Urgent warning: 240 thefts in south-east

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Originally Posted by Magnumpi

As well as VIN plates are 240's not new enough to have the chassis number stamped into the panels in other places too?
Is there a 200 specific club/register anywhere? Its times like this i wish i was more computer savy, i've got the time just not the knowledge!

Also Foggy where did you find this additional info from, the Retro-Rides thread has been locked and the OP hasn't been back on here since the car was found, just curious thats all.

The vin is stamped on the driver's A post.
If the door is welded shut for racing, which is probable, this is then invisible.
The metal VIN tag on the strut tower is easily removed.

However, to legally scrap a car, the metal merchant has to have proof of identity of the person presenting it (driving licence etc.), and the identifying marks need to be present on the car.Payment is only via bank transfer now as well, no cash.
Metal theft is a really big problem, from church roof lead to memorial plaques and of course, cherished old cars.

It seems the dodgier end of the metal recycling business needs closer scrutinising.
If thieves can't sell the car after racing it, that is a start.

We can conclude from this thread :
1/ 240s are easy to steal
2/ The Police are not viewing the theft of old cars as highest priority
3/If caught with stolen vehicles, the punishment is feeble at best..
4/The racing promoters and governing bodies could be more stringent with drivers who have stolen cars
5/ once a car is stripped out , it is ruined anyway.

Be aware. Immobilise it. Vary the parking patterns. Don't give up.
Old cars are fun, even if they need more looking after (in every sense)