London TaxisThis is one of many illustrated classic auto guides I've created for the eBay community. I hope you enjoy it and if you would like to find out more about the classic London taxi/cab art featured in this guide please click here.The London Taxi is surely one of the most instantly recognisable motor vehicles in the world, as much a part of London as Big Ben, Piccadilly Circus, Tower Bridge and Trafalgar Square. This guide features the specifics of some of the classic London Cabs:Austin FX3Produced 1948-58. FX3 (petrol) 1948-58; FX3D (diesel) 1950-58Specification 1948 (petrol)Engine: 2,199cc, 4-cylinder ohv.Transmission: 4-speed manual.Wheels and Tyres: Disc-type wheels with six securing studs; 5.75x16 Super Taxi Dunlop tyres.Brakes: Girling mechanical.Turning Circle: 7.62 metres (25ft).Maximum Speed: 96km/h (60mph).Dimensions: Wheelbase, 2.81m, track, front and rear, 1.42m; overall length, 4.401m; overall width, 1.715m; height 1.797mNo. Produced: 7,267 examplesBodybuilder: CarbodiesBeardmore Paramount Mk7Produced 1955-67Beardmore Mk 7 (diesel) 1958-67Specification1955 (petrol)Engine: 1,508cc, 4-cylinder ohv (Ford Consul)Transmission: 3-speed manual, column change.Wheels and Tyres: Pressed-steel wheels with Dunlop 5.75x16 tyres.Brakes: Lockheed hydraulic.Turning Circle: 7.62 metres (25ft).Dimensions: Wheelbase, 2.642m, track (front) 1.441m, (rear) 1.432m; overall length, 4.228m; overall width, 1.743m; height 1.829mNo Produced: 656 examplesBodybuilders: Windovers, with later examples by Weymann.Austin FX4 (
Orignal From: London Taxis :Austin FX3,FX4,Winchest',Metrocab,LT1 TX1
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