Coventry did not have any system of policing until the municipal corporations act of 1835 gave the city fathers powers to create a recognised police force. Twenty constables were enrolled under the supervision of a sergeant and inspector. The chief constable, Mr Thomas Henry Prosser was an ex-Bow Street Runner. The force strength in 1910 was 100 officers and 137 officers in 1914.
In 1969 the force amalgamated with its neighbour Warwickshire constabulary to form the Warwickshire and Coventry Constabulary and in 1974, following local government re-organisation, became a division within the West Midlands Police.

Description: Dark blue body, bonnet, side panels ribbed roof and opening rear doors; black chassis, mudguards, running boards; chrome 12 spoke wheels; plain black tyres with spare on drivers side above running board; radiator grille, windscreen, headlights and sidelamps in chrome; toolbox cover on left side running board in black; black plastic RHD steering wheel; mushroom brown seats; Coventry City Police insignia and 'COVENTRY CITY POLICE' in white lettering on both sides of upper panel with 'POLICE' in bold white print on rear door and front of cab roof; red rear lights; front and rear number-plates – WK1604.

Variations: Black or tan seats.

Notes/Certificate: This model is packaged in its original straw-style window box and includes a limited edition certificate of authenticity.