How to buy a retired police car

Some decommissioned police cars are currently being offered for sale on mobile.de.

In addition to American classics from the NYPD, original sheriff's cars and traditional patrol cars, extravagant service vehicles are also waiting for life after retirement.

There are numerous listings for ex-police cars on Germany's largest vehicle marketplace, for example vehicles from civilian service, green and blue foiled patrol cars from Germany, as well as American "police cars" from New York or Florida's coastal city Palm Springs.

However, if you look closely, you can also discover rare finds that not only cause a sensation among collectors and enthusiasts.

Al Capone hunters

With this almost one hundred year old piece of jewellery you are guaranteed to feel like the sheriff of the town: The typical black and white design and the inscription “Police Sheriff” adorn the Ford A Police 3.3L V4 conducted in 1929 by Prof. Dr. René Spitz.

With a mileage of 48.677 kilometers, you can call this oldie your own for 35.999 euros.

Lots of history

This classic car with historic vehicle registration was once a reliable helper in the pursuit of criminals. Admittedly: The Renault 4CV from 1954, with its 20 hp, is no longer the fastest today, but probably carries even more history under the hood.

Anyone interested in the fully restored petrol car can purchase the car for 8.899 euros on mobile.de.

former prison transport

On the list of bizarre police advertisements, the used Renault Master quite far forward, because the lavishly converted mobile home once transported prison inmates.

If that doesn't make you uncomfortable, you can now watch the stars at night in the French bed, eat in the modern electric kitchen or wash the shivers off your back in the chic ceramic bathroom. The house on wheels is for sale for 29.000 euros.

ATV for professionals

Anyone who is already seeing red because of all the police blue lights should take a look at this rare find from our emergency service colleagues: The small ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) Uforce from CF Moto is suitable for use by fire services, rescue services, mountain rescue services, etc. and has only run 5.100 kilometers.

Its operational capability is demonstrated by its equipment including a cable winch, special signaling system and front and surrounding lights. But beware: the 28.000 euro quad is currently only sold to authorities and organizations with security tasks.

Armed Swede

For brutal operations, the rare Volvo S9031 with M60 anti-tank gun. The completely restored vehicle was developed for the Swedish military in the late 1950s based on the Volvo Lapplander.

During the production period from 1962 to 1964, only 365 vehicles were built - one of them can currently be purchased for 39.800 euros on mobile.de.

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