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A Lower Mainland man is without a prized possession, after a classic car was stolen from his garage. 

Colin Franklin, 72, had his 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible stolen, which he estimated is worth $85,000. He had owned the vehicle for just under a month. 

A neighbour's security camera shows it was likely taken just after 5 a.m. on Aug. 11.

Franklin, who lives near Morgan Creek in Surrey, was informed by RCMP that it's likely the thieves plan to ship the vehicle overseas. 

"I don't need the money, quite honestly ... I just need the car," Franklin told CTV.

– with files from CTV Vancouver