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9YaTaH
 Post subject: well...no
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Gezo wrote:
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So basically if you don't know the full history of the Cooper S, it is hard to tell if it was a police vehicle.
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Nope....if you know the state where the Cooper was used you can get hold of pictures and talk to people who know where they mounted things.

NSW were fond of using Chronometric Speedos (mechanical, bowden cable driven) and these were (I think) mounted above the existing speedo off a bracket on the dash. So those sort of mounting holes can be an ex-Police give-away. Siren mounting points, pistol grip spotlights, larger alternators etc etc

Police historical units could also be of help as would a previous rego check (maybe) etc etc

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I had My sister outlaw :shock: but over last weekend and she mention that her station has a picture or a Aust Mini Cop car. I showed here a picture I have and she said"no thats not it I'll scan i for you"
For once I hope she come through :roll:

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I had My sister outlaw :shock: but over last weekend and she mention that her station has a picture or a Aust Mini Cop car. I showed here a picture I have and she said"no thats not it I'll scan i for you"
For once I hope she come through :roll:


Wottha Gaf....did you show her a pic of Clubby?? :lol:

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No I think its a Pommy Mini Cop car
But she said it was a NSW one :?:

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Morris 1100 wrote:
nuclear_mini wrote:
same kinda question.....

They were unmarked and in a variety of colours. For a long while most people would hit the brakes at the first sign of a Cooper S!


Ain't that the truth.

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That's one reason I fitted a fly-off handbrake back then. Very handy .. 8)

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That's one reason I fitted a fly-off handbrake back then. Very handy .. 8)


and of course the brake light bypass switch :wink:

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That's one reason I fitted a fly-off handbrake back then. Very handy .. 8)


and of course the brake light bypass switch :wink:

If'n you use the handbrake, the stop lights don't work so no need for switch. Amazing how well a Mini slows down with a good handbrake, as long as you don't lock 'em up... :shock:

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That's one reason I fitted a fly-off handbrake back then. Very handy .. 8)


and of course the brake light bypass switch :wink:

If'n you use the handbrake, the stop lights don't work so no need for switch. Amazing how well a Mini slows down with a good handbrake, as long as you don't lock 'em up... :shock:


or do in inadvertant handbrake spin/turn thingumy :lol:

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Gezo wrote:
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So basically if you don't know the full history of the Cooper S, it is hard to tell if it was a police vehicle.
thanks


Go back up this thread and you will see that there are visible clues (holes drilled!!) and authorities to check for ex-Police service
(why you no risten Grasshopper!!)

Interestingly, last night I was shown a NSW Police build sheet for a Clubman GT police special....velly inner-mah-resting....will try and get Rob to post it on Ausmini! :D

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