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  • Cops and Robbers

    The Story of the British Police Car

    by Ant Anstead ...
    TV presenter and all-round car nut Ant Anstead takes the reader on a journey that mirrors the development of the motor car itself from a stuttering 20mph annoyance that scared everyone’s horses to 150mph pursuits with aerial support and sophisticated electronic tracking.The British Police Force’s relationship with the car started by chasing after pioneer speeding motorists on bicycles. As speed ... Read more

    $6.49 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

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    Cops and Robbers

    The Story of the British Police Car

    by Ant Anstead ...
    Narrated by Ant Anstead ...

    Unabridged

    13 hours 40 min

    TV presenter and all-round car nut Ant Anstead takes the reader on a journey that mirrors the development of the motor car itself from a stuttering 20mph annoyance that scared everyone’s horses to 150mph pursuits with aerial support and sophisticated electronic tracking.The British Police Force’s relationship with the car started by chasing after pioneer speeding motorists on bicycles. As speed ... Read more

    $31.99 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

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