American Police cars in other countries

King Riffle · 01-26-2009, 08:17 PM

Obviously it's kind of rare, as states tend to favor auto companies in their region for government vehicles. Never-the-less some cop cars from the big-3 do make it around the world. Let's see some of them!

From the What's going on where you are thread.
Dodge Charger, Czech Republic

Hummer H3, Czech Republic

A couple others

Ford Crown Victoria, Kuwait

Ford Crown Victoria, Russia

member12 · 01-26-2009, 08:18 PM

There's a boat load of Trailblazer police vehicles in Iraq along with some Ford products.

There's a lot of American cars in general in the middle east.

I'm still very surprised to see a Charger in the Czech Republic....I know the Hummer brand is a niche brand all over the world like the Land Rover Defender products (thus doubt it's an extremely popular police vehicle), but I can't get over a big American car like the Charger being over there.

TuffG929 · 01-26-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by King Riffle

From the What's going on where you are thread.
Dodge Charger, Czech Republic

I love how the spell out "STOP" in lights. I wonder why we don't do that.

King Riffle · 01-26-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TuffG929

I love how the spell out "STOP" in lights. I wonder why we don't do that.

Because it's expected that you pull over and stop when a cop car with lights flashing is behind you.

King Riffle · 01-26-2009, 10:02 PM

Kuwait orders 150 Charger police cars
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/03/k...r-police-cars/

Smaart Aas Saabr · 01-26-2009, 10:03 PM

The Russian Crowns are something special. I remember watching that John Bunnel guy on that police chase show and he was talking about them (and crazy russians)

Anyway Chargers Impalas and Crowns, these are Canadian cars

King Riffle · 01-26-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Smaart Aas Saabr

The Russian Crowns are something special. I remember watching that John Bunnel guy on that police chase show and he was talking about them (and crazy russians)

Anyway Chargers Impalas and Crowns, these are Canadian cars

North American

TuffG929 · 01-26-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by King Riffle

Because it's expected that you pull over and stop when a cop car with lights flashing is behind you.

Not always. An officer could be reponding to a call that has nothing to do with you.

CJ Thunder · 01-26-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TuffG929

Not always. An officer could be reponding to a call that has nothing to do with you.

You still pull over and if he passes you then you know not to stop.

TuffG929 · 01-26-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CJ Thunder

You still pull over and if he passes you then you know not to stop.

I really don't mean to press the issue, but i've been in a situation where it's not possible to pull over, not uncommon in New York. It would be nice to be able to look in my mirror and be certain beyond doubt that they want me to stop. I didn't think it was much to ask for or even why I'd never seen it before.

mattyman1010 · 01-26-2009, 11:14 PM

Dont forget Aussie and there H3's.

F14CRAZY · 01-27-2009, 12:00 AM

I guess American cars are popular in the Middle East...see an old Chevy van (I think), the CVPI, another Panther, and a Trailblazer

mbukukanyau · 01-27-2009, 12:27 AM

And GM is selling Hummer, not becouse of anything but bad press. Yikes. If I was GM I would take Hummer out of North America and still keep the brand.

King Riffle · 01-27-2009, 01:07 AM

More Crown Vics, Kuwait

Rear bars, Hmmm.

**BigAls87Z28** · 01-27-2009, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mbukukanyau

And GM is selling Hummer, not becouse of anything but bad press. Yikes. If I was GM I would take Hummer out of North America and still keep the brand.

I agree to apoint. GM should revamp Hummer's image to get away from the mega-in your face bright chrome and loud colors, and dedicate themselves to being true Land Rover type vehicles. Luxury, off road ruggedness that is on another plain.

01-26-2009, 08:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
King Riffle 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AFK Drives: 2004 Ford Taurus SES sedan. Posts: 4,181	American Police cars in other countries Obviously it's kind of rare, as states tend to favor auto companies in their region for government vehicles. Never-the-less some cop cars from the big-3 do make it around the world. Let's see some of them! From the What's going on where you are thread. Dodge Charger, Czech Republic Hummer H3, Czech Republic A couple others Ford Crown Victoria, Kuwait Ford Crown Victoria, Russia __________________ Last edited by King Riffle : 01-26-2009 at 10:15 PM.

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member12 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Baton Rouge Drives: 2007 Silverado 4x4 Posts: 7,663	Re: American Police cars in other countries There's a boat load of Trailblazer police vehicles in Iraq along with some Ford products. There's a lot of American cars in general in the middle east. I'm still very surprised to see a Charger in the Czech Republic....I know the Hummer brand is a niche brand all over the world like the Land Rover Defender products (thus doubt it's an extremely popular police vehicle), but I can't get over a big American car like the Charger being over there.

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King Riffle 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AFK Drives: 2004 Ford Taurus SES sedan. Posts: 4,181	Re: American Police cars in other countries Kuwait orders 150 Charger police cars http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/03/k...r-police-cars/ __________________

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Smaart Aas Saabr Firebird Concept (the turbine one) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Montréal, Québec Posts: 11,174	Re: American Police cars in other countries The Russian Crowns are something special. I remember watching that John Bunnel guy on that police chase show and he was talking about them (and crazy russians) Anyway Chargers Impalas and Crowns, these are Canadian cars

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F14CRAZY 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dimondale, MI Drives: '89 Buick Reatta Posts: 6,227	Re: American Police cars in other countries I guess American cars are popular in the Middle East...see an old Chevy van (I think), the CVPI, another Panther, and a Trailblazer __________________ Owner of vehicles powered by a Buick even-fire V6, Chevy 60 degree OHV V6, a big block Buick V8, and a quadrozontal Triple-X08:take your hybrids and shove em up yer ass, i'll take my fuel injection and carburetors, and still make 30+ mpg. and i wont look like a douchebag driving it.

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