Attention police

Bruno von Rotz
02/26/2023

VW Jetta von 1983 als Polizeifahrzeug an der Retro Classics Stuttgart 2023 (© Bruno von Rotz)

Police cars have changed a lot over the years. The VW Jetta (pictured above) from 1983 was a typical representative of the 1980s, not exactly overpowered with 70 hp and also slowed down by an automatic transmission.

MG TC von 1947 als Polizeifahrzeug an der Retro Classics Stuttgart 2023 (© Bruno von Rotz)

Almost 40 years earlier, the MG TC with supercharger was a completely different caliber. As was customary at the time (in England), it was painted black, but was certainly fast enough to give chase immediately if necessary.

Ford Crown Victoria als US-Polizeifahrzeug an der Retro Classics Stuttgart 2023 (© Bruno von Rotz)

In the USA, too, police cars are and were predominantly black, supplemented by white parts. In an emergency, the Ford could even survive a ramming maneuver without major damage.

Citroën HY von 1969 als Polizeifahrzeug an der Retro Classics Stuttgart 2023 (© Bruno von Rotz)

And in France? The police were probably allowed to use a Citroën HY there, even if the vehicle photographed was originally used by the fire department.

All of these police cars can still be seen at Retro Classics in Stuttgart until tonight (February 26, 2023).

P.S. Our review with over 250 photos will follow tomorrow ...