Paul V writes:
Here's my very late contribution to the police car topic, but I only found them just now to photograph.
My favourite is this little Lego police car from the early 70s. It's from the Legoland series where Lego struck a very happy balance between simplicity and variety - I had lots of cars from that series at the time and would now rebuild them except I've no space to put them on display.
My other entry is by Playart of Hong Kong, being a 1967 Mustang fastback Highway Patrol car (I have the Fire Chief version too). It has remote-controlled steering and runs forwards and backwards while the rooftop light flashes and emitting a screeching sound that's supposed to be a siren. I've just ran it round the living room for the first time in decades. Fun!
I had loads of Legoland stuff at that time. I have recollected some. I'll send a picture.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful artefacts Paul. I never got into Lego but can see the appeal from such a simple but endearing car. The Playart RC Police Car is a treasure. I would have loved it as a kid too!
ReplyDeleteThat Mustang is awesome Paul! There was always something fascinating about holding a corded remote control and playing with cars or trucks or planes.
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