STOLEN LOTUS 41C SUBSTANTIAL REWARD - LotusTalk

ellaway · 09-30-2009, 10:56 AM

I am sorry that my first post on your community is under these circumstances, but my lotus 41C
has been stolen yesterday, it's very rare and out of desperation for it's return I am appealing to other lotus enthusiasts who may possibly have heard anything about it. Details of the car:

RARE LOTUS 41C IN GOLD LEAF COLOURS STOLEN YESTERDAY FROM NORTHAMPTONSHIRE UK. THERE IS NO PAPERWORK/ HISTORY WITH THIS CAR AS THIS IS ALL STILL IN MY POSESSION. A SUBSTANTIAL REWARD IS OFFERED FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO IT'S SAFE RETURN. FITTED WITH A LOTUS (BRM) TWIN CAM ENGINE, TAYLOR RACE ENGINEERING (HEWLAND MK8/9 REPLICA) GEARBOX AND RARE ORIGINAL LOTUS 6 BOLT 6 SPOKE MAGNESIUM ALLOY WHEELS. ANY INFO PLEASE E-MAIL

lesleyellaway @ yahoo. co. uk (remove all spaces when typing)

*************REWARD IS OFFERED FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF THIS CAR****************'

Gary B · 09-30-2009, 11:09 AM

My heartfelt sympathies. I hope it turns up soon and unharmed.

TimMullen · 09-30-2009, 11:13 AM

I hope it is returned. I can't imagine that there is much of a market for stolen rare race cars, so I hope it can be found.

I'm sure that everyone on the forum will keep it in mind. I know I will (no reward will be required either). Luckily, the Lotus community is rather small and tight-knit, even though spread all around the world, so that should improve the chances of recovery. I hope.

apk919 · 09-30-2009, 11:18 AM

This is like stealing a noteworthy piece of art... there aren't many places where this car could be displayed/driven in public without it being recognized. Hopefully that means it will find it's way back to you soon...

...m... · 09-30-2009, 11:23 AM

...the hell?!.

...pardon my profanity, but who the **** expects to get away with stealing an exotic collector's race car?..the enthusiast community will come down swiftly and mercilessly on anyone attempting to fence (no less track) something so rare; i can only imagine that the perpetrators are utterly ignorant of what they've taken...

...my best wishes for a safe and speedy recovery, hopefully no-questions-asked no-reward-necessary...

...m... · 09-30-2009, 11:32 AM

...if you haven't done so yet, have someone well-connected with the japanese enthusiast community post a similar announcement to their preeminent fora; the language barrier between thriving parallel cultures is the only mechanism by which i imagine someone might expect to get away with this...

mrcarcrazy · 09-30-2009, 11:42 AM

best of luck on your gorgeous car's safe return home. Crimes such as these should be punishable by death, truly a work of art.

Seb · 09-30-2009, 11:46 AM

Well, it wasn't the work of a few chavs, that's for sure.

Have you tried looking at street cameras? This is England after all...

Safetypup · 09-30-2009, 12:25 PM

If that were my car, I would be worried about it being shipped out of the country in a shipping crate (you see this in the movies anyhow). How was it stolen? I mean was it driven off? taken with a truck? I have an old car, and I can tell you that even if someone had the key, they'd be lucky to get it started unless they knew about that model. Plus it would make a ton of noise.

Best of luck in finding it.

Simba · 09-30-2009, 12:46 PM

Two possible reasons for doing such a thing: 1) Chop it up and trickle the parts out, or 2) Pre-existing private collector/buyer who'll keep the car stashed away somewhere. Common thieves do not do after something like that. I would immediately suspect a "new face" who was recently introduced to the car and its location.

With all that said, my sincere sympathies. That is one of the most beautiful 41's I've ever seen. I hope you get her back.

ellaway · 09-30-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary B

My heartfelt sympathies. I hope it turns up soon and unharmed.

Thanks Gary, me too!

ellaway · 09-30-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Safetypup

If that were my car, I would be worried about it being shipped out of the country in a shipping crate (you see this in the movies anyhow). How was it stolen? I mean was it driven off? taken with a truck? I have an old car, and I can tell you that even if someone had the key, they'd be lucky to get it started unless they knew about that model. Plus it would make a ton of noise.

Best of luck in finding it.

yep, particularly as it is believed to be the only formula B car in the UK(formula 2 if, like me, you are from the eastern "side of the pond"). Trouble with single seaters is they are so light and easy to push around.

ellaway · 09-30-2009, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seb

Well, it wasn't the work of a few chavs, that's for sure.

Have you tried looking at street cameras? This is England after all...

