Cops and Robbers
the story of the british police car
$35.73
- Paperback
432 pages
- Release Date
3 June 2019
Summary
Cops and Robbers: A History of the British Police Car
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 restricti…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780008245054 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0008245053 |
| Author: | Ant Anstead |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Imprint: | William Collins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 432 |
| Release Date: | 3 June 2019 |
| Weight: | 400g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 33mm |
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Praise for Cops & Robbers
‘As a petrol-head and former bobby, TV presenter Ant Anstead was the perfect person to write a new history of the police car’Daily Express
‘Delightfully metal-focused’ Classic Car Weekly
About The Author
Ant Anstead
Ant Anstead is best known as a television presenter and car builder, having built bespoke cars since childhood. Prior to his career in car building, Ant was a Police Constable in Hertfordshire Constabulary. After receiving two commendations for bravery, his career as one of the UK’s youngest armed police officers concluded at age 25. Ant’s passion for cars and his history in law enforcement inspired this book. His television career began in 2014 as co-host of the Channel 4 series For The Love Of Cars with Philip Glenister. In 2015, Ant hosted BBC2’s Building Cars Live with James May and Kate Humble. In 2017, Ant became the host of Wheeler Dealers with Mike Brewer and also hosted the Channel 4 show World’s Most Expensive Cars.
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