Although a “town watch” had been in existence since earliest times, the Northampton Borough Police was organised on the present day system in January 1836, under the first chief constable, “Old Joe” Ball. Throughout its 130 year history, the Northampton Borough Police had only five chief constables, which reflects the “Family Spirit” cultivated within the force, a quality showed by the majority of the old borough forces.
The Northampton Borough Police ceased to exist as a separate unit when in April 1966 it was amalgamated with the Northamptonshire county constabulary to form the Northampton and county constabulary (Renamed the Northamptonshire Police in 1974) under John Gott, the chief constable.
This model has been commissioned to commemorate the fact that the freedom of the borough of Northampton was conferred upon the force during its 150th anniversary on April 25th 1990.
The proceeds from the sale of each model will be donated to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Description: The body and roof are cream, with black chassis and mudguards. The interior features black plastic seats and a black steering wheel.
At the front, it displays a 'POLICE' sign above the windscreen, a red cross on the bonnet, gold grille and headlights, and a white-on-black number plate (NH 1553) below the grille. The sides feature a decal with the Northampton Borough crest above the words 'Police Ambulance'. Behind the cab door is additional text in three lines reading 'Chief Constables Office, Dychurch Lane, Northampton'.
The rear doors are litho-printed and show a 'POLICE' sign above a red cross across the doors with a white-on-black number plate (NH 1553). Two red rear lights are positioned on either side of the doors.
The baseplate is painted black and is secured with three machined rivets.
The wheels are red plastic 12-spoke, each fitted with a separate black rubber tyre.

Variations: No known variations.

Notes/Certificate: It comes packed in its original straw window box and includes a limited edition certificate of authenticity identifying the model. This certificate number is also marked on the base, just behind the left front wheel. The certificate notes the model was issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Police Force being granted the Freedom of the Borough on 25th April 1990.