No_6 Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) Stolen from my garage in Seattle, WA some time last night. The car: 96' Caterham Classic live axle, yellow nose, bare aluminum body and bonnet, green clamshell wings and rear fenders, chasis # SDKLLKANSV0020637, black bench seats. 13" steel wheels, no spare, side exhaust. dual webbers, 1.7l crossflow. Other identifying features would be the ceramic coating that is flaking off the exhaust headers, missing driver-side carpet, and red 4-point driver's harness (passenger side is the stock 3-point). Seattle Police Department, Incident #12-181124 non-emergency (206) 625-5011 online reporting: http://www.seattle.gov/police/report/default.htm So please keep your eyes open for anyone trying to sell parts, and PM me if you have any information. Thanks! Edited June 12, 2012 by No_6 Updated with SPD information
Automoda Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 Post some pictures and we'll be on the alert. Especially stuff that is specific. I'm pretty sure it is being repainted about now. The stuff like the seatbelt asymmetry is the kind of thing that will give it away. They wont get away with it!
slomove Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 Darn, and I thought Se7ens are unstealable here in the US but I guess not every thief would know about the community dragnet. I hope you get it back in one piece or have good insurance.
No_6 Posted June 11, 2012 Author Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) Yeah, I thought it was pretty much unstealable myself. I'm guessing it's a joyride, but who knows. Here's a few pics. The picture of the interior is out-of-date, though, as the drive shaft tunnel is now covered with carpet. Another distinguishing feature is that the dash lights aren't current working, I had a manual choke installed, which is low on the left side, the center rear-view mirror is currently in the boot, there are two small dings in the windshield on the driver's side right at eye level that have been filled, and a couple of the adjustment knobs on the carbs have been wired so that they can't be twiddled with.... hm, and the rear shocks are brand-spanking new adjustable units. Edited June 11, 2012 by No_6
No_6 Posted June 11, 2012 Author Posted June 11, 2012 It's got a 5-speed transmission, and Quaif transmission case, but it's not a Quaif transmission. Quaif LSD, with 4.1 ratio differential.
MHKflyer52 Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 NO_6, I posted your post on the California Caterham Club forum for you. Hope you find your car and the person who took it. Here is a link to post for your info. http://californiacaterhamclub.com/chat/showthread.php?1927-Attention-Stolen-7-Saturday-Jun-9ish&p=15194#post15194
wemtd Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 Ditto: http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=13749 Good luck P.
No_6 Posted June 11, 2012 Author Posted June 11, 2012 Thanks for all the help, guys. As far as I can tell, there are no used Caterhams for sale anywhere, and only a handful of Birkins. This really has to have been a joyride. I'm going to contact the local vintage racing club this week as well, as those would be the only guys who would by the engine parts.
lucky dawg Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 I'll post on the Pac NW Corvette Forum. Do you have a police case# and department that should be called in case someone sees the car?
No_6 Posted June 11, 2012 Author Posted June 11, 2012 I'll post on the Pac NW Corvette Forum. Do you have a police case# and department that should be called in case someone sees the car? I do. I'll post that up when I get home. Thanks!
supersportsp Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) Where was the car stolen from exactly? What part of Seattle? I think I have seen your car before. I am up on Queen Anne. I can't imagine there is much, if any market for a stolen Caterham here in the US. None of the parts are particularly valuable on their own. Such an unusual car that I can't imagine someone didn't see it somewhere. I would post on any local enthusiasts forums and regional sub-forums of national sites (NASIOC, 6speedonline.com, TheCarLounge.net etc). Thanks to the internet and Top Gear, a lot of car folks know what these are now days and would clearly remember seeing one. Edited June 11, 2012 by supersportsp
No_6 Posted June 11, 2012 Author Posted June 11, 2012 Where was the car stolen from exactly? What part of Seattle? I think I have seen your car before. I am up on Queen Anne. I can't imagine there is much, if any market for a stolen Caterham here in the US. None of the parts are particularly valuable on their own. Such an unusual car that I can't imagine someone didn't see it somewhere. I would post on any local enthusiasts forums and regional sub-forums of national sites (NASIOC, 6speedonline.com, TheCarLounge.net etc). Thanks to the internet and Top Gear, a lot of car folks know what these are now days and would clearly remember seeing one. You probably have seen me. I'm on the south slope of Queen Anne, right on Aloha and Queen Anne Avenue. I'm surprised I haven't seen your car around. About 10-15 years ago, I remember seeing more 7's around, not just driving around, but for sale. Now there's virtually none. It's weird. And yeah, the parts may be hard to get, but they're all relatively cheap. And what isn't cheap is proprietary, or will only fit on this car... I reached out to Sovrn today, but my guess is that the police will find the car on the side of the road sometime in the next couple of weeks. My apartment manager is checking the security tape (there are two cameras in the garage, one of which is almost directly across from where my car was since my spot is next to the door, and another at the exit), so it'll be interesting to see if there's anything of use.
Hank Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 I freaking hate thieves! Best of luck in getting your pride & joy back.
breezy7 Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 Hemmings will post a notice of stolen cars for free. Here is the link http://www.hemmings.com/complaints/stolen.html
No_6 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Posted June 12, 2012 Thanks for all the kind words and help everyone. It is very much appreciated. Here is the incident # 12-181124, Seattle Police Department.
lucky dawg Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 Posted on Pac NW Corvette Forum: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/pacific-northwest/3074446-stolen-car-alert.html#post1581049956
BusaNostra Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 I will keep my eyes open at the NORTHEAST FOR YOU!!! Will I get a fresh Salmon if i get a tip for you?
JohnCh Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 I've posted to the PNW 6speedonline forum and also the PNW 993 owners group. I've had a car stolen before so can empathize. Hopefully this ends well. -John
supersportsp Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 We are close. I am up on 1st Ave N, just above the Seattle Gym (formerly Prorobics). I imagine SPD was a little perplexed at this one as well.
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