advice on getting back stolen bike?

You may remember that earlier this year (feb) my much loved '67 bonnie was
stolen from my garage in Bristol. Something very strange has happened this
week in that an estate car was dumped less than 10 yards from my garage and
after being towed away to the pound, was found to contain my bike - stripped
down & some damage but looks like it's nearly all there, however it now
belongs to Norwich Union who have instructed 'Bluecycle auctioneers' to sell
it, does anyone know the procedure to deal with them as they are not
replying to e-mails and their site seems as clear as mud, can't find the
auction area or how to put in a bid.
Pete.

 

Stranger than fiction eh! The twighlight zone has nothing on your area.
Have you tried writing or phoning them?

Rick.

 

still 'together' suggest that whoever the fuckers were that took it they
were not bikers & knew nothing about bikes totally unrelated parts removed
and bits that would be the first off in any strip-down left on the frame!

Just tried to get to their web site and can't even get that now! will keep
trying though, not really sure about getting it back as I put so much
work,time & money into getting it right the last time and now have a new
bike bought with the insurance pay out (yes the garage it a lot more secure
now ;-) ) But I had the bonnie for 20 years and it was kind of part of me -
certainly out lasted all the women that I've been out with.

Pete.

 

Bluecycle is a trade only auction.

 

www.bluecycle.com appears to be only for the trade. You will have to find a
salvage trader who is registered with them and get them to bid on your
behalf.
Chris

 

union told me to contact them though, knowing that fact and being part of
the n/u group.
Pete.

 

.... and it was more fun to ride, as well.

 

I wouldn't say that of all of them - but certianly a few !!!!!