Before the mid-1970s, it seemed as if Britain's police forces bought nothing but British cars. W atch any film or TV programme made between 1945 and 1980 and you'll be treated to a veritable feast ...

The 1980s was still a busy period for British car manufacturers – many of the bestselling cars of the decade were made in Britain but not many are left these days. In fact, not much of anything ...

As "jam sandwich" aficionados know, this is a 1984 Rover SD1 patrol car The first police motorbike in the UK was introduced to the Metropolitan Force in 1921. On the 103rd anniversary of that ...

The car has done about 5,000 miles since the restoration, and is said to have only minor wear inside and out. As one would expect, it will be offered with an original police helmet.