You might want to amend your thread title “stolen lorry” or similar in order for it to receive more attention. Also some pics of the vehicle in question would help greatly.
I did find this old thread about the person/company which contains a number you may like to try if you haven’t done so already.
Rob K:
You might want to amend your thread title “stolen lorry” or similar in order for it to receive more attention. Also some pics of the vehicle in question would help greatly.I did find this old thread about the person/company which contains a number you may like to try if you haven’t done so already.
Thank you Rob K, the number you refer to is a different Tony Garland but I appreciate your time. I have changed the heading and posted an image as you suggested. I think you must agree she’s a very pretty lorry!
Have you reported it to the Police? I imagine they would find him/it for you.
Harry Monk:
Have you reported it to the Police? I imagine they would find him/it for you.
I have tried to but intent has to be proved so I can’t do so until Monday but in the meantime someone may spot it out there.
Harry Monk:
Have you reported it to the Police? I imagine they would find him/it for you.
I can tell from that comment that you’ve not have many dealings with the UK police in your lifetime Harry…
artistjeffries:
On Wednesday 13th July 2011 a firm called Northern Connections picked up my 1956 Albion lorry just outside Bodmin, Cornwall to deliver to me at Cambridge. Since then my lorry has vanished into thin air and despite repeated e-mails and phone calls I am met with a resounding silence.
The director of Northern Connections, a Mr Tony Garland, personally collected the vehicle to load it onto one of his lorries but I suspect he drove it himself some considerable distance and has most likely damaged the engine and/or the gearbox in his ignorance of the limitations of such an old vehicle.
If any of you truckers out there saw a chassis/cab four wheeler on the A30, A38 or M5 on the 13th, 14th or knows of the whereabouts of my Albion could they give me a bell on 07884462140 or e-mail me at mike@transportartist.co.uk as I want my pride and joy back!
The lorry has a green cab, red chassis and wheels is about 20ft long and is very distinctive, please can anyone help?If your information leads me to recovering my Albion I am offering a reward, not money I’m afraid because I don’t have much of that but an original painting of your favourite truck is all I can offer.
Mike Jeffries
Retired driver and transport artist transportartist.co.uk
LOKKING AT THAT ID TATHER HAVE THE INSURANCE MONEY,HOPEFULLY ITS IN BITS IN A SCRAPYARD BY NOW,WHERE IT SHOULD BE,TIMES HAVE MOVED ON,HAVE A HOLIDAY WITH INSURANCE MONEY OR GET YOURSELF A DECENT TRUCK,ITS THE YEAR 2011,NOT 1911,WELL SHOT OF THAT,that bloke wants locking up for nicking that thing,he must be nuts 
ady1:
artistjeffries:
On Wednesday 13th July 2011 a firm called Northern Connections picked up my 1956 Albion lorry just outside Bodmin, Cornwall to deliver to me at Cambridge. Since then my lorry has vanished into thin air and despite repeated e-mails and phone calls I am met with a resounding silence.
The director of Northern Connections, a Mr Tony Garland, personally collected the vehicle to load it onto one of his lorries but I suspect he drove it himself some considerable distance and has most likely damaged the engine and/or the gearbox in his ignorance of the limitations of such an old vehicle.
If any of you truckers out there saw a chassis/cab four wheeler on the A30, A38 or M5 on the 13th, 14th or knows of the whereabouts of my Albion could they give me a bell on 07884462140 or e-mail me at mike@transportartist.co.uk as I want my pride and joy back!
The lorry has a green cab, red chassis and wheels is about 20ft long and is very distinctive, please can anyone help?If your information leads me to recovering my Albion I am offering a reward, not money I’m afraid because I don’t have much of that but an original painting of your favourite truck is all I can offer.
Mike Jeffries
Retired driver and transport artist transportartist.co.uk
LOKKING AT THAT ID TATHER HAVE THE INSURANCE MONEY,HOPEFULLY ITS IN BITS IN A SCRAPYARD BY NOW,WHERE IT SHOULD BE,TIMES HAVE MOVED ON,HAVE A HOLIDAY WITH INSURANCE MONEY OR GET YOURSELF A DECENT TRUCK,ITS THE YEAR 2011,NOT 1911,WELL SHOT OF THAT,that bloke wants locking up for nicking that thing,he must be nuts
You have obviously no appreciation of the finer things in life for which I pity you, if you have no information please refrain from wasting my time by making moronic comments about things you know nothing about my friend.
Hello Mike,sorry to hear your news…this wont be much help but I spent a couple of hours in the afternoons of the 13th and 14th photographing trucks on the M5 near Bristol and nothing like your lorry went by…I’m sure I would have noticed it running on its own or on a low loader.Fingers crossed that you get her back.
