Volvo PV 445 of the Swedish Police of the brand BREKINA in 1/87
Like all European countries after the Second World War, SWEDEN decides, in front of the expansion of cars in its country, to choose a specific color for its police: the Eurasian Magpie color allowing to distinguish the police cars which previously was entirely black.
Renault Dauphine - Police headquarters of Paris - NOREV model at 1/87
The Police of the city of Paris made an identical choice on this identification of police car.
Different models of German police vehicles in 1/87 in the 70s
To note the West Germany (FRG) which will opt for a green instead of black which will evolve through the years.
Volvo PV 445 of the Swedish Police of the brand BREKINA in 1/87
SWEDEN has chosen a local manufacturer, VOLVO, to provide it with robust cars facing the different Swedish seasons.
Volvo PV 445 of the Swedish Police of the brand BREKINA in 1/87
Between the hot summers and the icy winters, the VOLVO brand is going to make powerful vehicles.
Volvo PV 445 of the Swedish Police of the brand BREKINA in 1/87
The VOLVO PV445 will be one of these flagship vehicles during the period from 1945 to 1965.
Volvo PV 445 of the Swedish Police
Volvo 121 of the Swedish Police of the brand BREKINA in 1/87
In 1956, it is the VOLVO 121 which makes its appearance.
Volvo 121 of the Swedish Police
Volvo 121 of the Swedish Police of the brand BREKINA in 1/87
This one will drive on the roads of Sweden until the beginning of the 70s.
Presentation of the Volvo 121 during its delivery in front of the VOLVO factory
Volvo 121 of the Swedish Police of the brand BREKINA in 1/87
It will equip practically all the Swedish districts.
Training of the Swedish Police on an icy track
Opel KAPITÄN of the Swedish Police of the brand BREKINA in 1/87
In addition to the national brand VOLVO which represents 80% of the purchases of the police vehicles of the time, one will also distinguish other models like the OPEL KAPITÄN.
Opel KAPITÄN of the Swedish Police
Mercedes 280SE of the Swedish Police of the mark STARMADA in 1/87
There is a model of Mercedes 280SE of the Swedish Police in 1/87 of the mark STARMADA, but this model did not exist.
Mercedes 280SE of the Swedish Police of the mark STARMADA in 1/87
Indeed, the cars with propulsion, such as MERCEDES, are difficult to control on the snowy roads of the country...
Mercedes 280SE of the Swedish Police of the mark STARMADA in 1/87
This 1/87 model is very detailed.
Mercedes 280SE of the Swedish Police of the mark STARMADA in 1/87
Dodge A100 of the Swedish Police of the brand BREKINA
The Swedish vehicle brands do not manufacture utility vehicles, some DODGE vans will equip the Swedish Police.
Presentation of vehicles of the Swedish Police in a shopping mall
Volvo 140 of the Swedish Police of the brand BREKINA at 1/87
In 1966 appear the first VOLVO 140.
Volvo 140 and PV445 on a Swedish highway
Volvo 140 of the Swedish Police of the brand BREKINA in 1/87
One year before, in January 1965, the Swedish Police was nationalized for a better coordination in the various professions of the Police.
Volvo 144 in a street of a Swedish city
Volvo 140 of the Swedish Police of the brand BREKINA in 1/87
Indeed, it was divided into 554 small districts which had any freedom in its missions of police force, but had great difficulties at the time of great gatherings.
Volvo 140 of the Swedish Police of the brand BREKINA in 1/87
At the time of its reorganization in 1965, this one represented 119 districts. In 2015, a new reorganization is made in 7 police regions, 25 police districts and 95 local police districts.
Volvo 140 Break of the Swedish Police of the BREKINA brand in 1/87
From 1970, the blue flashing light is adopted instead of the yellow flashing lights and the red flashing lights
Volvo 140 Break of the Swedish Police of the BREKINA brand in 1/87
The Swedish Police will also choose the station wagon. They are more practical for the transport of material of beaconing for the roads or of police dogs.
