Others / Others > Lifeboats

HD57 FZY Royal National Lifeboat Institution Land Rover Defender

HD57 FZY Royal National Lifeboat Institution Land Rover DefenderHD57 FZY Royal National Lifeboat Institution Land Rover DefenderHD57 FZY Royal National Lifeboat Institution Land Rover DefenderHD57 FZY Royal National Lifeboat Institution Land Rover DefenderHD57 FZY Royal National Lifeboat Institution Land Rover Defender
REGISTRATION
HD57 FZY
DETAILS
OrganisationRoyal National Lifeboat Institution
Make and ModelLand Rover Defender
UseLifeboat launch and recovery
IdentifiersLR93
First RegisteredSeptember 2007 to February 2008 in Bournemouth
Notes

Land Rover launch vehicle towing an RNLI D-class inshore lifeboat. It is shown during launch and recovery operations at Seahouses. The crew headed out to the causeway at Holy Island (Lindisfarne) where a motorist had become trapped in the rising tide.

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Photograph DateAugust 2025
Photograph LocationSeahouses
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MK73 LXC Northumbria Police Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

MK73 LXC Northumbria Police Toyota Corolla Touring SportsMK73 LXC Northumbria Police Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
REGISTRATION
MK73 LXC
DETAILS
OrganisationNorthumbria Police
Make and ModelToyota Corolla Touring Sports
First RegisteredSeptember 2023 to February 2024 in Manchester
Notes

2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports patrol car marked for Northumbria Police. The vehicle carries a roof-mounted blue lightbar and rear chevrons.

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Photograph DateAugust 2025
Photograph LocationAlnwick
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YJ72 EEF North Yorkshire Police BMW 3 Series Touring

YJ72 EEF North Yorkshire Police BMW 3 Series Touring
REGISTRATION
YJ72 EEF
DETAILS
OrganisationNorth Yorkshire Police
Make and ModelBMW 3 Series Touring
UseRoads Policing
First RegisteredSeptember 2022 to February 2023 in Leeds
Notes

Spotted at a public engagement event at Elvington Air Museum.

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Photograph DateSeptember 2025
Photograph LocationElvington
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Others / Others > Highways

WV25 YSC National Highways Volvo XC90

WV25 YSC National Highways Volvo XC90WV25 YSC National Highways Volvo XC90WV25 YSC National Highways Volvo XC90WV25 YSC National Highways Volvo XC90
REGISTRATION
WV25 YSC
DETAILS
OrganisationNational Highways
Make and ModelVolvo XC90
UseTraffic officer
First RegisteredMarch to August 2025 in Bristol
Notes

Volvo XC90 traffic-officer vehicle with rear message display and amber warning lighting. The vehicle is marked for National Highways and fitted with CCTV-in-operation signage.

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Photograph DateSeptember 2025
Photograph LocationElvington
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Ambulance / Ambulance > Classic

JTV 614N Harworth Colliery Commer Ambulance

JTV 614N Harworth Colliery Commer AmbulanceJTV 614N Harworth Colliery Commer Ambulance
REGISTRATION
JTV 614N
DETAILS
OrganisationHarworth Colliery
Make and ModelCommer Ambulance
UsePreserved ambulance
First RegisteredAugust 1974 to July 1975 in Nottingham
Notes

Historic Commer ambulance with period roof signage and blue beacons, preserved in a private collection. Previously used at Harworth Colliery, a large coal mine located on the Nottinghamshire/South Yorkshire border.

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Photograph DateSeptember 2025
Photograph LocationElvington
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FY24 VBV Lincolnshire Police Peugeot 308

FY24 VBV Lincolnshire Police Peugeot 308
REGISTRATION
FY24 VBV
DETAILS
OrganisationLincolnshire Police
Make and ModelPeugeot 308
First RegisteredMarch to August 2024 in Lincoln
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Photograph DateAugust 2025
Photograph LocationNorth Hykeham Police Station
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EN72 HCO Humberside Police Ford Focus

EN72 HCO Humberside Police Ford FocusEN72 HCO Humberside Police Ford Focus
REGISTRATION
EN72 HCO
DETAILS
OrganisationHumberside Police
Make and ModelFord Focus
UsePatrol
First RegisteredSeptember 2022 to February 2023 in Chelmsford
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Photograph DateAugust 2025
Photograph LocationCleethorpes
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EK72 LBZ Humberside Police Ford Focus

EK72 LBZ Humberside Police Ford Focus
REGISTRATION
EK72 LBZ
DETAILS
OrganisationHumberside Police
Make and ModelFord Focus
First RegisteredSeptember 2022 to February 2023 in Chelmsford
Notes

An office returns to his car after making enquiries.

