"All right, Tinkerbell. You're nicked!"

[trigger]

I've been meaning to do this for ages, I've been through my DVD collection of The Sweeney and been busy getting screen grabs off as many cars from the series as I could, I thought I'd share some of them with you! They are roughly in episode order from 1975 onwards.

 

The Sweeney Title Screen by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Bedford CA Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Rover P6 Police Car by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1974 Ford Consul 3.0 GT and 1974 Ford Granada 3.0 Ghia by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Citreon 2CV by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Datsun (1200?) Vauxhall Ventora by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1974 Ford Consul 3.0 GT by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1974 Ford Consul 3.0 GT by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Mk 1 Ford Transit Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Alfa Romeo Spider by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Armstrong Siddeley Typhoon by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1974 Ford Consul 3.0 GT by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1975 Street Scene by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1968 Rover 3500 P6 V8 Police Car by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1974 Ford Escort 1100 L Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Ford Transit LWB Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Jaguar S-Type by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Lots more to follow...

[Guest]

 

Be glad to see more street scenes

[Lord Sterling]

Thanks for putting these up Trig. London looked so much like 'London' back then, more character.

 

A couple of useless Sweeney facts:

 

Jack Regan did once drive the Consul NHK295M in the episode: 'Golden Boy'

RBP282E Jaguar was used in various episodes.

NHK295M still lives and is undergoing restortion work.

[warren t claim]

Interesting linky

http://www.fordgranada.com/sweeney/cars.php

[bigstraight6]

Good stuff Trig, the best television series ever (along with Minder!) The forum below has lots of interesting stuff including the motors featured.....

 

http://www.thetvlounge.co.uk/sweeney/

[warren t claim]

Did I mention I once owned a car that was used in the Sweeney? A white Chevette OUR100W?

[trigger]

Jaguar S-Type and cardboard boxes! by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1974 BMW 525 E12 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Jaguar S-Type and Ford Zodiac Estate i think by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1974 Ford Consul 3.0 GT, MG Midget, Vauxhall Cresta and Rover P6 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Ford Cortina Estate Mk2 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Jaguar S-Type Crash by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Scrapyard Cars by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1970's Banger Racing Screen by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1974 Ford Capri II 1600 L Mk2 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Ford Cortina 2.0 XL Mk 3 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1974 Ford Capri II 3.0 Ghia V6 Auto Mk2 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Porsche 912 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

[trigger]

Did I mention I once owned a car that was used in the Sweeney? A white Chevette OUR100W?

 

That was Minder Warren

 

Vauxhall Chevette by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

[warren t claim]

Did I mention I once owned a car that was used in the Sweeney? A white Chevette OUR100W?

 

That was Minder Warren

 

Vauxhall Chevette by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Sorry! I knew it was something Euston TV.

[George-Roper]

You can see the bolts for the roll cage sticking out of the roof Keep them coming Triggy boy.

[trigger]

Commer PB Security Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1975 Car Park by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Austin Morris J4 Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Rover 3500 V8 P6 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Ford Cortina 2.0 XL Mk 3 Police Car by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1975 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Fiat 850 Coupe and Mk2 Ford Cortina by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Ford Cortina Mk3 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1973 Austin Maxi 1500 Taxi by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1974 Ford D Series Group 4 Security Truck by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Jaguar S-Type by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Ford Transit Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Mk1 Ford Transit British Gas Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1973 Austin Maxi 1500 Taxi and 1973 Triumph 2000 Auto by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

[warren t claim]

IIRC the Fiat 850 was owned by one of the crew and he had a running joke to see how many episodes he could get it into.

[trigger]

Bedford CF Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Ford Cortina 2.0 XL Mk 3 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1975 Hillman Hunter Super 1750 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1975 Street Scene and Hawson Bodied Bedford by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Mk1 Ford Escort Estate, Mercedes and Renault 16 TL by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Austin Mini Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1968 Morris Oxford by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1972 Hillman Avenger 1500 DL by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Ford Zodiac Mk IV by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1972 MG Midget by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

BMW 1800 Neue Klasse by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Jaguar XJ6, Pair of Morris Marina's and a 1974 Mk1 Ford Transit Camper Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Morris Marina Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1974 Volvo 245 DL Estate by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

[theorganist]

Thanks for those Trigger!

