Joe Petty Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 STOLEN Saturday night (9/9) from Hotel after Norcross British Fayre: Gold 2005 Ford Van, White 20' Enclosed HaulMark Trailer, Green and Polished Aluminum 1962 Lotus 7 - Joe Petty (904)524-9717 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Tag numbers of the van and trailer? Chassis number of the 7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveStruve Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Petty Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 (edited) 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 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=14554&stc=1 The Rig Thanks Edited September 11, 2018 by Joe Petty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost7018 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I've posted this on my car club's forum. Good luck in finding all your property. Keep us posted, please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Petty Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 I've posted this on my car club's forum. Good luck in finding all your property. Keep us posted, please Sure will! Thanks - Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trykeman Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Joe, I’m so sorry! I will put the word out through British Motor Car Group. It will be found Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Petty Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDingo8MyBaby Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Beautiful S2, Joe. Sorry I'm only seeing photos of it under these circumstances. I'll keep an eye out on the west coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Petty Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 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. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=14562&stc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaximander Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 (edited) Joe, That was a seemingly very sophisticated theft given that the thieves had to steal two other pieces of equipment to get your Lotus. During the Norcross event, did you happen to remember meeting anybody or a couple of folks that showed an unusual interest in your car and were asking such things as its current value etc.? Did you also happen to become aware of anybody that might be in the process of restoring a similar year model that might have wanted to part out your car to restore one of theirs? This is a very strange saga and I am so sorry for your loss. The time and care you put into the restoration is much more painful than the monetary issues IMHO. Lastly, are there security cameras at the hotel or nearby businesses that might be accessed to determine more specific information about the theft? Bob 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. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=14562&stc=1 Edited September 15, 2018 by Astro Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Petty Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 Police say this is not that uncommon, they steal the rig and open it up to see what's inside. They asked me several times if I left the key in the van, finally realized that 2005 was before the "smart keys" with the chip in them. Without the chip, they just slim-jim the door and pop out the ignition cylinder and drive off. 10K spectators at the show, so hard to say who or why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick OTeen Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 (edited) ...finally realized that 2005 was before the "smart keys" with the chip in them. Without the chip, they just slim-jim the door and pop out the ignition cylinder and drive off. While that may be true on the Econoline van the keys for my 2004 F-150 have the transponder chip in them which requires the ECU to be programmed to recognize any given key. I sure do hope that your Lotus is located safe and sound and that the thief is caught and sent away for a very long time. Edited September 15, 2018 by Nick O'Teen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfan Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Make sure you let the Lotus Seven register know that your car has been stolen. Someone buying it may check with him to determine authenticity and that may help catch to low life who stole it. I hope that it isn't parted out and that it doesn't have it's identity wiped away. So few of the real thing. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfan Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Here's the link to the register, http://www.lotus7register.co.uk/regipage.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Petty Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 Thanks - Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboWood Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Good luck recovering your car! I'm surprised they wanted to take the risk after seeing what they had. A 7 like this is so unique that about all they could do is use it for personal entertainment. Any respectable buyer would likely join one of the few 7 groups and quickly figure out what was going on. Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenAmerica Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Agree with the above... Joe, do you mind if I grab the photos and descriptions and put them up on SimpleSevens now? Also, I trust you had an agreed value policy on the car... but if you need help with valuation I am happy to provide support on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Petty Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 Yes, please feel free to grab anything you see posted here and copy to SimpleSevens. I have Chris T. (Sevens and Elans) and Tom Bungay (Legacy Motorcars) both local and with personal knowledge of my car for valuation/appraisal. Thanks for your help and interest - Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Petty Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 As Gabriel Heatter would say - "There's good news tonight!" My car was recovered in Doraville, Ga, probably within 10 miles of where it was stolen and a suspect arrested. I'll know more once I get up there, but right now hurricane Michael is making it difficult. Thanks to all and I will update as more comes clear. :hurray: Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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