End of an era as last Aussie-made cop car takes final patrol

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A final patrol has taken place for a Ford NSW Police car, with the iconic Aussie car now phased out within the force. 9News

car call sign CLM 232 pulled off the concrete ramp leading from the belly of the Sydney Police Centre, to begin its ultimate reconnaissance.

It's been a decades-long relationship between Australian police and the local car-making industry. When the V8s of Ford and Holden battled the racetracks and ruled the roads from the late 1960s, police in all states were quick to enlist the muscle cars into their service.Police rescue deaf man from apartment fire in Queensland

"Should there be a problem, or recalls, or product not being available for one of the badges, we would always have the second back-up," Sergeant Pearsall said. "Not much of a chance to slam the accelerator round these parts of the world really, is there?" I asked.Reporter Mike Dalton was on hand for the final patrol.

 

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My fav Ford po po car

As much as I don't want to see it in my rear view mirror, I'm really going to miss the old Aussie Falcon doing one of the things it's best at. A big RWD V8 highway patrol car

Now, just like their name, they'll be Found On Rubbish Dumps...

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