While on vacation in Rome, Italy I spotted some Alfa Romeo’s driven by the Carabinieri. The Carabinieri are the national gendarmerie (military force with law enforcement duties among the civilian population) of Italy who primarily carry out domestic policing duties. It is … Continued
I don’t get that many opportunities to show fire department cars, so I was really gladded when I stumbled across this 1966 Ford Country Sedan Wagon fire chief’s car. This wagon allegedly served the people of Oregon for over 35-years. … Continued
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) purchased and tested (12) 1979 Chevy Z-28 Camaros as part of their Special Purpose Vehicle Study program. Three cars each were assigned to four areas — Redding, Bakersfield, El Centro, and West Los Angeles. In … Continued
This armored XJ8L was used by the Government Car and Despatch Agency (GCS) from new and comes with the history of having served both former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as well as Prime Minister David Cameron. ‘LX10 BZK’ is an … Continued
Kerry Turley wanted to build a V8 interceptor as a tribute to the Road Warrior, and solicited the help of Gordon Hayes and Grant Hodgson. Kerry’s no beginner when it comes to old Falcons: “I used to do GT Falcons … Continued
The Cannonball Run. I remember going to see the movie in the theater in 1981 with my best friend Joe. The movie was based on a real outlaw cross country race held (4) times from 1971 to 1979. As a … Continued
Named Best Police Vehicle at this year’s Lights and Sirens Cruise – the kickoff to the Woodward Dream Cruise in Michigan, LaSalle Police Car 48 beat out 44 other police vehicles. It was the first time a Canadian vehicle won … Continued
Purchased in 1942, this UL patrolled the highways of Texas with the 74-cu in Flathead V-Twin rumbling over the asphalt. The Texas Highway Patrol used the Harley to escort military convoys during WWII, while helping handle duties usually reserved for … Continued
When motor vehicles in California were first seen as needing legislation, law enforcement agencies began to patrol using motorcycles, cars and trucks. Motorcycle officers in 1920 Fresno, started a group to assist each other and promote road safety – the … Continued
This original 1970 Plymouth Satellite was manufactured at Chrysler’s Lynch Road Michigan plant and purchased by the Seattle Police Department on April 17, 1970. During that year Chrysler manufactured only 53 of the “Special Order” police versions nationwide, with Seattle … Continued