Stolen Mk2 Cav hatch CDi E740FLF

[GreyDJ]

I know its not one of my Calibra Turbos but it was nicked off my drive in Milton Keynes this evening.

I've just completed its restoration, full of rare new parts, was hoping to keep it for the next 20 years.

Bastards.

[big_gordy]

sorry to hear that m8

[Robs-se]

Not good news, some people just dont like us to have nice things. Hope you get it back in one piece

[v6 steve]

thats s**t mate do you have any pics so we can keep an eye out for you

[GreyDJ]

Woooppppppeeeeeeee ;D ;D ;D

One of my mates spotted the Cav behind his house down an alley that he knows as a dumping spot for cars. He thought he recognised it and rang me this morning just in case before he called the police. We instantly went over to recover it. It is now home.

Damage is much as expected. Steering column top area badly damaged, radio ripped out but still there. However, it has been reversed or crashed into a skip or wall so there is damaged back panel/bumper/quarter panel/tailgate and missing trim.

Apart from that all seems OK. It had done about 60 miles and still had over half a tank of fuel in it. Looks like it was taken mainly for the 3 mile trip home from the pub.

Huge relief and thanks to everyone's thoughts and help.

John

Can a Mod please add @Found' to the thread title?

[v6 steve]

thats good news mate pitty they had to bump it for you, scum like that should be shot and left at the side of the road

[tazz666]

thats good news mate pitty they had to bump it for you, scum like that should be shot and left at the side of the road

thats too good for the scum
but well done on getting her back

[GreyDJ]

At least this particular 'scum' didn't trash it. Seemed to have used it for the trip home from the pub, by the long route, with a little light ramming on the way.

This is the back of the car now. We are trying to save the hatch!

[Robs-se]

Hope you can salvage it, thats a good looking motor

[GreyDJ]

Thanks, its only the tailgate that is the real problem.

37k miles makes it really good looking underneath

[matty0785]

a mate of mine has a set of rear lights and other bits lying around for mk2 cavy if you need stuff pm me and i will pass details on

[Allys Cally]

glad to see you've got it back, pity about the damage though

[GreyDJ]

a mate of mine has a set of rear lights and other bits lying around for mk2 cavy if you need stuff pm me and i will pass details on

Thanks for the thought. Fortunately I am a hoarder! so have spare parts at home. However get him to get in touch as I might put them 'in stock'

07769 938946 John

[GreyDJ]

glad to see you've got it back, pity about the damage though

Thanks for the comment.

The steering column etc is now replaced and the tailgate is well on the way to being saved. It could have been so much worse.

[tazz666]

not to bad,but work that shouldnt have to be done glad you have it back mate .I had 8 MK2 cavaliers most of them SRi's and GLi's and i still would swap my vectra for one Good luck on getting it fixed mate