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PVEC has its origins back in 1986 with the founding of its predecessor, The Police Vehicle Collectors’ Club. This was a slightly confusing title at the time as the club was for collectors of models; not vehicles as such. No one at that time could have anticipated that, within a few years, the club’s successor would indeed cater for the interests of dozens of collectors of the full-size article, with a few individual members even achieving fleets numbered in double figures.

But this is just one part of PVEC’s ever-widening appeal. The Club remains the leading forum for those interested in model police vehicles, and has been massively influential in the increase in volume, variety and accuracy in the model manufacturers’ marketplace. The modellers’ need for accurate information, especially photographic evidence, led to the collection of pictures and data. For some, the creation of picture and information archives became an end in itself, and within the Club are now to be found the leading experts in police vehicle history.

Whatever the interest; particular eras, geographical areas, specific makes or types of vehicle, PVEC has a member, usually more than one, who is a recognised authority. Not forgotten are motorcycles, watercraft and aircraft. Even horses and bicycles have their devotees.

PVEC has an international dimension with numerous overseas members, ensuring a supply of news and articles for our entertaining quarterly electronic magazine, Sidestripe, which has sections dedicated to every aspect of the Club’s spheres of interest. Every year PVEC exhibits at numerous police, emergency service and motoring events, with models, memorabilia and a growing inventory of fabulous preserved vehicles of all ages and origins.
I appreciate your visiting our website and hope if you are at all enthused by what you see, you will consider joining our friendly Club, and delve into the fascinating and little-known world of police vehicles.