The gentleman in the picture is ‘Woollarding’ – a word invented in tribute to UK automotive journalist, William Woollard, who was known for his poses when doing pieces to camera.
The classic ‘Woollard’ involves putting one’s foot on a front tyre and the resting your arm on your raised leg.
Looks like a French “Paddy Wagon” As the militarization of Police has evolved they’re now obsolete, but not every police vehicle needs to be pursuit capable. Certainly the near tanks, uh, armored personnel carriers, that have become must have for many police forces don’t do pursuit.
Besides, it’s French, it’s a Citroen, of course it’s slow! But I bet it rides well.
These were very popular with our Gendarmerie (Rijkspolitie), they could haul a lot of equipment to assist at accidents.
Did you know these were assembled locally in Holland, as a matter of fact the re-positioning of the door hinges and the front indicators were introduced on the Dutch version.
The Rijkspolitie, rsponsible for Holland outside the big cities were highly respected, they were real professionals not at all like nit-picking local police men.
Once when I was speeding a Rijkspolitie Mercedes 190 2.3 pulled up next to me, the officer honked, pointed at his speedo meter indicating I was speeding, I raised my hand, slowed down and he drove off again.
Now that is what I call a real police officer.
Yes, this is a Dutch version, with the front hinged cab doors. These also have a special angled step at the front of the fenders to help entry and exit, because the front hinged versions made it difficult to transit.
“Rukspolitie” roughly translated into English: “FAAABULOUS!!!!”
Now wait a minute here, it says “Rijkspolitie”, the State (as in country) Police.
That other word means something completely different. Anyway, you can look that up too…
Ruks means something along the lines of ruckus, a fight or something like that? I tried to translate it but I guess I’m not in line.
Translate the verb “rukken” from Dutch to English, that might help.
Nice pic .
I wonder of a then new truck or fist day on his new posting ? .
He certainly looks proud .
-Nate
Paging Inspector Clouseau, your driver is ready.
I’d like to order a kabob, some fries, and an orange Fanta, please.
Alcohol-free drinks only, indeed.
However hard you step on it 80kmh is all you’re going to get…
…in which case he could always rely on his fellow officers.
If all else fails, could turn it into a food truck.
Maybe fitted with the SM V6? 😉
The gentleman in the picture is ‘Woollarding’ – a word invented in tribute to UK automotive journalist, William Woollard, who was known for his poses when doing pieces to camera.
The classic ‘Woollard’ involves putting one’s foot on a front tyre and the resting your arm on your raised leg.
https://www.aronline.co.uk/news/news-woollarding-craze-spreads-across-the-internet/
Looks like a French “Paddy Wagon” As the militarization of Police has evolved they’re now obsolete, but not every police vehicle needs to be pursuit capable. Certainly the near tanks, uh, armored personnel carriers, that have become must have for many police forces don’t do pursuit.
Besides, it’s French, it’s a Citroen, of course it’s slow! But I bet it rides well.
Currently, our “pursuit capable” police car (in full police colors, that is) is the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI S-tronic Quattro.
These were very popular with our Gendarmerie (Rijkspolitie), they could haul a lot of equipment to assist at accidents.
Did you know these were assembled locally in Holland, as a matter of fact the re-positioning of the door hinges and the front indicators were introduced on the Dutch version.
The Rijkspolitie, rsponsible for Holland outside the big cities were highly respected, they were real professionals not at all like nit-picking local police men.
Once when I was speeding a Rijkspolitie Mercedes 190 2.3 pulled up next to me, the officer honked, pointed at his speedo meter indicating I was speeding, I raised my hand, slowed down and he drove off again.
Now that is what I call a real police officer.
Looks like a proto Pontiac Aztek.
No, it maybe weird, and odd looking, but nowhere near as ugly as the Aztek. Besides, it’s French, need I say more?
Yes, this is a Dutch version, with the front hinged cab doors. These also have a special angled step at the front of the fenders to help entry and exit, because the front hinged versions made it difficult to transit.