MODEL T and the NYPD

[1929]

I found this in one of my magazines, couldn't get a clear picture. It says that the NYPD bought 200 Model Ts in 1927.

[JoeBauer]

This was NYC? Roadsters? Very interesting, and maybe he last batch of Model T's they purchased, but probably not the first!

[rotorwrench]

I imagine they purchased a lot of patrol cars & motorcycles every year. Those would have been the last of the Ts they purchased new. They likely purchased the new Model As the next year.

[40 Deluxe]

Originally Posted by rotorwrench

I imagine they purchased a lot of patrol cars & motorcycles every year. Those would have been the last of the Ts they purchased new. They likely purchased the new Model As the next year.

Can you imagine the scene on the day the first Model A's were delivered? The officers hopped out of their T's for the last time, started their new A, stomped down on the left pedal, and didn't go anywhere!

[rotorwrench]

They certainly would have needed to know what the clutch pedal was for. They would likely want to know why there was no reverse pedal too. A lot of questions I bet.

[1929]

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Originally Posted by JoeBauer

This was NYC? Roadsters? Very interesting, and maybe he last batch of Model T's they purchased, but probably not the first!

Yes, New York City.

[nhusa]

Originally Posted by 40 Deluxe

Can you imagine the scene on the day the first Model A's were delivered? The officers hopped out of their T's for the last time, started their new A, stomped down on the left pedal, and didn't go anywhere!