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James's 2008 Omega project
« on: 30 December 2007, 12:42:18 »
I'm not planning on doing lots of project cars next year, I want to do one reasonably big project.

I would like to buy a decomissioned Police Omega, preferably a fireams estate car (3.0 MV6 Auto) - failing that I would settle for a manual V6. It will have to be a facelift model.

I want it in all it's glory and livery - I believe this is legal to drive on the road, providing all the blues/police wording is removed?

The reason for this, is 'cos I'd like to take it to some shows, and maybe get involved in some track days, etc... and given the history these things have with the Police, I think it would be classy to have it looking like a "classic" police car.

Any ideas where I might go about buying such a project? I don't care about the condition of the engine, it can be a complete non runner - eg cambelt snapped - having reasonably straight bodywork is more important.

If anyone knows of where I could get such a thing, and what I would expect to pay, I'd be grateful to hear suggestions :y
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Re: James's 2008 Omega project
« Reply #1 on: 30 December 2007, 12:51:49 »
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Re: James's 2008 Omega project
« Reply #2 on: 30 December 2007, 13:03:39 »
James, that link is for Witney they is a police auction twice a month. Been meaning to go for ages but i can never get back in time....

I might ask to work from home one day and try and go along....
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Re: James's 2008 Omega project
« Reply #3 on: 30 December 2007, 13:22:43 »
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James, that link is for Witney they is a police auction twice a month. Been meaning to go for ages but i can never get back in time....

I might ask to work from home one day and try and go along....

Lets do it - and drive home in a plodmobile ;D
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Re: James's 2008 Omega project
« Reply #4 on: 30 December 2007, 13:47:28 »
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James, that link is for Witney they is a police auction twice a month. Been meaning to go for ages but i can never get back in time....

I might ask to work from home one day and try and go along....

Lets do it - and drive home in a plodmobile ;D

Trouble is, mostly Volvo's down there now, police tend to sell after 3/4 years.

Might get lucky and see some '04 plate ones go though.
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Re: James's 2008 Omega project
« Reply #5 on: 30 December 2007, 14:05:08 »
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James, that link is for Witney they is a police auction twice a month. Been meaning to go for ages but i can never get back in time....

I might ask to work from home one day and try and go along....

Lets do it - and drive home in a plodmobile ;D
Sounds like fun.  If you tell us when you're going maybe a couple others will stop by.  :)
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Re: James's 2008 Omega project
« Reply #6 on: 30 December 2007, 16:33:03 »
You could try asking James Waddington of the Autobahnstormers http://www.ukpolicevehicles.co.uk/
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Re: James's 2008 Omega project
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Re: James's 2008 Omega project
« Reply #8 on: 30 December 2007, 18:08:29 »
You should also check this site out:

http://www.expolicecar.co.uk/ambulance.asp
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Re: James's 2008 Omega project
« Reply #9 on: 30 December 2007, 21:12:43 »
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3.2 mv6 here ex-police:

http://www.ex-policecarcentre.co.uk/

Wow - the Scooby has got chav camouflage on the sides. Do you think they drove it like that? Maybe it's got the 4" Blitz at the back too... ;D

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Re: James's 2008 Omega project
« Reply #10 on: 30 December 2007, 21:25:40 »
Woma still get plenty of Omegas  in!!! as i used to work there i rang and asked still the best force to buy is thames valley!!! their CARS ARE IN A LOT BETTER CONDITION THEN MOST ex police!!
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Woma still get plenty of Omegas  in!!! as i used to work there i rang and asked still the best force to buy is thames valley!!! their CARS ARE IN A LOT BETTER CONDITION THEN MOST ex police!!
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Defo have to get down there i think!
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Re: James's 2008 Omega project
« Reply #12 on: 30 December 2007, 22:37:03 »
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Woma still get plenty of Omegas  in!!! as i used to work there i rang and asked still the best force to buy is thames valley!!! their CARS ARE IN A LOT BETTER CONDITION THEN MOST ex police!!
Omegatoy

Defo have to get down there i think!

Give me a shout when you're going and I'll come along for the ride :y

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« Reply #13 on: 30 December 2007, 22:44:05 »
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Woma still get plenty of Omegas  in!!! as i used to work there i rang and asked still the best force to buy is thames valley!!! their CARS ARE IN A LOT BETTER CONDITION THEN MOST ex police!!
Omegatoy

Defo have to get down there i think!

Give me a shout when you're going and I'll come along for the ride :y

Kevin

I need to ask at work, too see if i can work from home. I might tie it in with a dentist appointment, so then i errr 'have' to work from home.

These are the next dates.

Shall we try for 24th? (Its a Thursday)

January      10th and 24th
February      7th and 21st
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Re: James's 2008 Omega project
« Reply #14 on: 30 December 2007, 22:52:22 »
IIRC, it's against the lighting regs to have reflective blue battenburg, too, which might make it a bit trickier to have on the road...
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