The much-loved Fairway Taxi was a tough act to follow, having been in production for nearly 30 years and becoming a staple part of London’s culture and aesthetic, but the TX1 thankfully carried the Fairway’s torch very well indeed.

Manufactured by London Taxis International (formerly Carbodies), it was introduced in 1997 as the successor to the Fairway (FX4) and was a significant evolution in London's black cab lineage.

Aesthetically, the TX1 retained the general shape of its predecessor, with its distinctive high roofline and boxy silhouette, however it incorporated more modern, sleeker design elements as well as improvements in safety and functionality.

The interior boasted several updates including improved accessibility for passengers, better ventilation and better interior amenities.

The engine/gearbox remained the same as the final Fairway's, fitted with Nissan’s TD27 2.7-litre diesel engine and 3-speed automatic gearbox.

R90 CAB is an extremely early TX1, first registered ...