Police Minor still in service???

Post by dp » Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:34 pm

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoe ... minor.html

Post by **alanworland** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:38 pm

I think all forces round the country should get one!

Post by **8009STEVE** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:40 pm

So is it free tax as a historic vehicle or is it free tax as a police car?

Post by **MoggyTech** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:59 pm

I remember these from my late teens when I had motor bikes. We had a few laughs back in those days, playing cat and mouse

Our local Bobby in Edinburgh used to drive one, knickname 'Smiler', a great guy. The bike 'gang' would often meet in the carpark behind my parents house, and if he passed by, he would always stop for a chat, while at the same time checking out tax discs and tyres

Oh happy days...

Post by **dunketh** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:53 am

Shame they dont run 1800vvc engines in them and use them as effective 'street sleeper' police.

Nova boy speeds past laughing - until the Minor pulls him over at 110.

Post by **matt993fod** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 8:49 pm

Incredible! I once met a police panda-moggy.

It had a natty little CB radio and everything!

Post by **Sidney'61** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:37 pm

He states in that report 'Even those who aren't speeding slow down to have a look'
Is going slower and having a nosey at an attraction on the other side of the road really that much safer than going faster and watching whats on the road in front of you?

Post by **8009STEVE** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:38 am

Is going slower and having a nosey at an attraction on the other side of the road really that much safer than going faster and watching whats on the road in front of you?

I would rather see somebody braking in front of me than the aftermath of somebody that didnt