World's Coolest Ambulance Vehicles

Original source : http://2spare.com
Posted : February 2008
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UK (Portsmouth)

Using the Mini as an emergency vehicle is nothing new. In the 60s the Mini Cooper was used as a Police car with great effect. The Mini Cooper Police Car was light, nimble and faster than many other vehicles of the time. While we don't know of any local authorities using the MINI as a police car, there are six NHS authorities that have MINI Cooper S ambulances. This unit, seen at the National Mini Cooper Day at Beaulieu on 10 June is from Portsmouth. The vehicle itself and ongoing maintenance was provided by Snows Portsmouth MINI, while the modifications, equipment and ambulance staff are paid for by Portsmouth pubs and clubs.

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