOE PETTY 904-524-9717" bumper sticker on front
Small Lotus, Barber and motorcycle stickers on back
No marking on sides
Recessed white wheels with 2" fenders
1962 Green/Aluminum Lotus 7 - Fl Lic: 62 SEVEN
Right hand drive, wooden steering wheel, full windshield
Dark Green fenders and nose - polished aluminum hood, sides and rear
Red interior and dash
Minilite style alloy wheels, steel wheel on spare mount
Note: Both Alloy and Steel wheels were in trailer
Rear braced roll bar, white tonneau cover
ID number SB1478
Any info please contact Joe Petty
(904) 524-9717
joepettyjr@yahoo.com
The Rig
Thanks
Last edited by Joe Petty; 09-10-2018 at 09:35 PM.
I've posted this on my car club's forum. Good luck in finding all your property. Keep us posted, please
Joe, I’m so sorry!
I will put the word out through British Motor Car Group.
It will be found
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Lotus still missing
Van and trailer have been recovered in Chamblee, Ga.
Ignition switch damaged, but otherwise sounds like the van and trailer are OK
Thanks to all - Joe
Beautiful S2, Joe. Sorry I'm only seeing photos of it under these circumstances. I'll keep an eye out on the west coast.
I apologize for the frequent "bumps", but I am in a 2 week window before the insurance declares a total loss, so I am hoping for a quick sighting/recovery.
Updated 9/14
STOLEN : 1962 Lotus 7 - Ford Van - HaulMark Trailer
Sat 9/8 8PM to Sun 9/9 7AM
Hotel Parking Lot: Hampton Peachtree Corners, 440 Technology Pkwy, Norcross, Ga 30092
The Van and Trailer were recovered Wed (9/12) in Chamblee, Ga
Lotus 7 is still missing
1962 Dark Green/Aluminum Lotus 7 SB1478 - Fl Lic: 62 SEVEN
Dark Green fenders and nose with polished aluminum
Red interior and dash
1500cc Pre-Crossflow Cosworth Ford
This is a real Lotus 7 Series 2 restored to original condition.
These are some of the easily identified (and hard to disguise features):
- Right hand drive
- Wooden steering wheel
- 155x13 tires on Minilite rims
- Air scoop on left side of hood
- Tow ring under right front frame rail
While these features "may not hold up in court", I did a nut and bolt rebuild of this car and can provide photos, details and unique modifications.
If you see this car on the road or advertised, call the police, then call me!
Don't be a hero and don't fall for a scam!
Thanks - Joe Petty
(904) 524-9717
joepettyjr@yahoo.com
Here is a picture from the Norcross show, it was stolen later that night.
The bonnet is behind the car leaning against the chain link fence.
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