Sad to say that when I gave a quote to Classic Car Weekly back in March stating that this year the amount of thefts looked set to be worse than in 2016 (when 52 classic Ford's were reported stolen), just how right that statement would be!
This year has been the worst for reported classic Ford thefts since I started the Stolen Oldskool Ford Facebook page back in 2008.
At least 75 classic Ford's have been reported stolen this year (including 14 stolen in other countries), an increase of 13 from the previous worst year, 2016.
There were also at least a further 4 attempted thefts where luckily thieves were thwarted.
This year the amount of thefts have been more than was reported & shared during the first 4 years of my groups creation put together!
19 classic Ford's were stolen during September & October alone!
On the plus side, more cars have been recovered than in previous years with 29 found, sadly not all in good condition, 4 were either burnt out or partially burnt.
Of the cars stolen this year, 11 of them were mk3 or mk4 Escorts, 10 Sierra's, 10 Cortina's, 8 mk1 or mk2 Escorts, 5 Capri's, 5 older Mustangs, 4 Granadas, 4 105Es, 3 mk1/2 Fiesta's & the rest various other models including a Model A Ford which was thankfully recovered hidden away.
Hoping 2019 will be much quieter for thefts,but I said the same last New Years Eve!
Be vigilant, stay safe & protect your valuables! (Alarms, Diskloks & Trackers are a must these days!)
This year has been the worst for reported classic Ford thefts since I started the Stolen Oldskool Ford Facebook page back in 2008.
At least 75 classic Ford's have been reported stolen this year (including 14 stolen in other countries), an increase of 13 from the previous worst year, 2016.
There were also at least a further 4 attempted thefts where luckily thieves were thwarted.
This year the amount of thefts have been more than was reported & shared during the first 4 years of my groups creation put together!
19 classic Ford's were stolen during September & October alone!
On the plus side, more cars have been recovered than in previous years with 29 found, sadly not all in good condition, 4 were either burnt out or partially burnt.
Of the cars stolen this year, 11 of them were mk3 or mk4 Escorts, 10 Sierra's, 10 Cortina's, 8 mk1 or mk2 Escorts, 5 Capri's, 5 older Mustangs, 4 Granadas, 4 105Es, 3 mk1/2 Fiesta's & the rest various other models including a Model A Ford which was thankfully recovered hidden away.
Hoping 2019 will be much quieter for thefts,but I said the same last New Years Eve!
Be vigilant, stay safe & protect your valuables! (Alarms, Diskloks & Trackers are a must these days!)