£11,250
1956 Austin FX3 “Taxi”
COYS • UK • 18 Feb 2017
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£11,250
1956 Austin FX3 “Taxi”
UK • 18 Feb 2017
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1948-1958 Austin FX3 taxicab is a piece of British motoring history, cherished by collectors and enthusiasts. The current owner uses it as a promotional prop and has invested around £8000 in a complete engine rebuild and new clutch, ensuring its mechanical soundness.
Condition
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/ 10
3,000 miles
ZWI318E
1956
Auction
FX3D235638
RHD
United Kingdom
£11,250
1956 Austin FX3 “Taxi”
COYS • UK • 18 Feb 2017
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
The Austin FX3 is a taxicab that was sold in the United Kingdom by Austin from 1948 to 1958.
It was designed to comply with the Metropolitan Police Conditions of Fitness for London taxicabs, but was used in other towns and cities in the UK.
It was commissioned from Austin by taxi dealers Mann & Overton and built by Carbodies of Coventry on a chassis supplied by Austin.
The FX3 was a popular model.
Out of a combined production total of 12,435 FX3 and FL1 models, 7,267 were licensed in London between 1948 and the end of production in 1958.
The FX3 was replaced in 1958 by the Austin FX4, but continued in use in London until 1968.
Many other examples ran for longer outside London.
In turn, the FX4 ceased production in 1997 and was replaced by the TX series.
The Austin FX3 is still sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of vintage London Transport.
Several Austin FX3s have been shipped to the United States of America and to continental Europe by collectors, hobbyists and ...
Price Analysis vs Other FX3s
£6,122
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,671
Median Price (Since 2020)
£14,364
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 20th Apr 2011
Latest MOT mileage:
8,219 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 21st Apr 2010, 8,219 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Failed
On 15th Apr 2010, 8,219 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed
On 10th Apr 2009, 8,147 miles
Failed
On 8th Apr 2009, 8,147 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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