In 1970, the Liverpool & Bootle Constabulary famously utilised a fleet of 27 Mark II Mini Cooper S models for city patrolling, prized for their agility in narrow streets.

These Glacier White, 1275cc cars were typically used for one year before being sold.

Today, only about eight examples are known to survive.

Key details of 1970 Mini Cooper S Police Cars include: Purpose: Primarily used as fast, agile ‘Panda’ cars for city patrols, capable of navigating tight spaces better than larger vehicles.

Specifications: Often featured twin fuel tanks for extended range, alternators to handle extra electrical loads (radio, lights), and sometimes uprated engines.

Equipment: Included specialised equipment like Pye radio packs, roof-mounted lights with chrome horns, and calibrated speedometers.

Survivors: A notable restored example, often appearing at auctions (such as in 2019 and 2023), is ‘VKA310H’.

Other Regions: While Liverpool had a large, well-documented fleet, other UK forces also used...