Thursday, May 8, 2025

Highway Patrol

The 1958 Ford police car was a rugged and powerful vehicle used by multiple law enforcement agencies across the US.  It was based-upon Ford's mainstream full-size Fairlane, Custom 300 or Galaxie models.

The muscle in these automobiles included a powerful 5.4L or 5.8L Interceptor V8 giving them ample margin for pursuit.  Transmissions offered a choice of a 3-speed manual or Ford-O-Matic.  Livery was either black-and-white or solid colors, a roof-mounted gumball and siren.

The roomy interior featured heavy-duty vinyl seats, basic and police instrumentation and radio hook-up.

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