Bubbs. 
ady1:
artistjeffries:
On Wednesday 13th July 2011 a firm called Northern Connections picked up my 1956 Albion lorry just outside Bodmin, Cornwall to deliver to me at Cambridge. Since then my lorry has vanished into thin air and despite repeated e-mails and phone calls I am met with a resounding silence.
The director of Northern Connections, a Mr Tony Garland, personally collected the vehicle to load it onto one of his lorries but I suspect he drove it himself some considerable distance and has most likely damaged the engine and/or the gearbox in his ignorance of the limitations of such an old vehicle.
If any of you truckers out there saw a chassis/cab four wheeler on the A30, A38 or M5 on the 13th, 14th or knows of the whereabouts of my Albion could they give me a bell on 07884462140 or e-mail me at mike@transportartist.co.uk as I want my pride and joy back!
The lorry has a green cab, red chassis and wheels is about 20ft long and is very distinctive, please can anyone help?If your information leads me to recovering my Albion I am offering a reward, not money I’m afraid because I don’t have much of that but an original painting of your favourite truck is all I can offer.
Mike Jeffries
Retired driver and transport artist transportartist.co.uk
LOKKING AT THAT ID TATHER HAVE THE INSURANCE MONEY,HOPEFULLY ITS IN BITS IN A SCRAPYARD BY NOW,WHERE IT SHOULD BE,TIMES HAVE MOVED ON,HAVE A HOLIDAY WITH INSURANCE MONEY OR GET YOURSELF A DECENT TRUCK,ITS THE YEAR 2011,NOT 1911,WELL SHOT OF THAT,that bloke wants locking up for nicking that thing,he must be nuts
maybe somebody will steal something u love one day lets see if you post stupid stuff then…metal tool used for undoing nuts!!
ady1:
artistjeffries:
On Wednesday 13th July 2011 a firm called Northern Connections picked up my 1956 Albion lorry just outside Bodmin, Cornwall to deliver to me at Cambridge. Since then my lorry has vanished into thin air and despite repeated e-mails and phone calls I am met with a resounding silence.
The director of Northern Connections, a Mr Tony Garland, personally collected the vehicle to load it onto one of his lorries but I suspect he drove it himself some considerable distance and has most likely damaged the engine and/or the gearbox in his ignorance of the limitations of such an old vehicle.
If any of you truckers out there saw a chassis/cab four wheeler on the A30, A38 or M5 on the 13th, 14th or knows of the whereabouts of my Albion could they give me a bell on 07884462140 or e-mail me at mike@transportartist.co.uk as I want my pride and joy back!
The lorry has a green cab, red chassis and wheels is about 20ft long and is very distinctive, please can anyone help?If your information leads me to recovering my Albion I am offering a reward, not money I’m afraid because I don’t have much of that but an original painting of your favourite truck is all I can offer.
Mike Jeffries
Retired driver and transport artist transportartist.co.uk
LOKKING AT THAT ID TATHER HAVE THE INSURANCE MONEY,HOPEFULLY ITS IN BITS IN A SCRAPYARD BY NOW,WHERE IT SHOULD BE,TIMES HAVE MOVED ON,HAVE A HOLIDAY WITH INSURANCE MONEY OR GET YOURSELF A DECENT TRUCK,ITS THE YEAR 2011,NOT 1911,WELL SHOT OF THAT,that bloke wants locking up for nicking that thing,he must be nuts
And you want locking up for that pathetic comment. And people wonder why drivers have bad reputations it’s no ■■■■■■■ surprise with attitudes like yours! I can only hope you have nothing stolen from you that’s your pride and joy and you to feel what it’s ■■■■■■■ like to lose something that means something too you! 
I hope you get your truck back Mike I’ll keep a look out and I’ll spread the word around the drivers I know. Be sure to let us know when you get it back!!
Cheers
Jonny 
ady1:
LOKKING AT THAT ID TATHER HAVE THE INSURANCE MONEY,HOPEFULLY ITS IN BITS IN A SCRAPYARD BY NOW,WHERE IT SHOULD BE,TIMES HAVE MOVED ON,HAVE A HOLIDAY WITH INSURANCE MONEY OR GET YOURSELF A DECENT TRUCK,ITS THE YEAR 2011,NOT 1911,WELL SHOT OF THAT,that bloke wants locking up for nicking that thing,he must be nuts
Ady, you appear to be a little confused. This is not a working truck, and the fact that is the year 2011 is irrelevant. This is a preserved vehicle. Many such vehicles exist and are shown at fairs and rallies where they are enjoyed by members of the public. Here, for example are some similar preserved vehicles at the Preston Steam Fair taken earlier this year.
