£7,088
1993 Asquith London Taxi The original demonstrator vehicle
United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a unique, original demonstrator Asquith Motors vehicle, a restomod of a 1930s-style taxi cab, one of only 12 ever made. It features refreshed air suspension, disabled access, a sunroof, illuminating signs, a Kenwood stereo system, and a sliding privacy window. It is accompanied by the Asquith booklet, an MOT valid until 09 May 2024 with no advisories, as well as the V5C document which displays only 2 former keepers.
Condition
8
Based on the description, the car is presented in its original Blue paintwork with Black roof, wings and accents. It has recently refreshed air suspension and disabled access. The odometer shows 34,771 miles. The vehicle is accompanied with the Asquith booklet, an MOT valid until 09 May 2024 with no advisories, as well as the V5C document which displays only 2 former keepers. There is no damage mentioned, and it is in running condition. There is no mention of dents, scratches, or paint damage.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
SA9TS1H93GB033028
Chassis No:
Odometer:
34,771 miles
L30 TAX
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
In the early 1980s, Crispin Reed & Bruce West were making reproduction desks and leather sofas.
They restored a vintage 1928 “Austin 12” van to use for local deliveries and became aware that it was great for publicity but it did not prove very reliable.
They stripped a Ford Transit and fitted a unique body shape, which was sign inspired by the 1929 Talbot and Model A Ford vans.
The Asquith was born and this unique and reliable vehicle was perfect for their deliveries and achieved so much interest that they decided to develop the idea.
The craftsmen who had previously been making reproduction furniture turned their skills to create bespoke driving seats and stylish wooden windows.
During the next 15 years, 'Asquith Motor Carriage Company Ltd' operated from a 25,000 sq.ft.
factory on an industrial park at Great Yeldham, Essex, employing 30 craftsmen and producing around 100 vehicles per annum.
The company dedicated itself to producing hand-built replicas that captured the allure o...
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Oct 06 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
35,127 miles
Registration Date
1993-08-16
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 07 2025 with 35,127 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Sep 24 2025 with 35,127 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Apr 26 2024 with 35,087 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Failed
On Apr 24 2024 with 35,066 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On May 10 2023 with 34,772 miles
Failed
On May 02 2023 with 34,770 miles
There were 2 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Fuel pipe insecure at fuel tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 10 2019 with 34,767 miles
Failed
On Apr 06 2019 with 34,767 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Aug 17 2016 with 34,409 miles
Passed
On May 20 2016 with 34,319 miles
Failed
On Jan 29 2016 with 34,319 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
- Air suspension bellows leaking both (2.4.D.2)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- registration plate missing both (6.3.1a)
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