1937 Austin Taxi LL

SPECIFICATION

An excellent example of an old London Cab. The interior seats 4 in comfort, unlike the driver who has to endure all weathers in the open sided cab. The pram style roof folds back to allow the passengers to enjoy the fleeting British sunlight.
Registration: DLX 214
Seats: 5
Make: Austin
Type: 12/4 Low Loader
Year: 1937
Body: Strachan of Acton
Weight: 
Engine: 1861cc 4 cylinder, 27 bhp
Gearbox: 4 speed syncromesh with crash change 1st to 2nd
Brakes: 4 wheel drum mechanically operated  
Wheels:  spoked 5.25x17 crossply
Electrics:  12v
Top Speed:  48mph
MPG:  20
Colours: Red and Black.

AND HISTORY

First owned as a pool taxi in Windsor, London

These Taxi's were used during WW2 by the National Fire Service to tow the water pumps to the blazes. They would often get there before the fire engines due to the street knowledge of the taxi drivers.

1962 - Exported to America for the Harrah's Automotive Library, Nevada.

1991 - Imported back to Britain.

May 2009:  Purchased by Cumbria Classic Coaches (isn't ebay wonderful!). Now available for classic car hire for weddings, day tours, film and TV and photo shoots!

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