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Photograph DateAugust 2025
Photograph LocationCleethorpes
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Others / Others > Lifeboats

T249 JNT Royal National Lifeboat Institution Talus MB-4H Hydrostatic

T249 JNT Royal National Lifeboat Institution Talus MB-4H Hydrostatic
REGISTRATION
T249 JNT
DETAILS
OrganisationRoyal National Lifeboat Institution
Make and ModelTalus MB-4H Hydrostatic
UseLifeboat launch and recovery
First RegisteredMarch 1999 to July 1999 in Shrewsbury
Notes

Talus MB-4H amphibious launch tractor. It is fitted with very large low-pressure tyres for beach and shallow-water launch and recovery operations.

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Photograph DateAugust 2025
Photograph LocationCleethorpes
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Others / Others > Lifeboats

Royal National Lifeboat Institution Atlantic 85 lifeboat amd DO-DO (drive on drive off) launch carriage

Royal National Lifeboat Institution Atlantic 85 lifeboat amd DO-DO ..
DETAILS
Boat NameLoving You
OrganisationRoyal National Lifeboat Institution
Make and ModelAtlantic 85 lifeboat amd DO-DO (drive on drive off) launch carriage
UseLifeboat launch carriage
IdentifiersC-DD-067
Notes

Launch carriage carrying an Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat with twin Yamaha 115 outboards. The carriage identification C-DD-067 is visible on the drawbar.

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Photograph DateAugust 2025
Photograph LocationCleethorpes
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KM74 SFF Police Audi Q4 e-tron

KM74 SFF Police Audi Q4 e-tronKM74 SFF Police Audi Q4 e-tronKM74 SFF Police Audi Q4 e-tron
REGISTRATION
KM74 SFF
DETAILS
OrganisationPolice
Make and ModelAudi Q4 e-tron
UseTelevision prop car
PowertrainBattery electric
First RegisteredSeptember 2024 to February 2025 in Northampton
Notes

Electric Audi Q4 e-tron patrol vehicle carrying contemporary blue-and-yellow Battenburg markings. The temporary black bonnet cover is visible in the front three-quarter view. This car is a prop used for filming a TV series called Patience and the black bonnet helps to prevent reflections showing up.

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Photograph DateJune 2025
Photograph LocationYork
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Others / Others > Motorsport Rescue

KN25 GRF Silverstone Circuit Mercedes-Benz GLC

KN25 GRF Silverstone Circuit Mercedes-Benz GLC
REGISTRATION
KN25 GRF
DETAILS
OrganisationSilverstone Circuit
Make and ModelMercedes-Benz GLC
UseMedical response
First RegisteredMarch to August 2025 in Northampton
Notes

Medical-response marked Mercedes seen at the British Grand Prix. The vehicle has roof-mounted amber lighting.

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Photograph DateJuly 2025
Photograph LocationSilverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire
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Others / Others > Blood Service

YG22 RTO Whiteknights BMW R 1250 RT

YG22 RTO Whiteknights BMW R 1250 RTYG22 RTO Whiteknights BMW R 1250 RT
REGISTRATION
YG22 RTO
DETAILS
OrganisationWhiteknights
Make and ModelBMW R 1250 RT
UseUrgent blood transport
IdentifiersName 'Widows Son'
First RegisteredMarch to August 2022 in Leeds
Notes

BMW motorcycle used for urgent blood transport and carries an insulated rear cargo bag. The tyre pressures are written above each wheel and also on a prominent sticker on the dashboard. This is to help with the regular checks made on the vehicle to make sure it is safe and roadworthy.

