£17,719
1956 Austin FX3D Taxicab
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 8 Oct 2014
Market Position:
World Record
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£17,719
1956 Austin FX3D Taxicab
UK • 8 Oct 2014
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Austin FX3D Taxicab, a rare sight on the road, was sold for £17,719. It spent 25 years in London and Birmingham before being exported to Holland for use as a wedding hire vehicle, and has recently been resprayed, had an interior tidy-up, and a thorough engine overhaul.
Condition
8
The car has been resprayed, had an interior tidy-up, and a thorough engine overhaul. The vendor rates the paint and engine as excellent and a new clutch was fitted 100 miles ago. It is started and run for a few miles every week and benefits from regular servicing.
/ 10
8,219 miles (via 2010 MOT)
217 XUE
1956
Auction
FX3D235638
RHD
United Kingdom
£17,719
1956 Austin FX3D Taxicab
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 8 Oct 2014
Market Position:
World Record
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Description
Price Analysis vs Other FX3s
£6,122
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,671
Median Price (Since 2020)
£14,364
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
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Previous FX3 Sales
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)
MOT Mileage Trend
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