Hello, The camouflage colors work well for the police. In So Cal, in 1963, the CHP Dodge Polara models had similar large lights. That was good, as in the rear view mirror, one could see the lineup of all cars behind, in the mirror as the tall red light housing sticks out. Then one could time the speed of the surrounding cars going the same direction. They stuck out like lighthouse beacons... The Grapevine in So Cal, between Los Angeles/Magic Mountain area and Bakersfield is a good example of those CHP patrols cruising along, since there were little to none in entry ways. It is/was well known as a high speed freeway despite the maximum California speed limit of 70 on this route. Jnaki But, the wind deflection on those large rotating cans, the lights then became a hindrance and they got moved to a lower bar on top, then eventually, inside the windows of the CHP cars in the later years. Now, the vision of an all black car coming up another lane between traffic was harder to spot, even though the top was white. So check your speed on all highways and especially on those wide open no-city highways. YRMV
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