For sure, as for the camera's they are in the domain of the police who are of course on the case

ellaway · 09-30-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mrcarcrazy

best of luck on your gorgeous car's safe return home. Crimes such as these should be punishable by death, truly a work of art.

If my wife had her way only after removing certain parts of their anatomy with bolt croppers and without anaesthetic first.

...m... · 09-30-2009, 05:23 PM

...from where was it stolen?..

...this will sound silly, but have you checked adjacent garages or nearby hedges?..it's a pretty small car, after all, easy to overlook if it were to roll away or accidentally be parked in the wrong spot...

ellaway · 09-30-2009, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ...m...

...if you haven't done so yet, have someone well-connected with the japanese enthusiast community post a similar announcement to their preeminent fora; the language barrier between thriving parallel cultures is the only mechanism by which i imagine someone might expect to get away with this...

Thank you, a good idea.

RoadDad · 09-30-2009, 05:58 PM

I think I'm going to vomit.

I hope you get that car back very soon without any violations to it at all. I hope there are many violations on the perpetrator

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smokin orange · 09-30-2009, 07:14 PM

You do not take a car like that without having a plan, and knowing what it is and its worth. Not the same thing as a honda theft. I would look deeper...like export. Its also someone that the owner knows, that has been to his house.

khamai · 09-30-2009, 08:35 PM

As a fellow 41 owner I'll do everything possible to alert the vintage racing community and the monoposto folks.

Kiyoshi

fishguy · 09-30-2009, 10:03 PM

ellaway,
check The Race Car Sales Site periodically to see if it comes up for sale there.
also post what happened on ApexSpeed.com - The faster you go, the more you need.
this is an open wheeler online community that may be a place that you might get assistance from.

best of luck.
Josh

09-30-2009, 10:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
ellaway Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 12	STOLEN LOTUS 41C SUBSTANTIAL REWARD I am sorry that my first post on your community is under these circumstances, but my lotus 41C has been stolen yesterday, it's very rare and out of desperation for it's return I am appealing to other lotus enthusiasts who may possibly have heard anything about it. Details of the car: RARE LOTUS 41C IN GOLD LEAF COLOURS STOLEN YESTERDAY FROM NORTHAMPTONSHIRE UK. THERE IS NO PAPERWORK/ HISTORY WITH THIS CAR AS THIS IS ALL STILL IN MY POSESSION. A SUBSTANTIAL REWARD IS OFFERED FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO IT'S SAFE RETURN. FITTED WITH A LOTUS (BRM) TWIN CAM ENGINE, TAYLOR RACE ENGINEERING (HEWLAND MK8/9 REPLICA) GEARBOX AND RARE ORIGINAL LOTUS 6 BOLT 6 SPOKE MAGNESIUM ALLOY WHEELS. ANY INFO PLEASE E-MAIL lesleyellaway @ yahoo. co. uk (remove all spaces when typing) ***********REWARD IS OFFERED FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF THIS CAR**************' Attached Images

09-30-2009, 11:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gary B New Member Permagrin Club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 135	My heartfelt sympathies. I hope it turns up soon and unharmed. __________________ '06 Elise Ardent Red/Black, touring pkg, hard top, star shield '67 Cadillac Sedan deVille - fully restored '00 Saab 9-3 Convertible - barely holding together

09-30-2009, 11:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
TimMullen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 11,389 Images: 19	I hope it is returned. I can't imagine that there is much of a market for stolen rare race cars, so I hope it can be found. I'm sure that everyone on the forum will keep it in mind. I know I will (no reward will be required either). Luckily, the Lotus community is rather small and tight-knit, even though spread all around the world, so that should improve the chances of recovery. I hope. __________________ Tim Mullen --- There is no such thing as Touring suspension or Touring wheels. I love being married. It's so great to find that one person that you want to annoy for the rest of your life. - Rita Rudner Chantilly, VA http://members.cox.net/elans4/ 05 Lotus Elise - Chrome Orange - No Touring - No LSS - No Hardtop - Lotus Driving Lights - Lotus "Chin Guards" - plain and simple. 94 Miata R Package - Black 72 Lotus Elan Sprint - Colorado Orange/Cirrus White

09-30-2009, 11:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
apk919 ΒÄŅNED Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Limbo Posts: 6,281 Images: 20	This is like stealing a noteworthy piece of art... there aren't many places where this car could be displayed/driven in public without it being recognized. Hopefully that means it will find it's way back to you soon... __________________ * 2009 Lotus Challenge Series Rookie Of The Year * (Thanks Jim, Tom, Jack, Rob & Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch!) My videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/apk919

09-30-2009, 11:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
...m... Denuo Volatilis Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,716	...the hell?!. ...pardon my profanity, but who the **** expects to get away with stealing an exotic collector's race car?..the enthusiast community will come down swiftly and mercilessly on anyone attempting to fence (no less track) something so rare; i can only imagine that the perpetrators are utterly ignorant of what they've taken... ...my best wishes for a safe and speedy recovery, hopefully no-questions-asked no-reward-necessary... __________________ 2005 Federal Elise \| Touring \| Storm Titanium ...73,000 miles and aging beautifully... 2000 New Beetle \| Turbo \| Reflex Silver ...107,000 miles of steadfast service...