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Photograph DateAugust 2025
Photograph LocationHelmsley, North Yorkshire
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Fire / Fire > Classic

SVL 185 Ruston & Hornsby Austin Gipsy

SVL 185 Ruston & Hornsby Austin GipsySVL 185 Ruston & Hornsby Austin GipsySVL 185 Ruston & Hornsby Austin GipsySVL 185 Ruston & Hornsby Austin GipsySVL 185 Ruston & Hornsby Austin Gipsy
REGISTRATION
SVL 185
DETAILS
OrganisationRuston & Hornsby
Make and ModelAustin Gipsy
UseFactory fire tender (historic)
Powertrain2.2-litre petrol
Notes

1961 Austin Gipsy factory fire tender, originally operated by Ruston & Hornsby at its Waterside factory in Lincoln. It has a 2.2-litre petrol engine and a front-mounted Godiva fire pump. Seen at Lincoln.

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Photograph DateAugust 2025
Photograph LocationLincolnshire Road Transport Museum
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FY23 UZT Lincolnshire Police Peugeot 3008

FY23 UZT Lincolnshire Police Peugeot 3008FY23 UZT Lincolnshire Police Peugeot 3008FY23 UZT Lincolnshire Police Peugeot 3008FY23 UZT Lincolnshire Police Peugeot 3008
REGISTRATION
FY23 UZT
DETAILS
OrganisationLincolnshire Police
Make and ModelPeugeot 3008
UseNeighbourhood policing
First RegisteredMarch to August 2023 in Lincoln
Notes

2023 Peugeot 3008 marked as a North Kesteven Neighbourhood Policing Team vehicle. It carries a QR code to get the local newsletter.

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Photograph DateAugust 2025
Photograph LocationNorth Hykeham Police Station
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Fire

AY54 AVW Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Citroen Relay

AY54 AVW Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Citroen RelayAY54 AVW Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Citroen RelayAY54 AVW Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Citroen Relay
REGISTRATION
AY54 AVW
DETAILS
OrganisationCheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Make and ModelCitroen Relay
UseMobile fire-safety education
First RegisteredSeptember 2004 to February 2005 in Ipswich
Notes

Mobile fire-safety education unit with an expandable display body configured as a domestic setting, including a kitchen before and after a fire. The vehicle is shown with its public-engagement doors open.

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Photograph DateMay 2025
Photograph LocationNorthwich
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MK71 KNR Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Toyota Hilux

MK71 KNR Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Toyota HiluxMK71 KNR Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Toyota HiluxMK71 KNR Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Toyota Hilux
REGISTRATION
MK71 KNR
DETAILS
OrganisationCheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Make and ModelToyota Hilux
UseFire support
First RegisteredSeptember 2021 to February 2022 in Manchester
Notes

A 2021 Toyota Hilux converted as a fire support vehicle. Its rear module contains slide-out firefighting equipment.

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Photograph DateMay 2025
Photograph LocationNorthwich
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DK59 DHG Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Ford Transit

DK59 DHG Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Ford TransitDK59 DHG Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Ford Transit
REGISTRATION
DK59 DHG
DETAILS
OrganisationCheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Make and ModelFord Transit
UseWelfare support unit
First RegisteredSeptember 2009 to February 2010 in Chester
Notes

Fitted with side awning.

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Photograph DateMay 2025
Photograph LocationNorthwich
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Fire / Fire > Boats

DK67 KZH Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Ford Transit

DK67 KZH Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Ford TransitDK67 KZH Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Ford TransitDK67 KZH Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Ford Transit
REGISTRATION
DK67 KZH
DETAILS
OrganisationCheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Make and ModelFord Transit
UseWater incident unit
BaseWarrington
First RegisteredSeptember 2017 to February 2018 in Chester
Notes

Water Incident Unit based at Warrington, shown towing its rigid inflatable rescue boat. The boat carries a Mercury outboard motor.