Hope this has clarified the situation for you.
Hi Mike
Sorry to hear about your truck…
I’ll pass your photo onto my boss at work, he’s very into restoring old trucks and has about 10 of his own. He knows alot of people in that field.
Do you have any more pictures, or any info on distinguishing features etc that may help identify it.
Best of Luck.
Kate
What a strange situation. Is this company advertised in a magazine or something? Do they purport to be vehicle movement specialists or truck thieves?
If they are not answering the phone I would suggest a visit with a couple of persuasive lads from up North,
ady1:
artistjeffries:
On Wednesday 13th July 2011 a firm called Northern Connections picked up my 1956 Albion lorry just outside Bodmin, Cornwall to deliver to me at Cambridge. Since then my lorry has vanished into thin air and despite repeated e-mails and phone calls I am met with a resounding silence.
The director of Northern Connections, a Mr Tony Garland, personally collected the vehicle to load it onto one of his lorries but I suspect he drove it himself some considerable distance and has most likely damaged the engine and/or the gearbox in his ignorance of the limitations of such an old vehicle.
If any of you truckers out there saw a chassis/cab four wheeler on the A30, A38 or M5 on the 13th, 14th or knows of the whereabouts of my Albion could they give me a bell on 07884462140 or e-mail me at mike@transportartist.co.uk as I want my pride and joy back!
The lorry has a green cab, red chassis and wheels is about 20ft long and is very distinctive, please can anyone help?If your information leads me to recovering my Albion I am offering a reward, not money I’m afraid because I don’t have much of that but an original painting of your favourite truck is all I can offer.
Mike Jeffries
Retired driver and transport artist transportartist.co.uk
LOKKING AT THAT ID TATHER HAVE THE INSURANCE MONEY,HOPEFULLY ITS IN BITS IN A SCRAPYARD BY NOW,WHERE IT SHOULD BE,TIMES HAVE MOVED ON,HAVE A HOLIDAY WITH INSURANCE MONEY OR GET YOURSELF A DECENT TRUCK,ITS THE YEAR 2011,NOT 1911,WELL SHOT OF THAT,that bloke wants locking up for nicking that thing,he must be nuts
Good god man your an idiot
Wheel Nut:
What a strange situation. Is this company advertised in a magazine or something? Do they purport to be vehicle movement specialists or truck thieves?If they are not answering the phone I would suggest a visit with a couple of persuasive lads from up North,
I found the company on Shipley and looked them up on Companies House and they claimed to have 8 wagons including a low loader so I went ahead after I spoke to Garland.
artistjeffries:
Wheel Nut:
What a strange situation. Is this company advertised in a magazine or something? Do they purport to be vehicle movement specialists or truck thieves?If they are not answering the phone I would suggest a visit with a couple of persuasive lads from up North,
I found the company on Shipley and looked them up on Companies House and they claimed to have 8 wagons including a low loader so I went ahead after I spoke to Garland.
What details do you have for them? Post what you know about them here please, address, phone numbers, name(s) etc.
tell you what ady, if you dont have anything helpful to put on here why dont you keep your gob shut. i mean how old are you?..
show a little respect and compassion to other people ESPECIALLY someone whos a victim of crime, one day you never know when you will be looking for something or someone close to your heart (god forbid).
mike,
hope something good comes out of it, any information on this company or pictures of the truck? will keep my eyes out at future rallies etc…
wirralpete:
tell you what ady, if you dont have anything helpful to put on here why dont you keep your gob shut. i mean how old are you?..
show a little respect and compassion to other people ESPECIALLY someone whos a victim of crime, one day you never know when you will be looking for something or someone close to your heart (god forbid).mike,
hope something good comes out of it, any information on this company or pictures of the truck? will keep my eyes out at future rallies etc…
Thank you pete, only the one picture at present but I’ll try to find more. The company is Northern Connections and their address is 14 Savile Road, Methley, Leeds LS26 9HS, 01977 518301 or 07986711049
just had a look on internet and found this page not good mate
companiesintheuk.co.uk/ltd/n … ions-leeds
think as this has gone missing whilst in the companies care, the police should be involved and at least you should be given a crime number! lets hope you get some good news mate…
wirralpete:
just had a look on internet and found this page not good matecompaniesintheuk.co.uk/ltd/n … ions-leeds
think as this has gone missing whilst in the companies care, the police should be involved and at least you should be given a crime number! lets hope you get some good news mate…
As stated earlier the police have to prove intent so I have to wait until Monday to formally report it stolen. Thanks for the link, wish I’d found that earlier!