Orphan of the Day, 08-21, 1966 Austin FX4 Taxi

[8E45E]

Craig

[JBOYLE]

A friend has a 1955 Austin London Taxi. He said it was a pre-war design (it has the narrow rounded grille that reminds me of a 37 La Salle) that was produced until the late 50s.
It's in fine shape with new black paint and has the correct meter. It lacks the left front door, instead there is a open area to put luggage. Because of its gearing its top speed is only about 45 mph.
He said he was told that they weren't retired until they had gone a million miles. Sounds plausable.

I believe this design was the next generation. I recall seeing them in London in the 70s.

[Chucks Stude]

I have ridden in one of those things. They are very interesting. The one I was in had 200,000kms on it and one injector pump rebuild under its hat and ran well. Were available in diesel or gas IIRC.

[2moredoors]

A similar style of taxi is still being manufactured "London Taxi Company"
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http://www.london-taxis.co.uk/index.jsp