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Photograph DateMay 2025
Photograph LocationNorthwich
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MX16 JCU Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Scania P360 / Rosenbauer

MX16 JCU Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Scania P360 / Rosenbauer
REGISTRATION
MX16 JCU
DETAILS
OrganisationCheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Make and ModelScania P360 / Rosenbauer
UseAerial ladder platform
IdentifiersE28A1 / B32
BaseLymm Fire Station
Body BuilderRosenbauer
First RegisteredMarch to August 2016 in Manchester
Notes

2016 Scania P360 aerial ladder platform, operated from Lymm Fire Station. The vehicle carries a Metz aerial platform supplied by Rosenbauer.

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Photograph DateMay 2025
Photograph LocationNorthwich
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Others / Others > Railway Response

KS66 XZW, KS66 YAF Transport for London Volvo FL 816 / JDC

KS66 XZW, KS66 YAF Transport for London Volvo FL 816 / JDC
REGISTRATIONS
KS66 XZWKS66 YAF
DETAILS
OrganisationTransport for London
Make and ModelVolvo FL 816 / JDC
UseEmergency response unit
Body BuilderJDC
First RegisteredSeptember 2016 to February 2017 in Northampton
Notes

The photograph shows a pair of vehicles with roller-shutter bodywork.

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Photograph DateMay 2025
Photograph LocationIslington, London
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FN54 AFX Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Mercedes-Benz Atego

FN54 AFX Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Mercedes-Benz Atego
REGISTRATION
FN54 AFX
DETAILS
OrganisationCheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Make and ModelMercedes-Benz Atego
UseCommand unit
First RegisteredSeptember 2004 to February 2005 in Nottingham
Notes

Cheshire's command unit built on a Mercedes-Benz Atego chassis. Its box body carries vehicle-specific command-unit markings and checkerboard conspicuity panels.

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Photograph DateMay 2025
Photograph LocationNorthwich
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Fire / Fire > Classic

DMB 907X Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Land Rover L4P / Jennings

DMB 907X Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Land Rover L4P / JenningsDMB 907X Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Land Rover L4P / JenningsDMB 907X Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Land Rover L4P / JenningsDMB 907X Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Land Rover L4P / JenningsDMB 907X Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Land Rover L4P / Jennings
REGISTRATION
DMB 907X
DETAILS
OrganisationCheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Make and ModelLand Rover L4P / Jennings
Body BuilderJennings
First RegisteredAugust 1981 to July 1982 in Chester
Notes

Part of Cheshire's historic fleet. Land Rover L4P, purchased in 1983 and converted from a Land Rover Safari by Jennings of Crewe. It carried a 100-gallon water tank and portable pump for rural incidents, was based at Poynton until retirement, and has been preserved.

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Photograph DateMay 2025
Photograph LocationNorthwich
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DC65 XBM Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Skoda Yeti

DC65 XBM Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Skoda YetiDC65 XBM Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Skoda Yeti
REGISTRATION
DC65 XBM
DETAILS
OrganisationCheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Make and ModelSkoda Yeti
UseSupport car
First RegisteredSeptember 2015 to February 2016 in Chester
Notes

Seen at Northwich's open day

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Photograph DateMay 2025
Photograph LocationNorthwich
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RX72 WKF Metropolitan Police Peugeot Expert

RX72 WKF Metropolitan Police Peugeot Expert
REGISTRATION
RX72 WKF
DETAILS
OrganisationMetropolitan Police
Make and ModelPeugeot Expert
UseCrime scene investigation
BaseIslington
PowertrainBattery electric
First RegisteredFebruary 2023 in Reading
Notes

Peugeot Expert Professional L1 Forensic Services crime-scene investigation van.

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Photograph DateMay 2025
Photograph LocationIslington, London
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KM23 NYL London Ambulance Service Volvo XC60

KM23 NYL London Ambulance Service Volvo XC60
REGISTRATION
KM23 NYL
DETAILS
OrganisationLondon Ambulance Service
Make and ModelVolvo XC60
UseFast response unit
PowertrainMild hybrid
First RegisteredMarch to August 2023 in Northampton
Notes

The XC60 Core B4 MHEV AWD model. The 2023-registered vehicle is fitted with a roof lightbar and grille-mounted blue warning lights flashing as it is at the scene of an emergency on a residential street.