09-30-2009, 11:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
...m... Denuo Volatilis Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,716	...if you haven't done so yet, have someone well-connected with the japanese enthusiast community post a similar announcement to their preeminent fora; the language barrier between thriving parallel cultures is the only mechanism by which i imagine someone might expect to get away with this... __________________ 2005 Federal Elise \| Touring \| Storm Titanium ...73,000 miles and aging beautifully... 2000 New Beetle \| Turbo \| Reflex Silver ...107,000 miles of steadfast service...

09-30-2009, 11:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
mrcarcrazy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 690	best of luck on your gorgeous car's safe return home. Crimes such as these should be punishable by death, truly a work of art. __________________ 2005 Magnetic Blue Elise - "the Lotus" (original I know) 2001 Jeep Wrangler - "soul crusher". If you dont GET it after you drive it, then you dont GET it - serpent

09-30-2009, 11:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
Seb <3 QR25DE Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 754	Well, it wasn't the work of a few chavs, that's for sure. Have you tried looking at street cameras? This is England after all...

09-30-2009, 12:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Safetypup Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 72	If that were my car, I would be worried about it being shipped out of the country in a shipping crate (you see this in the movies anyhow). How was it stolen? I mean was it driven off? taken with a truck? I have an old car, and I can tell you that even if someone had the key, they'd be lucky to get it started unless they knew about that model. Plus it would make a ton of noise. Best of luck in finding it.

09-30-2009, 12:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Simba 2/3 hp to the paws. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY Posts: 497	Two possible reasons for doing such a thing: 1) Chop it up and trickle the parts out, or 2) Pre-existing private collector/buyer who'll keep the car stashed away somewhere. Common thieves do not do after something like that. I would immediately suspect a "new face" who was recently introduced to the car and its location. With all that said, my sincere sympathies. That is one of the most beautiful 41's I've ever seen. I hope you get her back.

09-30-2009, 05:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
...m... Denuo Volatilis Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,716	...from where was it stolen?.. ...this will sound silly, but have you checked adjacent garages or nearby hedges?..it's a pretty small car, after all, easy to overlook if it were to roll away or accidentally be parked in the wrong spot... __________________ 2005 Federal Elise \| Touring \| Storm Titanium ...73,000 miles and aging beautifully... 2000 New Beetle \| Turbo \| Reflex Silver ...107,000 miles of steadfast service...

09-30-2009, 05:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,040	I think I'm going to vomit. I hope you get that car back very soon without any violations to it at all. I hope there are many violations on the perpetrator . __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

09-30-2009, 07:14 PM	#18 (permalink)
smokin orange Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 413	You do not take a car like that without having a plan, and knowing what it is and its worth. Not the same thing as a honda theft. I would look deeper...like export. Its also someone that the owner knows, that has been to his house. __________________ 05 Elise, (sold) 2002 BMW 330ci convertable, M package 1998 Range Rover (stolen) 1972 BMW 2002 supercharged, fuel injected, liquid intercooled, Haltech E6A ECU...and lots of other stuff 1988 BMW 535Is

09-30-2009, 08:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
khamai Plain ol' Lotus-nut Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 3,563	As a fellow 41 owner I'll do everything possible to alert the vintage racing community and the monoposto folks. Kiyoshi __________________ life is better behind the wheel of a Lotus...

09-30-2009, 10:03 PM	#20 (permalink)
fishguy registered nipple Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,780 Images: 1	ellaway, check The Race Car Sales Site periodically to see if it comes up for sale there. also post what happened on ApexSpeed.com - The faster you go, the more you need. this is an open wheeler online community that may be a place that you might get assistance from. best of luck. Josh __________________ 2008-2009 SCCA AZ Regional "Driver of the Year" 1986 Swift DB-1 Sold 2008 HSR-West FF 3rd generation Champion 2008 "The Series" FF 3rd generation Champion 1987 Porsche Spec 944 2008-2009 season SCCA AZ regional Champion

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