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Hello, Nick-

Three of my friends and I are planning to do an "Abbey Road" shoot at a zebra crossing in Portland, OR, and I've even gone to the trouble of arranging traffic stops.  Now, I'd like to set up parking such that I can get the appropriate vehicles placed there.  

The VW bug is easy enough, but do you happen to know what kind of car is on the other side of the street in the album cover photo?  I'm referring to the black truck-like thing.  

Let me know as soon as you can.  Thanks!

-Collin

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The van is supposed to be a police one
I've had a glance at
http://www.policecaruk.com/
where there's a section for classic fleet, but I couldn't find a model looking like Abbey road's cover one.
But you may contact them (there's a section on the site "contact us") and ask them about the model.
Hope it helps,
bye,
N.

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I`m an italian Beatle fan who`s been studying, playing, reading The Beatles for more than twentyfive years. I can answer about recording sessions, lyrics, biography, instruments and more. I`ve been playng bass guitar and their music for years and know pretty much about their music and composition. I own a double complete discography (on vinil and on cd) and lots of books about them. I regret not to be so expert about their films and personal careers, but I think I can answer nearly any question about their life and music in the period 1940 - 1970.

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Usually, no Trivia on The Beatles leaves me without words. Moreover I've been playing bass guitar and their music for nearly twenty years and I can discuss on this matter quite deeply. Please no questions about vintage Lps', collectors items' or memorabilia value.

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