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£28,000

1935 Austin Taxi ‘Low Loader’

United Kingdom • 30 Nov 2013 • Lot 241

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This 1935 Austin Taxi Low Loader, previously a courtesy car for Blakes Hotel in London, boasts a rich history with celebrity passengers. While it requires re-commissioning after being stored for 10-12 years, it's reported to be in remarkably good condition, featuring a well-preserved interior and unique details like a 'Blakes' taxi lamp.

Condition

7

The car is described as being in remarkably good condition despite being laid up for 10-12 years and requiring recommissioning. The interior is in exceptional condition with excellent seat coverings. The coachwork is presented in a very dark green, with only some slight paint flaking on the wooden finishers. These factors suggest a condition rating of Very Good.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

79128

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

BYK 294

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The 12/4 Austin Taxi was the mainstay of the taxi fleet in London during the 1930s.

Initially nicknamed the High Lot due to its height, it became a great success outselling its rivals the Beardmore and Morris Commercial by some margin.

The revised LL (Low Loader) model was introduced in 1934 and became the most widely produced taxi of the decade.

We are proud to present a 1935 Austin Taxi Low Loader with a somewhat interesting history.

This taxi was purchased by Anouska Hempel from a taxi driver in the early 1970s and is still in the same ownership today.

It was employed during those early years as a courtesy car at the Blakes Hotel, a boutique hotel in Knightsbridge, London.

Whilst at work at Blakes, the taxi carried many famous actors and singers including Ali MacGraw, Robert Redford, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan and Jane Russell.

The vendor informs us that a Blakes' client could have use of it all day to take them anywhere around and within London.

Blakes was created by Anouska H...