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1936 Austin Heavy 12-4 Low-Loading Taxi by Strachans
United States • 23 Jun 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1936 Austin Heavy 12-4 taxi boasts unique "Low-Loading" landaulet bodywork by Strachans, finished in a two-tone black and blue. It features a four-speed manual, period-correct interior, and charming details like a fare meter, but comes with a "Title Mileage Unknown" warning, suggesting potential concerns about its recorded mileage.

Condition
6
The car is described as a former taxi with landaulet bodywork, finished in black and blue. It features a four-speed manual transmission, four-wheel drum brakes, and 20" wood-spoke wheels. The interior has a single front seat and rear bench with jump seats, all in blue upholstery. While the car has a "Low-Loading" chassis and appears to be in generally good condition for its age, the odometer shows zero miles with a "TMU" (Title Mileage Unknown) notation and an "Odometer Discrepancy" warning on the Ohio title, indicating potential issues with mileage verification. It also mentions a collection of suitcases and a fare meter retained in the luggage deck, which are interesting features but do not directly speak to mechanical or cosmetic condition beyond what's described. The description also mentions an oil change was performed, suggesting some basic maintenance. Given the age and history as a taxi, and the mileage discrepancy warning, a 'Good' rating seems appropriate as it likely has moderate wear and may require some reconditioning, but isn't in poor or damaged condition.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
80776
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
DLA 165
RHD/LHD:
RHD
TMU 1,861cc Austin Inline-Four Four-Speed Manual Transmission Black & Blue Paint Blue Upholstery Tan Landaulet Top Four-Wheel Drum Brakes 20" Wood-Spoke Wheels Exposed Luggage Deck For Hire Light Roof Rack Fare Meter Central Partition Rear Jump Seats
This 1936 Austin Heavy 12-4 is a former taxi that features “Low-Loading” landaulet bodywork by Strachans Limited, and it spent time in the Art Astor collection before it was purchased by the selling dealer in 2026.
The car is finished in black and blue, and power comes from an inline-four rated at 12 taxable horsepower mated to a four-speed manual transmission.
Equipment includes four-wheel drum brakes, 20″ painted wood-spoke wheels, a roof-mounted luggage rack, a fare meter, rear-hinged rear doors, and a tan soft top with landau bars.
The forward compartment features a single seat trimmed in blue pleated upholstery, while the rear cabin is separated by a partition and features a bench and fold-down jump seats trimmed in color-coordinat...
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£7,200
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,440
Median Price (Since 2020)
£30,375
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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