 

Its amazing how much more character a street scene had in those days!

[autofive]

oh no Trigger, why have you done this?

 

now im watching my sweeney box set, and i have the two films to watch too

 

looks like a long night ahead

 

 

 

i watched REGAN (Sweeney pilot film) last week, for the umpteenth time

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nMCMvNvVWk

[trigger]

1974 Smiths Electric Milk Float and 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Triumph 2000 Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Triumph 2000 Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1975 Austin FX4 Black London Taxi Cab and Triumph 2000 Mk1 Dash by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Triumph 2000 Mk1 and 1965 Jaguar S-Type by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Triumph 2000 Mk1 and 1965 Jaguar S-Type by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1975 Mercedes Benz 200 W115 and Mk2 Ford Cortina by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1975 Morris 1800 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1975 Morris 1800 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Datsun? and Vauxhall Victor FD by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Fiat 130 Coupe by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

[trigger]

oh no Trigger, why have you done this?

 

I have the Professionals to do next!, I'm just finishing off Minder first before I start going through them though!

[pompei]

Just a few thoughts ...

 

Everything - cars, streets, people - looks so shabby

 

I really want an S type. They are supposed to be much better than the Mk2, according to the cL*****c mags

 

How do you get these screen grabs?

[pompei]

PS I really like that girl in the Cortina Estate pic. Even though I can only see her boots and legs.

[j-j]

This is GOLD! This is my main reason for watching Minder/Professionals/Sweeney!

 

The Volvo Estate - what's the bet that it was one of the very first cars to have a rear fog light fitted.

[trigger]

1974 Ford Cortina 2.0 XL Mk3 and 1964 Hillman Imp by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Mercedes Benz W114 Limousine by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Mercedes Benz W114 Limousine and Austin Maxi by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Simca Van and 1975 Traffic by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Simca Van and 1966 Morris Minor 1000 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Bedford Security Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Commer PB Van, Rover 3500 V8 Police Car and Sunbeam Stiletto by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Ford Granada 3.0 GXL Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1964 Vauxhall Cresta PB by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1973 Morris 1800 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1975 Hillman Hunter 1500 Deluxe Estate by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1975 Hillman Hunter 1500 Deluxe Estate by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1976 Ford Cortina 2000 GT Mk3 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1974 Morris Marina 1800 DL by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Opel Kadett B Coupe by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

 

1976 Ford Granada 3000 V6 S Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

[jjp666]

NHK296M - I noticed that the Cortina in one of the shots had lights on the roof.

Were these a later addition or just temporary for a particular show?

[Mash]

Awesome stuff Trig, thanks for the mammoth effort in sifting through this and brightening up all our days!!

[trigger]

How do you get these screen grabs?

 

I downloaded a program called VLC Player which lets you watch the DVD and has the option to take a screen shoot on it, It's very handy.

 

Still quite a few more to go!!

 

1976 Leyland Princess 1800 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Triumph Toledo 1300 and Ford Transit Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1958 Ford Ranchero Pick Up Recovery Truck by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1958 Ford Ranchero Pick Up Recovery Truck by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Rover 3500 V8 P6 Police Car by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Ford Cortina Mk2 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Jaguar S-Type by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1973 Volvo 144 DL and 244 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Ford Transit Van Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Triumph Dolomite and Vauxhall Cresta PB by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1964 Vauxhall Cresta PB by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Ford Transit Van Mk1 and 1964 Vauxhall Cresta PB Crash by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1965 Ford Thames 5cwt Van and Ford Cortina 2.0 XL Mk 3 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1976 Ford Escort 1300 Base Police Car Mk2 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Volkswagen 1600 Fastback and 1974 Ford Consul 3.0 GT by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1974 Ford Escort 1100 Base Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Jaguar S-Type by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Jaguar S-Type by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1976 Ford Cortina 2000 GT Mk3 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Datsun Estate and Leyland FG by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

[trigger]

NHK296M - I noticed that the Cortina in one of the shots had lights on the roof.

Were these a later addition or just temporary for a particular show?

 

The lights were only added for the odd scene here and there, most of the time it was unmarked and being used for the other Sweeney drivers.

