R50/53 MINI Police cars??
I haven't seen any MINI cop cars around here (in Detroit). This does not mean that there are none, since Detroit-Metro area is HUGE. Somehow I doubt the whole rumor though. Cops usually stick to buying american-brand cars (especially around here).
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>>Anyone know if any Police departments are using MINIs as thier squad cars? I heard a rumor that detroit is. Man I would like to see a pic of one of those.
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But that Miata was a DARE car, somebody donated it to them, it was never used for any actual patrols. Unlike the 'vette they used for speed enforcement on the Turnpike in Palm Beach County. There was a blurb about the Miata on FHP's website a few years back.
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canadian auto: policecanada.ca/mirabel16.jpg
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Here's one of a Polizei car. Now, that's sweet: www.hufgefluester.de/Lokalpresse/2002/Polizei02/polmini.jpg
I saw a picture of a California Highway Patrol car that was sweet. www.bmwm5.com/greg/sf_02_carshow/images/mini_chp_800.jpg I know that it's been posted on this board before... a few months back. It was at the SF Auto Show, I believe.
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Here's one of a Polizei car. Now, that's sweet: www.hufgefluester.de/Lokalpresse/2002/Polizei02/polmini.jpg
I saw a picture of a California Highway Patrol car that was sweet. www.bmwm5.com/greg/sf_02_carshow/images/mini_chp_800.jpg I know that it's been posted on this board before... a few months back. It was at the SF Auto Show, I believe.
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I know I've seen an SFPD mini picture somewhere. Let me see if I can fin it....
try this on for size
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>>Anyone know if any Police departments are using MINIs as thier squad cars? I heard a rumor that detroit is. Man I would like to see a pic of one of those.
NYIll, When do we get to see a pic of your car at a fire scene? We'd love to see that!
NYIll, When do we get to see a pic of your car at a fire scene? We'd love to see that!
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>>I know I've seen an SFPD mini picture somewhere. Let me see if I can fin it....
>>try this on for size
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Now this is a proper looking Black & White! Exactly what I would envision one should look like. I notice the red/blue lights on the rearview, very cool. I think the only thing I would add is an old fashioned "bubble gum machine" (light) on top. :smile:
>>try this on for size
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Now this is a proper looking Black & White! Exactly what I would envision one should look like. I notice the red/blue lights on the rearview, very cool. I think the only thing I would add is an old fashioned "bubble gum machine" (light) on top. :smile:
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>>A funny thought just hit me -- that MINI Cop car pulling over a huge SUV!
They'd have to have some sort of periscope-style extension to put the flashing lights on. Otherwise the Expedition and H2 drivers would never see the lights in the rearview mirror...
And while they're at it, hook up the tack spray or oil slick to the blank toggle.
They'd have to have some sort of periscope-style extension to put the flashing lights on. Otherwise the Expedition and H2 drivers would never see the lights in the rearview mirror...
And while they're at it, hook up the tack spray or oil slick to the blank toggle.
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>> Is that a real working SFPD patrol car, or just a "novelty conversion"?
>> Either way it looks really cool...
I found the the pic on a mini2 thread about a recent North American auto show. The person who took the shot I believe said it was on display there, in the SFPD section and not with the other mini's. I don't think the car is in comission, as I have many friends living in and around SF and none of them have ever mentioned seeing any mini cops. It's too bad though, cus this car sure looks a lot cuter than the mustang 3.0's they were useing last time I was there.
>> Either way it looks really cool...
I found the the pic on a mini2 thread about a recent North American auto show. The person who took the shot I believe said it was on display there, in the SFPD section and not with the other mini's. I don't think the car is in comission, as I have many friends living in and around SF and none of them have ever mentioned seeing any mini cops. It's too bad though, cus this car sure looks a lot cuter than the mustang 3.0's they were useing last time I was there.
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While I wouldn't expect that car to be used as a patrol vehicle, the cops do use a lot of cars with a high "cool" factor for use in the DARE program, and for other outreach programs where impressing kids is helpful.
I wouldn't be surprised if this is one of those.
I wouldn't be surprised if this is one of those.
