Stolen Landau - VIC

[Bearman]

A workmate of mine was telling me this morning about an article in his local paper about a Landau which was stolen in his local area, the suggestion being it was stolen to order.

The story is it belongs to a young guy and it was his Grandfathers car. It's a '74 Landau, Grey in colour. Stolen from the Woodend area.

That's all the information I have. A google search has not found any links to the article or any other info. I've asked my colleague if he can find me a link.

Does anyone know of this or heard anything???

To our car enthusiast Brothers and Sisters, keep your eyes open and let's see if we can find this Landau.

And I hope the karma bus runs over the culprits.......

[gcg2503]

God I hope it isn't Neils car!

Just finished a resto this year and he was out that way I think

Was at this years AFD

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by Bearman

A workmate of mine was telling me this morning about an article in his local paper about a Landau which was stolen in his local area, the suggestion being it was stolen to order.

The story is it belongs to a young guy and it was his Grandfathers car. It's a '74 Landau, Grey in colour. Stolen from the Woodend area.

That's all the information I have. A google search has not found any links to the article or any other info. I've asked my colleague if he can find me a link.

Does anyone know of this or heard anything???

To our car enthusiast Brothers and Sisters, keep your eyes open and let's see if we can find this Landau.

And I hope the karma bus runs over the culprits.......

Thats in my neck of the woods, I'll keep an eye out

Given its in the Macedon Ranges I'm surprised everyone didn't know what was going on before the car thief did, rumour and speculation travels faster than light out here.

[Auslandau]

With the amount of Landaus around ..... and with the likes of George and Jon knowing where almost the daily goings on of all Landaus in OZ, you would think it would be a hard task to do anything with it! It would be a case of someone wanting to make 1 good one as you couldn't move it on very easily!

[Elks]

Originally Posted by Auslandau

With the amount of Landaus around ..... and with the likes of George and Jon knowing where almost the daily goings on of all Landaus in OZ, you would think it would be a hard task to do anything with it! It would be a case of someone wanting to make 1 good one as you couldn't move it on very easily!

You would even struggle doing that I think. 1450(ish) built. Most wrecked for parts to make mock GTs. There isn't that many cars left. Where does a new one appear out of nowhere from?

[Mickxr8]

Maybe BBB is running out of parts ? nah just kidding, if new bits start popping up on flea bay be a few people onto it ) ( hope it`s found safe and well though )

[Uncle Tone]

Originally Posted by gcg2503

God I hope it isn't Neils car!

Just finished a resto this year and he was out that way I think

Was at this years AFD

Strat grey, club plates, no vinyl roof, pic in another thread?

Please say that's not the one.....

[gcg2503]

That's the one. I really hope I hope it isn't his.

Meant to go for a cruise with him when I'm back.

[Uncle Tone]

Bloody hell.

Can you get in touch with him George?

[lilmattie]

I detest car thieves. And thieves in general, but particularly car thieves. Unfortunately as we all know, there's still money to made in stripping them out. :(

I hope it's found safe and undamanged.

[Bearman]

Originally Posted by gcg2503

That's the one. I really hope I hope it isn't his.

Meant to go for a cruise with him when I'm back.

That's definately NOT the one.

My colleague brought in the article from his local Woodend newspaper so I can clear up a few details. The car was actualy stolen from a property between Broadford and Pyalong between 18th - 21st August. This Landau is Silver with Brown interior, no vinyl roof and has Cragar type wheels.

Given this has been publicised a month after it was stolen I don't hold out much hope.

I'll scan and post the article when I get home.

[gcg2503]

Poor bloke. He must be gutted.

No Landau owner wants this to happen to a fellow Landau-ite.

[big_landau]

i hope this works out for the owner and i hope the dog who stole it gets jail time.not many around so they will find it hard to anything with it.

[2011G6E]

Luckily it's a pretty rare car.

I can only offer the possible glimmer of hope a friend who owns a bike wreckers told me once. He has a list of bikes that were stolen in the area (obviously, he's a wrecker and that's where shifty characters might turn up with bits), and he said one bit of advice was to possibly put a "wanted" advert in the cars and car parts sections of local newspapers, trader magazines, and those little free trader books you see around. Say that you need any parts to suit whatever it is that got stolen, and see if anyone rings up selling bits and pieces.

Remote chance, but it has worked before and is better than nothing...

[Scoone]

From Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...4920480&type=3

This Landau was stolen a few weeks ago from Broadford/Kilmore area in Vic. Here’s the details:
1974 Ford Landau
VIN No: JG70PJ90771K
Vic rego: HELMZY
Silver in colour
Dedicated gas 351 v8
FMX auto transmission
Immaculate interior in saddle (brown)
Seats have brand new original material

Any info call Bruce Helms 0419 119 568 or the police.

[Scoone]

Refer also to Helmzy's post 289 on page 10 of the 'Stolen Car Oly Thread'

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...298647&page=10

[Pepscobra]

Thats heartbreaking, I hope it is found safe and sound.

[Bearman]

Here's the newspaper article. Fingers crossed it's found and returned to the owner undamaged......

[xfv8ford]

Damn this was originally from my area, This was a clean Landau. The family will be guttered I know how much it meant to them. Been in there family for years.
Hope they find it.

[ZGM86]

That's a beautiful car. I hate the scumbags that do this sort of thing.

[helmzy]

Hi guys,
This is my car you were talking about.
Just found this thread and thought I would let you know there has been no news on the car yet.
A bit more info too; The seats are the brown saddle type which I have seen very few Landau's with (especially in good condition) and mine was recovered in brand new original material. If anyone see's these up for sale or happening to turn up in a car I would greatly appreciated the heads up.
Thanks for everyone being on the lookout.

[Auslandau]

Really sorry about loosing it helmzy! Really do hope it turns up somewhere and they can find the ***** who took it. Just dont understand how these cars can just disappear.

[helmzy]

Hi all,

Sorry to resurrect this old thread but I just wanted to put out one last plea for help.

It's been nearly 3 years now and as you've probably guessed my Landau is still missing.
I have no doubt that has been stripped and had a respray by now but I would still love to catch the scum that took it as I hate the thought of them out there free to take another's pride and joy.

My main hope is of someone recognising the interior.
As said previously it was the 'mouse pad' style, brown nylon and brand new.
I have not seen many Landaus with the brown nylon interior in good condition and even less, if any, with brand new material.
Below is a pic of the interior.

If anyone has seen seats with this material for sale or even in a car I am (and by I, I mean the police) will be chasing up any leads at this point.
If they are in a car or if you've unknowingly purchased them, I would let you keep them as a reward if it lead to tracking down those that took the car.

Sorry about the long winded post but with all you guys out there on the lookout for parts and going to shows, I feel that one day someone will see something.
If that day ever comes pleas PM me, call/text 0439762002 or call the police.

And if you got to here, thanks for taking the time to read this.
Cheers,
Helmzy.

[FTE-063]

[helmzy]

Thanks for that BLU-220, I couldn't work it out.
Cheers,
Helmzy.

[wozman]

Scumbags