Volvo 140 Estate of the Swedish Police
Porsche 911 of the Swedish Police BREKINA Brand in 1/87
As the Swedish highways has developed over the years and the cars have become more powerful, the Swedish Police will also be equipped with PORSCHE 911s.
Porsche 911 of the Swedish Police BREKINA Brand in 1/87
It will be used during the years 70 and 80.
Porsche 911 – Volvo 121 Break
Porsche 911 of the Swedish Police
Volvo 240GL Break of the Swedish Police MINICHAMPS brand at 1/18
In the middle of the 80's, the Swedish Police will change the serigraphy of its cars with white vehicles and yellow and blue colors reminding the colors of the Swedish flag.
Volvo 240GL Break of the Swedish Police MINICHAMPS brand at 1/18
But this silkscreen will be abandoned quickly.
Volvo 240GL of the Swedish Police
VW T4 Tranporter of the Swedish Police of the brand ROCO
At the beginning of the Nineties, the new color will take again the codes of the color Magpie. It's a color with the blue of the Swedish flag which is chosen. But instead of being on the doors, roof, hood and trunk, this color will be installed on the front and rear fenders of vehicles.
Saab 9000 of the mark ATLAS in 1/43
SAAB, the other Swedish car brand, will also deliver different models but in less number than VOLVO.
Saab 9000 in a street of GÖTEBORG
Volvo 850 Break of the Swedish Police of the brand WIKING and VW T4 of the brand ROCO
Indeed, the VOLVO brand is rather privileged by the Swedish police.
Volvo 850 Break of the Swedish Police
VW T4 Transporter of the brand ROCO
The utility vehicles are rather VW Transporter vans or MERCEDES Sprinter.
VW Passat Break of the Swedish Police in 1/87 of the brand HERPA
In 2005, the "BATTENBURG" livery was adopted: blue and yellow retro-reflective colors that allow to see the cars at night.
VW Passat Break of the Swedish Police
Ambulance VOLVO XC90 NILSSON in 1/43 of the brand SCHUCO
As well as for its ambulances at the end of the years 2010.
Ambulance VOLVO XC90 NILSSON
MERCEDES Sprinter of an ambulance in Belgium in 1/87 of the brand HERPA
It can be noted that the Belgian rescue services have also adopted this BATTENBURG silkscreen for their ambulances.
New silkscreen of an ambulance in Belgium
RANGE ROVER of the English Police in 1/87 of the mark SCHUCO
The United Kingdom had started in the 90s to choose this BATTENBURG screen printing, before generalizing it to all the English police cars in 2004.According to its designers, this visibility reassures the public and dissuades traffic violations.
RANGE ROVER of the English Police
VW T5 Ambulance English 1/87 of the mark RIETZE
In the same way for the English ambulances...
VW Transporter T5 English Ambulance
Volvo V70 of the Swedish Police in 1/43 of the brand DRIVER JUNIOR
VOLVO, always present in the Swedish Police, will deliver VOLVO V70 for the big cities and XC70 for the rural environment.
Volvo V70 for the Swedish Police
Volvo XC70 for the Swedish Police
VW Tansporter of the Swedish Police in 1/87 of the brand HERPA
The choice was made to better distinguish them during the long winter nights.
VW Transporter of the Swedish Police
Volvo V90 Cross Country of the Swedish Police during a training on ice
In its latest delivery of vehicles, the Swedish Police patrol in V90s and V90 Cross Country.
Mercedes E-Class Estate in 1/87 from BUSCH
However we see new brands arriving for the cars, like with Mercedes
Mercedes E-Class Estate of the Swedish Police
Mercedes Sprinter of the Swedish Police in 1/87 from HERPA
The vans vary between VW Transporter and MERCEDES Sprinter.
Mercedes Sprinter of the Swedish Police
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