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Austin 12/4 low loader rear convertible (1931)
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Price: US $1,200.00

Description:

1931 Austin 12/4 'Low Loader' London Taxi Cab
Coachwork by Strachans Successors Ltd
VIN NUMBER-82196
ccCOMPLETE CAR UNRESTORED CALIFORNIA CLEAN TITLE SUPER RARE LONDON CAB , COLLECTORS CARNOT RUNING NNEEDS RESTORATION HAVE SOME RUST NORMAL FOR AGE /SOLID FRAME BTHIS CAR IS BEEN IN SAN FRANCISCO SINCE 1990 S
ReTHE CAR DOSENT RUN /LOOKS LIKE THE HEAD WAS REMOVE AND NEEDS PROPER INSTALLATION
PLEASE CHECK PICTURES , WELCOME TO INSPECT THE CAR DURING AUCTION , SERIOUS BUYER ONLY THE CAR IS SOLD AS IS , WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET , BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING
THANKS FOR LOOKING MY ITEM FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 415-361-3900 SERGEF
TFHISTORYThe Austin Motor Co. built their first purpose built taxi in 1929, being quite late into the taxicab scene. It was not however until April 1930 that the design was modified to meet the stringent regulations for London use, laid down by Scotland Yard's Conditions of Fitness. Part of those requirements involved a tight turning circle which the early cars did not have. Austin's well tried 12/4 chassis and engine were used as the basis for the new cab. In 1934 the adoption of a worm drive rear axle enabled a lower body to be fitted, whilst still keeping a flat floor in the passenger compartment. These coachbuilt, high specification taxis were expensive to produce and consequently most enjoyed high levels of maintenance and long stints in service. Coachbuilders Strachan and Jones were the two favourite coachbuilders and Mann & Overton were the supplying dealers for the London area . A photocopy of their sales ledger records the supply of this car, wfurniture in the rear. Finished in traditional blue over
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