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Photograph DateMay 2025
Photograph LocationIslington, London
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EK72 ZHD London Ambulance Service Ford Mustang Mach-E

EK72 ZHD London Ambulance Service Ford Mustang Mach-EEK72 ZHD London Ambulance Service Ford Mustang Mach-EEK72 ZHD London Ambulance Service Ford Mustang Mach-E
REGISTRATION
EK72 ZHD
DETAILS
OrganisationLondon Ambulance Service
Make and ModelFord Mustang Mach-E
UseFast response unit
Identifiers8885
PowertrainBattery electric
First RegisteredSeptember 2022 to February 2023 in Chelmsford
Notes

Seen at the scene of a serious medical incident in a residential street.

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Photograph DateMay 2025
Photograph LocationIslington, London
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BX72 AXM Metropolitan Police Service Volvo V90

BX72 AXM Metropolitan Police Service Volvo V90BX72 AXM Metropolitan Police Service Volvo V90BX72 AXM Metropolitan Police Service Volvo V90
REGISTRATION
BX72 AXM
DETAILS
OrganisationMetropolitan Police Service
Make and ModelVolvo V90
IdentifiersHBJ
First RegisteredSeptember 2022 to February 2023 in Birmingham
Notes

This V90 is fitted with automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) equipment and carries the identifier HBJ on its roof, rear side panel and rear window.

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Photograph DateAugust 2026
Photograph LocationIslington, London
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YJ72 EFA North Yorkshire Police BMW 3 Series

YJ72 EFA North Yorkshire Police BMW 3 SeriesYJ72 EFA North Yorkshire Police BMW 3 SeriesYJ72 EFA North Yorkshire Police BMW 3 Series
REGISTRATION
YJ72 EFA
DETAILS
OrganisationNorth Yorkshire Police
Make and ModelBMW 3 Series
UseRoads policing
First RegisteredSeptember 2022 to February 2023 in Leeds
Notes

A marked BMW 3 Series estate used by North Yorkshire Police for Roads Policing. Photographed with blue lights illuminated.

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Photograph DateAugust 2024
Photograph LocationSherburn in Elmet, North Yorkshire
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AY05 HXO Police Car UK Citroen Relay

AY05 HXO Police Car UK Citroen RelayAY05 HXO Police Car UK Citroen Relay
REGISTRATION
AY05 HXO
DETAILS
OrganisationPolice Car UK
Make and ModelCitroen Relay
UseMobile display trailer
IdentifiersPL-01
Previous OperatorBritish Transport Police (formerly incident command unit)
First RegisteredMarch to August 2005 in Ipswich
Notes

Police incident command unit based on a Citroen Relay chassis with a large twin-axle body. Registered new in 2005, it was originally operated by the British Transport Police before being sold to the Police Car UK club to be used as a mobile display trailer.

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Photograph DateJuly 2024
Photograph LocationTelford, Shropshire
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Police demonstrator Peugeot 308 SW

Police demonstrator Peugeot 308 SWPolice demonstrator Peugeot 308 SW
DETAILS
OrganisationPolice demonstrator
Make and ModelPeugeot 308 SW
UsePolice demonstrator
Notes

A Peugeot 308 SW estate fitted with full Battenburg markings and blue light equipment. Display vehicle shown at an exhibition event.

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Photograph DateJuly 2024
Photograph LocationTelford, Shropshire
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Police

LB23 ODR Police demonstrator Tesla Model Y

LB23 ODR Police demonstrator Tesla Model YLB23 ODR Police demonstrator Tesla Model YLB23 ODR Police demonstrator Tesla Model Y
REGISTRATION
LB23 ODR
DETAILS
OrganisationPolice demonstrator
Make and ModelTesla Model Y
UsePolice demonstrator
First RegisteredMarch to August 2023 in Wimbledon
Notes

Police-liveried Tesla Model Y registered in mid-2023, fitted with Battenburg markings and blue lightbars.

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Photograph DateJuly 2024
Photograph LocationTelford, Shropshire
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BX17 JUK Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service Vauxhall Astra

BX17 JUK Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service Vauxhall AstraBX17 JUK Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service Vauxhall Astra
REGISTRATION
BX17 JUK
DETAILS
OrganisationStaffordshire Fire and Rescue Service
Make and ModelVauxhall Astra
UseFire service command duties
First RegisteredMarch to August 2017 in Birmingham
Notes

Estate car liveried for fire service command duties with blue lights and red/yellow Battenburg markings. Registered new in 2017.

