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ScottishTC · Post by **ScottishTC** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 5:21 pm

Well, I'd be worried if I saw that looming in my rear-view mirror....albeit that'd be because I'd know that I'd worked on the brakes!!

norway_triumph · Post by **norway_triumph** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 7:23 pm

nice one
are you allowed to own (and fit) police equipement to your cars in uk. Over here we would get pulled over by the real ones straight away ..

Uncle Frank · Post by **Uncle Frank** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 7:24 pm

very nice! 8) , Jimbo will be very jealous, he`s always wanted a Marina Police car

, where did you find that top box?, it looks the business 8) , makes a nice change from all those boring little Allegro panda cars!, we have a Police sergeant down here who used to drive Marina TC`s in the Hampshire force as high speed pursuit cars :shock:

, apparently he said they could catch most things as long as you put a bag of cement in the boot to keep the arse end on the ground

ScottishTC · Post by **ScottishTC** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 8:09 pm

You're right Jan, it would not be legal for any car to be on the road whilst bearing the word "police", that would have to be covered up. Likewise, any emergency equipment must be beyond use (blue light covered and two-tones disabled).

Technically speaking, the Road Traffic Act says that it's an offence "whether working or not" but I'll find a way round it.

A friend of mine knew of my passion for classic cars and managed to come up with the roofbox and blue light. They aren't wired up (but can be quite easilly), just placed on the roof. I also have two tones for under the bonnet and another friend in the signwriting business (for the old "jam sandwich")...my only torment is whether to do it or not!

Having looked into it, not many forces had Marinas - I've heard of those Hampshire TCs (apparently, they soon became Chief Inspectors' motors [for major incidents] as the pursuit drivers didn't rate them) and even have a book depicting one of them in action! 8)

USspecGT · Post by **USspecGT** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 8:45 pm

I like that scenario alot. Does anyone have any pics of Marinas in police guise. Is there any way you can do a scan of that book....

Chris

martinmarina · Post by **martinmarina** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 9:11 pm

love the scenario , you need some side emblems to match , Essex Police etc

Clan Chieftain · Post by **Clan Chieftain** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 10:33 pm

8) amazing what you can get stuart when you become a plastic plod

JubileeNut · Post by **JubileeNut** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 10:40 pm

This is the only picture I could find if you google Morris Marina!

The General · Post by **The General** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 10:57 pm

nice lights, dont get any ideas about pulling me over

ScottishTC · Post by **ScottishTC** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 11:13 pm

larryital wrote:8) amazing what you can get stuart when you become a plastic plod

On the plus side, at least I've got transport for when those Ford Focus panda cars break down!!

Love that Earls Court pic - I only wish I could have a shot!! I'll check for that pic of the Hampshire TC diving round a roundabout tomorrow!

Ray, hope that's you not get any ideas about trying to outrun me in the General!!

Roscoe P. Coltraine I am not!!

Clan Chieftain · Post by **Clan Chieftain** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 11:16 pm

8) feel a "dukes of scotland" coming on.??

The General · Post by **The General** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 11:16 pm

outrunning will be no probs once the twin carbs go in, but then again rememver what happened at moffat 2 years ago ?

Clan Chieftain · Post by **Clan Chieftain** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 11:19 pm

8) when you filmed him in the showers?????

The General · Post by **The General** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 11:21 pm

sssh nobody knows about that, besides i was to late when i bust in the door.

ScottishTC · Post by **ScottishTC** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 11:28 pm

Looks like they know about it now!!

Come to think on it, whatever happened to that film....I was expecting some royalties!?!?

Yeah, I remember that long and winding run alongside the M74...but don't worry, if I'm struggling, I'll just need to enlist the help of the P.C. with the ex-Strathclyde Police Granada 2.8!!