Appearing recently here on Barn Finds, was a replica of Rosco P. Coltrane’s police car from the famed Dukes of Hazzard TV series. Several commenters seemed like they might prefer a real police car over a replica driven by a fictional character. You have asked, and the Barn Find community has delivered. This great find was sent in by reader Charles H. Listed recently here on eBay was this 1977 Dodge Monaco that the seller says was an actual police car for the town of Dixon, California. He states that it was ordered at the same time, and to the same specifications as California Highway Patrol cars of the day.

The cruiser is pictured here with an array of trophies it has won at local car shows. The seller ‘s list of the repairs and restoration done to this vehicle is impressive, as is the list of period correct police radios and other equipment installed inside.

It still has the “certified” speedometer in place as shown here. Not shown here, is the “special handling” cowl tag installed on the car by the manufacturer.

Additionally, the seller located and had installed the correct material for the seat upholstery.

The engine is the venerable 440 cubic inch plant, which he says was professionally rebuilt by a local machine shop. Sadly, the auction ended early, most likely due to the seller accepting an offer. This looked like a very nice car, that was done right, and it’s no wonder it sold quickly. I thought the Dukes of Hazzard car was pretty cool. But I like this one a lot better! What do you think?