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Photograph DateJuly 2024
Photograph LocationTelford, Shropshire
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Others / Others > Search and Rescue

CV72 FYX West Mercia Search and Rescue Isuzu D-Max

CV72 FYX West Mercia Search and Rescue Isuzu D-MaxCV72 FYX West Mercia Search and Rescue Isuzu D-Max
REGISTRATION
CV72 FYX
DETAILS
OrganisationWest Mercia Search and Rescue
Make and ModelIsuzu D-Max
UseSearch and rescue
First RegisteredSeptember 2022 to February 2023 in Swansea
Notes

Operated by Lowland Rescue with prominent yellow bonnet panel, roof equipment storage, and red checkered markings. Registered in late 2022.

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Photograph DateJuly 2024
Photograph LocationTelford, Shropshire
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Others / Others > Search and Rescue

MA13 TTE West Mercia Search and Rescue Nissan Navara

MA13 TTE West Mercia Search and Rescue Nissan Navara
REGISTRATION
MA13 TTE
DETAILS
OrganisationWest Mercia Search and Rescue
Make and ModelNissan Navara
UseSearch and rescue
First RegisteredMarch to August 2013 in Manchester
Notes

Lowland Rescue pickup fitted with roof lightbar, red checkered markings, and Rescue bonnet lettering. Registered in 2013.

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Photograph DateJuly 2024
Photograph LocationTelford, Shropshire
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Others / Others > Search and Rescue

DY66 EPU West Mercia Search and Rescue Vauxhall Movano

DY66 EPU West Mercia Search and Rescue Vauxhall Movano
REGISTRATION
DY66 EPU
DETAILS
OrganisationWest Mercia Search and Rescue
Make and ModelVauxhall Movano
UseIncident command unit
Body ColourWhite
First RegisteredSeptember 2016 to February 2017 in Shrewsbury
Notes

Incident Command Unit van operated by Lowland Rescue, finished in white with orange checkered markings. Registered in 2016.

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Photograph DateJuly 2024
Photograph LocationTelford, Shropshire
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Police / Police > Classic

SUU 409F Police Jaguar S-Type

SUU 409F Police Jaguar S-Type
REGISTRATION
SUU 409F
DETAILS
OrganisationPolice
Make and ModelJaguar S-Type
UsePreserved historic police vehicle
First RegisteredAugust 1967 to July 1968 in London
Notes

Classic police Jaguar S-Type saloon from the 1960s, preserved with period blue light and spotlamps. Registration issued 1967-68.

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Photograph DateJuly 2024
Photograph LocationTelford, Shropshire
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KM22 CGY Metropolitan Police Peugeot 2008

KM22 CGY Metropolitan Police Peugeot 2008
REGISTRATION
KM22 CGY
DETAILS
OrganisationMetropolitan Police
Make and ModelPeugeot 2008
First RegisteredMarch to August 2022 in Northampton
Notes

Registered in 2022 with 'green' number plate and full Battenburg livery.

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Photograph DateJuly 2024
Photograph LocationTelford, Shropshire
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Police / Police > Classic

Metropolitan Police BMW R80RT

Metropolitan Police BMW R80RTMetropolitan Police BMW R80RT
DETAILS
OrganisationMetropolitan Police
Make and ModelBMW R80RT
UseHistoric vehicle collection / display
PowertrainEngine and gearbox are empty cases; formerly 55 bhp
Notes

Classic Metropolitan Police motorcycle, used from 1979 to 1991. Now part of the historic vehicle collection. Interestingly, it is not ridable: the engine and gearbox are empty cases! When operational it had 55 bhp giving a top speed of 110 mph.

