Before Manchester had a Police Ambulance Service people were transported to hospital on a litter. The first horse ambulance was used in Manchester in 1896. In June 1900 police officers attended St. Johns Ambulance classes and those who gained a Certificate of Proficiency, transferred to the Ambulance Corps. The first motor ambulance cost Manchester £723-13-0d.
During the First World War boy scouts were used to assist the depleted staff.
The service remained in being under the direction of a Police Inspector until the advent of the National Health Service in 1948 whereupon Manchester City Council formed the Local Health Authority. The police ambulance staff remained with the police service when the new service was formed.
The model is dedicated to the men who worked in the police ambulance service with dedication and distinction.

Description: Black body, bonnet, opening rear doors with black chassis, mudguards, running boards and ribbed roof; chrome 12 spoke wheels on whitewall 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 brass; black plastic RHD steering wheel; tan seats.
Manchester Police Ambulance insignia on both sides of upper panel with 'POLICE AMBULANCE' in bold white print on both sides of lower van panel; Manchester crest on both side doors; 'POLICE' written across rear doors with the Manchester Police Ambulance insignia on both rear doors; front and rear number-plates – CNA400.

Variations: Black or tan seats.

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