Need help finding stolen car!!

[Big Al1]

Hello all! My 1971 Olds Cutlass convertable was stolen this past weekend in Panama City, Fl. The lose was not discovered for two days, so I doubt if I'll
ever see it again, but there's always a possibilty. Vin# is 342671M146200
If by chance you do see it, please contact the Bay county Sheriff at 850-248-2178 Case# 2012-018931. Thanks for your help!!

[keiser31]

Just posted on Facebook. Good luck in the recovery of your beautiful car. John

[CarFreak]

Posted info & pic to an Olds Forum (not here).

Good luck

[avgwarhawk]

Sorry to hear that. I hope the car is located.

[Terry Bond]

Please keep us informed of what is happening.
What were the circumstances - taken from the garage? trailer?
Very sorry to hear of stuff like this but any info that can be shared with folks here might help prevent future thefts for someone.

[Big Al1]

Please keep us informed of what is happening.
What were the circumstances - taken from the garage? trailer?
Very sorry to hear of stuff like this but any info that can be shared with folks here might help prevent future thefts for someone.

Thanks all. I had the car a a trim shop to have the carpet and seat covers replaced. The seat covers were on back order so I told them t keep the car until the parts came in, since it was supposed to be a short wait. They were waiting for the seat covers before starting the project. The car was locked inside a chain link fence compound with a 12"trailer and a boat blocking it in. The "perps" got in Saturday night, as close as we can figure, moved everything out of the way and took the car, even though there were other items of greater value they could have taken.
I have it insured with Hagarty, so they will pay full value that I put on the car, but I'd rather have the car back. It's my "Car I own now because I couldn't afford it 40 years ago". I'm sure htere's a lot of us in that club!!

[51dyno]

Can you report it to US customs in case someone try to exports it????






































it???

[John_Maine]

Is there any way to hide a GPS on an old car so it can be tracked? I'm not too up on electronic things and maybe it's cost prohibitive. Just wondering.

[rowan782]

Sure, but got to keep the batteries on the unit charged.

[bbrroowwnn]

Sure, but got to keep the batteries on the unit charged.

Some are powered off the 12V DC battery in car

[CarFreak]

Is there any way to hide a GPS on an old car so it can be tracked?

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[Kingoftheroad]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful car, hope you get it back ASAP !!

I'm probably to far away but, if I do see it or hear about it, I will report it !!

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