Ant Anstead
Cops and Robbers: The Story of the British Police Car
Cops and Robbers: The Story of the British Police Car
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Ant Anstead, a TV presenter and car nut, explores the history of the British police car, from its early days of chasing pioneer speeding motorists on bicycles to the high-speed pursuits of today. The book covers classic cars, unusual vehicles, and the officers who drive them, and is a must-read for car enthusiasts, social historians, and anyone who loves a good car chase.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 432 pages
\n Publication date: 30 May 2019
\n Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
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The evolution of the motor car, from a stuttering 20mph annoyance that frightened horses to 150mph pursuits with aerial support and sophisticated electronic tracking, is explored in this captivating book by TV presenter and car enthusiast Ant Anstead. The British Police Forces' relationship with the car began with the pursuit of pioneer speeding motorists on bicycles. As speed restrictions eased and car ownership increased, the police embraced the car as a tool for law enforcement. Criminals began stealing cars for sale or use as getaway vehicles, prompting the police to acquire high-speed pursuit vehicles such as Subaru Impreza Turbos.
Since then, the car has become an essential part of everyday life, deeply loved by enthusiasts who collect models in various liveries. Legendary police cars become part of the nation's shared consciousness. Ant Anstead, who spent the first six years of his working life as a cop, delves into the history of the British police car in this fascinating new book. He examines classic cars like the Mets Wolseleys and the Senator, as well as unusual and unexpected vehicles such as the Arial Atom.
Cops and Robbers is a must-read for car enthusiasts, social historians, and anyone who enjoys a good car chase. It is a rip-roaring celebration of the police car and the men and women who drive them, showcasing the evolution of the vehicle from a mere annoyance to a powerful tool for law enforcement.
\n Weight: 404g\n
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 33 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780008245054\n \n
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