Catalogusgegevens

LastDodo nummer
1399561
Rubriek
Modelauto's
Titel
Talbot Sunbeam - Metropolitan Police
Fabrikant
Reeks
Nummer
VA11301
Model
Variant
Schaal
Kleur
Productiejaar modelauto
2009
Oplage
Eerste productiejaar echte auto
1977
Land van productie modelauto
China
Barcode / EAN / UPC
Afmetingen
Bijzonderheden
By the late 1970s, hatchbacks were becoming the norm but they were also mainly front wheel drive. This layout was viewed with suspicion by some Police Forces as the technology used at the time did not lend itself to the very high mileage high impact use the Police gave their vehicles, especially in London. Chrysler UK created the Sunbeam in 1977 as a quick-to-market stop-gap, by grafting a hatchback body on to the floorpan of the, by then, seven year old rear wheel drive Avenger. This combination of hatchback practicality and simple rear wheel drive reliability made the Sunbeam a successful Metropolitan Police car. Limited Edition 1.700 pcs.