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Photograph DateJuly 2024
Photograph LocationTelford, Shropshire
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A 209 Metropolitan Police Austin 1100

A 209 Metropolitan Police Austin 1100
REGISTRATION
A 209
DETAILS
OrganisationMetropolitan Police
Make and ModelAustin 1100
UseSergeants' patrol vehicle (1973–1979)
Powertrain1.1 litre engine; 56 bhp
Notes

Was used 1973-1979 as a patrol vehicle for sergeants, helping them to keep in touch with beat officers. Its 56 bhp, 1.1 litre engine gave a top speed of 83 mph.

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Photograph DateJuly 2024
Photograph LocationTelford, Shropshire
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BX67 EVC Metropolitan Police Toyota Mirai

BX67 EVC Metropolitan Police Toyota MiraiBX67 EVC Metropolitan Police Toyota Mirai
REGISTRATION
BX67 EVC
DETAILS
OrganisationMetropolitan Police
Make and ModelToyota Mirai
UseZero-emission patrol vehicle trial
PowertrainHydrogen fuel cell; 152 bhp
First RegisteredSeptember 2017 to February 2018 in Birmingham
Notes

Hydrogen fuel cell police car used by the Metropolitan Police. Part of a trial fleet to test zero-emission patrol vehicles. One of 14 such cars that were brought in in 2017. The 152 bhp car has a top speed of 112 mph and the only emissions are water.

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Photograph DateJuly 2024
Photograph LocationTelford, Shropshire
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BT23 PKN Metropolitan Police Surron Ultra Bee

BT23 PKN Metropolitan Police Surron Ultra BeeBT23 PKN Metropolitan Police Surron Ultra BeeBT23 PKN Metropolitan Police Surron Ultra Bee
REGISTRATION
BT23 PKN
DETAILS
OrganisationMetropolitan Police
Make and ModelSurron Ultra Bee
UseUrban and park patrol trials
PowertrainElectric
First RegisteredMarch to August 2023 in Birmingham
Notes

Small electric off-road motorcycle deployed for trials in urban and park patrols. Noted for its light weight and agility, supporting low-emission policing. Introduced in March 2023 to help chase criminals using this type of vehicle.

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Photograph DateJuly 2024
Photograph LocationTelford, Shropshire
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Police / Police > Classic

KLE 772 Metropolitan Police Wolseley 14/60

KLE 772 Metropolitan Police Wolseley 14/60
REGISTRATION
KLE 772
DETAILS
OrganisationMetropolitan Police
Make and ModelWolseley 14/60
UseStaff car; preserved historic display
Notes

Classic Metropolitan Police staff car with twin roof-mounted loudspeakers. Preserved historic vehicle used in demonstrations of early police transport.

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Photograph DateJuly 2024
Photograph LocationTelford, Shropshire
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R121 SEG Metropolitan Police BMW R1100RS

R121 SEG Metropolitan Police BMW R1100RSR121 SEG Metropolitan Police BMW R1100RSR121 SEG Metropolitan Police BMW R1100RS
REGISTRATION
R121 SEG
DETAILS
OrganisationMetropolitan Police
Make and ModelBMW R1100RS
UseSpecial Escort Group motorcycle
Notes

Police motorcycle from the Metropolitan Police Special Escort Group. New in the late 1990s, all of the SEG motorbikes carry personalised registration plates bearing 'SEG'.

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Photograph DateJuly 2024
Photograph LocationTelford, Shropshire
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Police / Police > Classic

P161 PYW Metropolitan Police Rover 800

P161 PYW Metropolitan Police Rover 800P161 PYW Metropolitan Police Rover 800
REGISTRATION
P161 PYW
DETAILS
OrganisationMetropolitan Police
Make and ModelRover 800
UseTraffic patrol car; preserved display
First RegisteredAugust 1996 to July 1997 in London Central
Notes

Traffic patrol car with 'video equipped' signage, widely used in the 1990s. Preserved example with Metropolitan Police Battenburg markings and roof bar.

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Photograph DateJuly 2024
Photograph LocationTelford, Shropshire
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Police demonstrator Vauxhall Vivaro

Police demonstrator Vauxhall Vivaro
DETAILS
OrganisationPolice demonstrator
Make and ModelVauxhall Vivaro
UsePolice demonstrator
Notes

New in 2024.

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Photograph DateJuly 2024
Photograph LocationTelford, Shropshire
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