It may subsequently have been sold for its scrap value.
The scrap value of Brussels was donated towards the cost.
In 1940 Canada had a lack of training tanks and bought most vehicles at scrap value.
The deal had no risk because even if oil prices did not rise, the scrap value of each tanker was $5 million.
Many were brought there in the early 1960s for their scrap value.
Police investigating the theft believe it could have been stolen for scrap value.
Some dealers have claimed that they did pass on the scrap value of the car to buyers.
Equipment worth over £15,000 was taken in the raid believed to be for its scrap value.
If they are bronze, police estimate the scrap value at about $1.50 a pound.
It's the kind of jewelry that years ago was basically traded for scrap value.