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Not Sold (Est: £20,000 - £30,000)
1937 Austin 12/4 'Low Loader' Taxicab
United Kingdom • 1 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1937 Austin 12/4 'Low Loader' Taxicab, registration EGO 566, boasts a rich history, including service as a London taxi and ambulance during WWII. Having been restored between 2016 and 2019, the car is described as running smoothly with a solid chassis, original interior and is rated as being in good condition, presenting a unique opportunity for collectors.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in good condition overall, with a solid chassis, an engine running smoothly after restoration, and an original interior in very good condition except for a small tear in the driver's seat. The rear interior light needs rewiring. The listing mentions a restoration between 2016 and 2019, and recent re-coring of the radiator in June 2022, with related invoices on file. The listing mentions that the car has some wear visible and reconditioning required, but is overall in solid condition.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
8-1340
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
EGO 566
RHD/LHD:
RHD
• Used in London by its first owner 1937-1953 /54 • Purchased by the current vendor's late father in 1954 • Restored between 2016 and 2019 • Substantial history file On 1st June 1930, Austin introduced its first taxicabs to the London carriage trade, based on the existing Heavy 12/4 model.
Offered with a selection of coachbuilt bodies, the Austin taxi stood over 7' tall and was commonly referred to by its drivers as the 'High Lot'.
The 'High Lot' was manufactured for only three years and in 1934 was superseded by the Austin 'Low Loader' taxi with its lowered chassis and redesigned axle, a design manufactured in thousands.
This Austin taxicab was first owned and driven by one Fred Nutt from 1937 until 1953/1954 .
'EGO 566' made 6,301 trips as a London taxicab, and during the blitz of WW2 also served as an ambulance.
In 1954 the vehicle was purchased by the current vendor's father (its second owner and a member of the Vintage Taxi Club) and used mainly for pleasure, including campin...
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£1,120
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,525
Median Price (Since 2020)
£13,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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