 

1974 AMC Javelin AMX by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1974 AMC Javelin AMX by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Jaguar XJ6 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1968 Mercedes Benz 220 SE W115 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Jaguar S-Type by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1975 Ford Capri II 3000 GT JPS Special by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Rolls Royce Silver Shadow by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Ford Transit 130 LWB Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1976 Ford Cortina 2000 GT Mk3 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Ford Cortina Mk2 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

70's cars from The Sweeney by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1976 Ford Cortina 2000 GT Mk3, 1976 Ford Granada 3000 V6 S Mk1 and 1975 Rover 2200 SC by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1976 Ford Granada 3000 V6 S Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1976 Street Scene by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1974 Ford Consul 3.0 GT and Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 2+2 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1973 Datsun 180B and 1974 Ford Consul 3.0 GT by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1963 Austin A60 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1971 Renault 16 and 1975 Triumph 650 Motorbike (model unknown) by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1976 Street Scene and 1964 Vauxhall Victor by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

[trigger]

Rover 3500 P6 V8 Police Car by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Morris LD Pick Up by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1976 Ford Granada 3000 V6 S Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1977 Ford Granada 3.0 V6 Ghia Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1977 Ford Granada 3.0 V6 Ghia Mk1 and 1968 Fiat 124 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1976 Ford Cortina 2.0 S Mk4 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Ford Granada 2.8 S Mk2 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1977 Ford Cortina 2.3GL Mk4 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1978 Street Scene by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1978 BMW 528 E21 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1977 Ford Transcontinental Tractor Unit Lorry by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1975 Atkinson Borderer and Ford Transit Van Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Opel Manta A by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1977 Ford Granada 3.0 V6 Ghia Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Bedford TK Truck by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Rover 3500 P6 and Ford Cortina MK3 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Rover 3500 P6 Crash by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Rover 3500 P6 Crash by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1977 Ford Granada 3.0 V6 Ghia Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

[trigger]

Austin Gypsy by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1976 Ford Cortina 2.0 S Mk4 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Austin Mini and 1972 Austin FX4 Taxi by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1977 Ford Escort 1600 Mexico Mk2 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Ford Transcontinental Tractor Unit Lorry and Mk1 Ford Escort Estate by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Jaguar XJ6 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Ford Transit Walkthrough Luton Van Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Daf and Toyota Corolla by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Morris 1800 and Austin 1100 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Morris 1800 Sunbeam Rapier by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1977 Renault 16 TL by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1977 Renault 16 TL by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1977 Ford Granada 3.0 V6 Ghia Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1966 Morris Minor Traveller and Ford Transit Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Ford Transit Ambulance Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Ford Zodiac Mk IV by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

70's cars by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

[HillmanImp]

This is brilliant. Well done. Must have taken some doing this, or can you just grab it when you are watching it pretty quickly? Might have to look into this myself.

[trigger]

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier 1600 GL Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Commer PB Pick Up Truck by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier 1600 GL Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1976 Volkswagen Golf 1.0 N Swallowtail by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1978 Austin Allegro 1300 SDL by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1978 Dodge Simca 1100 Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1978 Dodge Simca 1100 Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1971 Morris 1800 and 1975 Morris Marina 1300 Coupe by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1965 Volkswagen Beetle by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1977 Leyland Princess 1800 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1971 Austin Maxi 1750 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1974 Chrysler CH Sedan by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1976 Ford Transit Luton Van Mk1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1976 Volkswagen Devon Camper Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Rover P6 & a pair of Cortinas by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1977 Austin FX4 Black Taxi Cab by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1977 Austin FX4 Black Taxi Cab and BMW 2002 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Volkswagen LT Camper Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1976 Peugeot 604 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

And that's all of them!, I have a set with 606 photos in if you want to see them all http://www.flickr.com/photos/triggersca ... 842743896/

[trigger]

This is brilliant. Well done. Must have taken some doing this, or can you just grab it when you are watching it pretty quickly? Might have to look into this myself.

 

It took me from the 5 Apr 2011 to 17 Jun 2011 according to Flickr, What i done is watch them all on TV in the evenings and then on my days off work i watched them each again on my PC but just skipped through them looking for the cars, Then after uploading them all to Flickr i tagged each one and even looked up the number plates on the DVLA site!.

 

Is that normal for a 31 year old?, I think i might have a slight case of OCD or geekiness, I can't decide.