For some reason the convertible version had printed headlights instead of brick built smh

Today I learned of this sets existence. Those wheels give some knock-off brand vibes but otherwise a decent build.

Like any police force has the budget for Lamborghini supercars for patrol

I don't think I've ever seen this set! It looks pretty well done. Granted, if a set wasn't in a catalog during this time or in the instructions ads from my sets, I probably never would see it.

I don't recall seeing this one before. Either it's an exclusive or it's because the type of car had been done before and it just didn't catch my attention anymore at the time.

Btw, the font of 'Polizi' weirdly reminds me of the similar font used for the City Police sets from 2020-2023.
Look at 60312 Police Car to see what I mean.

I assumed this was a promotional Italian set as never came across in the shops. There are lots of ideas to take from this using standard hinges for the window frame, curved slopes for the wheel arches and body work, air intakes etc. while avoiding specialized pieces.

Someone high-up saw an old episode of Miami Vice, and signed it off before City Hall noticed. I remember they said they needed them for high speed chases, again watching too many movies given the snail's pace of traffic around Italian cities, and they just need to send a penalty notice in the post. Also not very practical given the amount of safety and medical equipment travel cops have to carry given they are usually the first responders while waiting for the ambulance. Finally, the previous website said used for high speed organ transplant delivery (all the boot has space for), but most countries just use motorbikes or helicopters if long distance.

@Brickalili said:
"Like any police force has the budget for Lamborghini supercars for patrol"

https://www.wreckedexotics.com/articles/046.shtml

This particular car was the Gallardo 113, which was totaled when someone cut them off while exiting a gas station. It had been donated to the Italian Polizia, so budget didn’t really matter. It was the first supercar to be used as an active duty patrol car, but was also equipped (as appears to be standard for Polizia Lambos) with a refrigeration unit for donor organ transport.

Most instances of police forces using exotic supercars are the result of civil asset forfeiture, so again the budget isn’t really a concern. As long as you can catch the guy, and tie the vehicle to felony charges in some way, it can often be confiscated.

Have this together with 8169.... Nice set! :)

@PurpleDave said:
" @Brickalili said:
"Like any police force has the budget for Lamborghini supercars for patrol"

https://www.wreckedexotics.com/articles/046.shtml

This particular car was the Gallardo 113, which was totaled when someone cut them off while exiting a gas station. It had been donated to the Italian Polizia, so budget didn’t really matter. It was the first supercar to be used as an active duty patrol car, but was also equipped (as appears to be standard for Polizia Lambos) with a refrigeration unit for donor organ transport.

Most instances of police forces using exotic supercars are the result of civil asset forfeiture, so again the budget isn’t really a concern. As long as you can catch the guy, and tie the vehicle to felony charges in some way, it can often be confiscated."

That it’s one of only about six and was donated rather than bought does rather prove my point

It sure is good marketing for the rozzers. Until the taxpayer realises that a civil conversion alone costs them more than a purpose-built unit.

@PurpleDave said:
" @Brickalili said:
"Like any police force has the budget for Lamborghini supercars for patrol"

https://www.wreckedexotics.com/articles/046.shtml

Most instances of police forces using exotic supercars are the result of civil asset forfeiture, so again the budget isn’t really a concern. As long as you can catch the guy, and tie the vehicle to felony charges in some way, it can often be confiscated."

How do fire departments get them?

https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Red_Alert_(G1)

@kdu2814 said:
" @PurpleDave said:
" @Brickalili said:
"Like any police force has the budget for Lamborghini supercars for patrol"

https://www.wreckedexotics.com/articles/046.shtml

Most instances of police forces using exotic supercars are the result of civil asset forfeiture, so again the budget isn’t really a concern. As long as you can catch the guy, and tie the vehicle to felony charges in some way, it can often be confiscated."

How do fire departments get them?

https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Red_Alert_(G1)"

Salvage from a fire site? Confiscation from arsonists? Misappropriation of funds?

@TheOtherMike said:
" @PurpleDave said:"Most instances of police forces using exotic supercars are the result of civil asset forfeiture, so again the budget isn’t really a concern. As long as you can catch the guy, and tie the vehicle to felony charges in some way, it can often be confiscated."

I've heard of a lot of abuses of civil asset forfeiture., with police seizing stuff that they can't actually tie to crimes, but just because someone accuse of a crime happened to own it."

Yeah, that's definitely made the rounds in the US, and you know any single-party political systems aren't concerned with personal property. On the face of it, it makes sense. Mob boss? Drug lord? Obviously nothing you own is paid for with clean money. But then you hear about families whose life savings get confiscated over a simple traffic stop on the way to put a down payment on a home. And then they never get charged with a crime, so they can't prove that it's legit, but it can cost many times what was taken to sue for the money to be returned, so they generally have no choice but to just walk away and let it happen.

This sort of thing has been getting a lot of attention in the press, though, with certain police forces being singled out as serial abusers. Some states have started cracking down on it, though at the moment only two have apparently passed laws saying all property has to be returned when no related crime is being charged. But, CAF is definitely a way that some departments have gotten their hands on exotic supercars. Frequently, depending on the crime involved, they have either been auctioned off or sent to the crusher. Definitely in the latter case, it shields the police from being accused of abusing CAF for personal gain, since it costs money to destroy them.

@RogueWhistler said:
"Salvage from a fire site? Confiscation from arsonists? Misappropriation of funds?"

Definitely not salvage, since any insurance payouts transfer ownership to the insuring company. If no payout is made, the property still belongs to the original owner. Also, if the car has a salvage title, it can't legally be driven, and getting that changed to a rebuild title on a supercar could be more expensive than just buying a new car. All the wiring could have melted insulation, the upholstery is probably a total loss, and a carbon-fiber body isn't exactly fireproof (the carbon fibers themselves may not burn easily, but the polymer that holds them together isn't invulnerable).

@Brickalili said:
"Like any police force has the budget for Lamborghini supercars for patrol"
I'm surprised no one brought this up...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53zg7k6RsJg
First thing I thought of upon seeing this set again.

@kdu2814 said:
" @PurpleDave said:
" @Brickalili said:
"Like any police force has the budget for Lamborghini supercars for patrol"

https://www.wreckedexotics.com/articles/046.shtml

Most instances of police forces using exotic supercars are the result of civil asset forfeiture, so again the budget isn’t really a concern. As long as you can catch the guy, and tie the vehicle to felony charges in some way, it can often be confiscated."

How do fire departments get them?

https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Red_Alert_(G1)"

Hasbro staff deciding they want more altmode variety.

This needs an update and re-release in the new Speed Champions style.