Introduced in 2003, this range of international Police cars has become
very popular with collectors
throughout the world. With five new releases due this year
this series will form an
important part of authentic Police vehicle history. All of these models
are crafted in 1:43 scale to the same exacting standards you have
come to expect from Brooklin.
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IPV 30 - 1949 Triumph Roadster
'Lancashire'
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IPV 29 - 1961 Austin A99 Westminster
'Bath Police'
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IPV 28 - 1954 Wolseley 6-90 'Metropolitan
Police'
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IPV 27 - 1956 Pontiac Chieftain
'C.H.P.'
A slightly more upmarket choice than a Chevrolet or Ford, the
Pontiac was nevertheless a popular vehicle for American police and sheriff
departments.
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IPV 26 - 1947 Chevrolet Stylemaster
Delivery 'Dallas'
A famous maid-of-all-work the Chevy Sedan Delivery was a common
sight in every American town, being the staple vehicle of many businesses.
It was logical therefore that many police forces also used this vehicle.
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IPV 25 - 1956 Ford Mainline 'R.C.M.P'
What state in the USA or Canada didn’t have a number
of these Fords in its fleet? The famous Ford qualities of inexpensive
durability ensured that this was a popular choice all over the North
American continent.
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IPV 24 - 1936 Morris Ten-Four 'Sunderland'
Famously appearing in the film ‘Vera Drake’, the
Morris 10-4, like other Tens made during the 30s was popular as a divisional
car. Our version is fitted with the wartime blackout headlamp cowl.
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IPV 23 - 1956 Austin A90 'Essex'
The big Austin A90 was an ideal police car. With plenty of
room and a brisk performance it saw service with a number of forces
around the country.
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IPV 22 - 1945 Sunbeam-Talbot Ten
'Surrey'
The Sunbeam-Talbot 10 was not a fast car, using an overhead
valve version of the Hillman Minx engine. However, as a divisional car
it was ideal.
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IPV 21 - 1956 Plymouth Plaza -
Harwood Heights
Harwood Heights adopted a particularly unusual colour scheme
for their squad cars. The Plaza was a popular choice among State and
County police forces. |
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IPV 20 - 1959 Mercury Commuter
- Milwaukee
Milwaukee was not the only State to employ Commuters. Large,
practical wagons, they were ideally suited to police work. |
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IPV 19 - 1965 Ford Corsair - Cheshire
Divisional Car
The Corsair was ideally suited for divisional duties although
the cheaper, more economical Cortina swiftly replaced it. |
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IPV 18 - 1936 Hudsin Terraplane
6-62 Sedan - Pennsylvania Motor Police
Our version of the Terraplane Sedan shows that American police
cars were not always black and white! Pennsylvania Police chose pale
grey for their cars. |
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IPV 17 - 1952 Morris Minor - Cheshire
Constabulary
Commonly remembered as a Panda Car in its later guise, the
early MM Minor was a popular choice as a divisional car. |
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IPV 16 - 1952 Ford Ranger - Israeli
Police
The ubiquitous Ford F1 turned up in every corner of the world
during its production run, performing every task imaginable. The Israeli
Police found this truck's tough qualities invaluable.
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IPV 15 - 1953 Jowett Javelin -
States Of Jersey
The Javelin was an unusual choice as a police vehicle, but
Jersey operated this model during the 1950s. |
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IPV 14MET - 1948 Wolseley 18/85
- Metropolitan Police
What British film of the period didn't feature on of these
beauties, driving round very quiet London streets with the bell ringing
loudly! |
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IPV 14 - 1948 Wolseley 18/85 -
Worcestershire Constabulary
This was a popular choice with many police forces offering
good performance with plenty of room. |
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IPV 13 - 1971 Hillman Avenger -
Garda
This Police Vehicle would have been a common sight on the Irish roads
during the 1970’s. |
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IPV 12 - 1955 Dodge Coronet - Stockholm
Strange but true, the big Dodge was used by Swedish Police in the 1950’s.
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IPV 11 - 1949 Oldsmobile 88 Rocket
- California Highway Patrol
With the powerful new 307 cubic inch Rocket V8, the “Rocket 88’s”
proved to be formidable patrol cars. |
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IPV 10 - 1951 Ford Fordor - San
Francisco Police Department
The Ford was a popular vehicle used by numerous city Police departments
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IPV 09 - 1954 Kaiser Manhattan
- Ohio Highway Patrol
The Kaiser Manhattan would fit into the category of ‘odd’
police cars. |
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IPV 08 - 1949 Ford V8 Pilot - Cornwall
County Constabulary
With a top speed of just over 82 mph and acceleration of 0-60 in just
20 seconds, this was a very popular car with many police forces throughout
the country. |
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IPV 07 - 1953 Austin A40 Somerset
- Surrey Constabulary
The Austin A40 Somerset had a Four-cylinder, overhead valve, 1200cc
engine that was capable of a top speed of only 71mph. Our model is a
replica of one used by Surrey Constabulary and bore the number UPC 241.
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IPV 06 - 1966 Humber Super Snipe
Estate - Kent County Constabulary
The Humber Super Snipe Estate had a six-cylinder overhead valve engine
capable of delivering 130 bhp at 4,800 rpm. |
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IPV 05 - 1956 MG Magnette ZA -
Essex Constabulary
A true sporting thoroughbred with the elegance and comfort of a luxury
saloon. It had a 1.5-litre super smooth engine and lively acceleration
and was able to cruise limitlessly. This car was used by Essex Constabulary
and the number was 506 EEU. |
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IPV 04 - 1972 Vauxhall Ventora
- Huddersfield & District Police Force
This was the famous ‘Coke bottle’ style FD Series with the
big 3.3-litre six that gave lightning acceleration, tremendous top-gear
performance and capable of a top speed of 106 mph.Our model represents
a Ventora used by Huddersfield & District Police force. |
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IPV 03 - 1952 Singer SM 1500 -
Kent County Constabulary
From its distinctive front grille to the rear bumper, modern styled
gauges to the moulded rear window - the SM1500 was different. There
were many features designed especially for safety and comfort including
two leading shoe brake system. |
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IPV 02 - 1956 Ford Mainline - Indiana
State Police
The V8 Ford Mainline was a robust and reliable vehicle, and many police
forces throughout the states used them. They were fast and easy to handle
and were in service for many years. Our model is a typical example used
by Indiana State Police and bore the number 87.5621. |
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IPV 01 - 1961 Austin A110 Westminster
- Hampshire & I.O.W Constabulary
Styled by Farina this example of the Austin A110 Westminster as used
by the Hampshire & I.O.W police force was capable of 100 mph delivered
from the six-cylinder, 120 bhp engine. This vehicle’s registration
number was COU 472C. |