The Sweeney drove Ford Consuls and Granadas, which left the producers of The Professionals at a bit of a loss

The Sweeney drove Ford Consuls and Granadas, which left the producers of The Professionals at a bit of a loss. They didn't want to ape The Sweeney too closely but as fast cars seemed to have been an integral apt of the show's appeal - alongside the fighting and shagging - they needed some wheels that would be as iconic and stylish as the two lead characters.