Ausmini
It is currently Mon Jul 28, 2025 11:28 pm

Board index » Mini Chat » Mini Chat

All times are UTC + 10 hours




Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 2
  [ 17 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2  Next
  Print view Previous topic | Next topic 
Author Message
clubman75
 Post subject: Police Minis
PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 12:30 pm 
Offline
848cc
848cc

Joined: Wed Mar 23, 2016 1:58 pm
Posts: 12
Location: Phillip Island, Victoria
Hey guys,

I plan on making a police replica. I have a clubman, and i think there used to be police clubmans in the UK.
I can't seem to find any photos, and i want to make a replica.

If anyone has any information or photos, please post them as it will be a really great help.

Also what are people thoughts?

Cheers Alex.
Top
 Profile  
 
timmy201
 Post subject: Re: Police Minis
PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 12:43 pm 
Offline
1275cc
1275cc
User avatar

Joined: Sun Apr 29, 2012 1:19 pm
Posts: 4502
Location: Wollongong, NSW
There were definitely some Mk1 and vans used
http://www.policecaruk.com/ClassicFleet ... Fleet.html
You could get this as inspiration..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dinky-Toys-Po ... 1168720676

_________________
Image
Top
 Profile  
 
winabbey
 Post subject: Re: Police Minis
PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 1:12 pm 
Offline
1360cc
1360cc
User avatar

Joined: Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:04 pm
Posts: 6751
Location: Melbourne, VIC
I don't recall ever seeing a UK Police Mini in Clubman style. Every article and photo to date shows the round-nose. Lots of photos of these online, or I can send you some.

NSW Police used the Clubman GT as an unmarked pursuit car, and standard Clubmans as station and escort vehicles, like in the photo below.

Attachment:
Station Clubman Anzac Pde Darley Rd Feb 1973.jpg


You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

_________________
ex-NSW Police 1970 MK II Cooper S
VMCI #43
Top
 Profile  
 
clubman75
 Post subject: Re: Police Minis
PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 2:41 pm 
Offline
848cc
848cc

Joined: Wed Mar 23, 2016 1:58 pm
Posts: 12
Location: Phillip Island, Victoria
yeah i am thinking of going full baby blue with white roof.

what did the station and escort cars look like?
Top
 Profile  
 
drmini in aust
 Post subject: Re: Police Minis
PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 2:45 pm 
Offline
religious status
religious status
User avatar

Joined: Fri Mar 19, 2004 6:19 pm
Posts: 39757
Location: near Baulkham Hills, NSW
There were few Clubman cars built in the UK. Made for only 10? years then dropped. They kept making round nose ones as well, and these carried on until 2000.

_________________
DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R. :mrgreen:
Top
 Profile  
 
winabbey
 Post subject: Re: Police Minis
PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 3:09 pm 
Offline
1360cc
1360cc
User avatar

Joined: Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:04 pm
Posts: 6751
Location: Melbourne, VIC
clubman75 wrote:
what did the station and escort cars look like?

That's one in the photo above. :wink:

They were used for non-pursuit work, so delivering summons, escorting wide loads, general police station administrative work, etc.

_________________
ex-NSW Police 1970 MK II Cooper S
VMCI #43
Top
 Profile  
 
Flute
 Post subject: Re: Police Minis
PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 4:17 pm 
Offline
1275cc
1275cc
User avatar

Joined: Thu Dec 21, 2006 11:50 am
Posts: 2639
Location: Bentleigh Melbourne Victoria Australia
Great idea but check the regs before you go too far.

_________________
Flute - 68 MK I Cooper S
Member: VMCI #2474
Member: International Mini Model Collectors Club


Last edited by Flute on Thu Aug 18, 2016 7:00 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Top
 Profile  
 
rodmac
 Post subject: Re: Police Minis
PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 5:40 pm 
Offline
848cc
848cc

Joined: Tue Jun 26, 2007 3:16 pm
Posts: 196
Location: Brisbane - south
Is that a seat belt I see dangling from the passengers door?

Cheers
Rod

_________________
1967 New British Racing Green Mk1 Cooper S, 1967 Lake Green 1275 MG Midget, 1969 Jet Red / Crystal White Mk2 Cooper S, 1972 Gambier Turquoise Clubman GT (ex police), 1972 Camino Gold Clubman GT, 2009 JCW Challenge Edition, Megane RS265, Clio RS220.
Top
 Profile  
 
gtogreen1969
 Post subject: Re: Police Minis
PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 5:41 pm 
Offline
1275cc
1275cc
User avatar

Joined: Fri May 02, 2008 3:07 pm
Posts: 5123
Location: The Internet
rodmac wrote:
Is that a seat belt I see dangling from the passengers door?

Cheers
Rod

Yes
Top
 Profile  
 
bluehishouse
 Post subject: Re: Police Minis
PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 6:28 pm 
Offline
848cc
848cc
User avatar

Joined: Sun Jul 31, 2016 8:20 pm
Posts: 413
Location: Newcastle
I have a station car but only a few parts of the outside are stock. Mine is Stella blue and i think the roof was too.

Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk

_________________
http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=93352

If I'm carrying on like a pork-chop, I'm having a great time.

If I go very quiet there's a very good chance I broke something.
Top
 Profile  
 
clubman75
 Post subject: Re: Police Minis
PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 9:43 pm 
Offline
848cc
848cc

Joined: Wed Mar 23, 2016 1:58 pm
Posts: 12
Location: Phillip Island, Victoria
bluehishouse wrote:
I have a station car but only a few parts of the outside are stock. Mine is Stella blue and i think the roof was too.

Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk


can you show me some pictures please?
Top
 Profile  
 
gtogreen1969
 Post subject: Re: Police Minis
PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 10:14 pm 
Offline
1275cc
1275cc
User avatar

Joined: Fri May 02, 2008 3:07 pm
Posts: 5123
Location: The Internet
clubman75 wrote:
bluehishouse wrote:
I have a station car but only a few parts of the outside are stock. Mine is Stella blue and i think the roof was too.

Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk


can you show me some pictures please?


viewtopic.php?f=3&t=93352
Top
 Profile  
 
bluehishouse
 Post subject: Re: Police Minis
PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 10:14 pm 
Offline
848cc
848cc
User avatar

Joined: Sun Jul 31, 2016 8:20 pm
Posts: 413
Location: Newcastle
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=93352
There will be lots of pics tomorrow I'll try get the colour

Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk

_________________
http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=93352

If I'm carrying on like a pork-chop, I'm having a great time.

If I go very quiet there's a very good chance I broke something.
Top
 Profile  
 
9YaTaH
 Post subject: Re: Police Minis
PostPosted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 9:06 am 
Offline
1360cc
1360cc
User avatar

Joined: Sun Apr 11, 2004 11:32 am
Posts: 12390
Location: Sthrn HiLoLands, NSW, Australia
rodmac wrote:
Is that a seat belt I see dangling from the passengers door?

Cheers
Rod


Like a lot of other rules, I believe Police were exempt from wearing them, operating 2 way radios etc etc

_________________
"Show me the Mini!"
Top
 Profile  
 
Minicooper4me
 Post subject: Re: Police Minis
PostPosted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 6:38 pm 
Offline
998cc
998cc

Joined: Sat Nov 23, 2013 7:20 pm
Posts: 645
Location: Victoria
Also gets in the way when rushing into Maccas!
Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 2
  [ 17 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2  Next

Board index » Mini Chat » Mini Chat

All times are UTC + 10 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 103 guests

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Jump to:  

© 2016 Ausmini. All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.