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£31,360
1933 Austin London Taxi Landaulette
United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2014 • Lot 244
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1933 'High Lot' London Taxi, originally purchased by R. Thackray Ltd, has been restored and is presented in lovely condition. It features a rare fare-meter (circa 1910) and meter-lamp, with a copy of the original tariff displayed. The landaulette body style includes a fold-down rear roof. Supplied with a V5 registration document and an MoT test certificate valid until 24th August 2015.
Condition
7
The listing mentions that a restoration has been carried out and that the car presents in lovely condition, suggesting it's been well-maintained. However, the age of the vehicle and the fact that it's a 1933 model, would preclude a pristine condition rating.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
73184
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
AGT 527
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The iconic 'London Taxi' has been ferrying people around London for over 100 years.
The name 'Taxi' was derived from the French word 'Hacquenée' meaning a' horse for hire'-hence the term Hackney cab.
The car dealer Mann and Overton director Will Overton, who had been selling cabs in London since 1906, approached Herbert Austin about modifying the Austin 12/4 chassis so that it would comply with the London 'Conditions of Fitness' required for all Taxi' and a collaboration was agreed.
Because the overall height of the Taxi was higher than the competition, it received the nick name 'High Lot' or 'Upright Grand' as this design gave the top hat customers plenty of headroom and was soon outselling the Bearmore and Morris-Commercials versions.
Building on its success a new model the 'Low Loader' was introduced in 1934.
This outstanding Taxi was originally purchased by R.Thackray Ltd on 5 th May 1933.
Clearly a restoration has been carried out and she presents in lovely condition.
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£855
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£8,000
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£15,926
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