'The Crossley' was probably the most famous vehicle used by the British Army during World War 1. Many were returned to the UK after the war, and converted to civilian use. The model which has been specially commissioned by the City Of London Police Children’s Fund is typically of the conversions made to these versatile little lorries. Your model which is one of only 1,000 examples to be produced is numbered on both the base of the model and the box.

Description: Model has a black body, bonnet and roof with a black chassis; it is fitted with a maroon seat and gold 12 spoke wheels with black tyres; the City of London insignia on both sides of upper van panel with 'CITY OF LONDON POLICE' in bold white print on both sides of lower van panel.

Variations: 12 models were mistakenly assembled using the Y25 Renault chassis thus these represent a rare and notable variation. (See note below)

Notes: During the production of the AC45 London Police Prison Van, it was discovered that a dozen rare Y26 Lowenbrau models, those fitted with the Y25 Renault chassis, had been dismantled and used as donor models.
As the AC45 was created using a single donor casting, namely, the Crossley 'Lowenbrau', most examples feature the Y13/26 Crossley chassis. However, the 12 units assembled using the Y25 Renault chassis represent a rare and notable variation.
The original loses all provenance as soon as it has been tampered with thus the resultant Code 3 cannot inherit the rarity of the original Yesteryear.

Certificate: This model is packaged in a straw-style window box and includes a limited edition certificate of authenticity and complimentary note from the Commissioner of Police.