1935 Austin Taxi

One of the club stands at the 8th Northern Classic Car Show at G-Mex, Manchester, in August 1989 was that of the London Vintage Taxi Association. This is one of the two cars on display at this stand.

It's a 1935 Austin Taxi cab and this is what a note in the show guide says about the car:

"BXU 249 was discovered in 1981, where it had been stored since coming out of service in 1954. It was in remarkable original condition, still carrying the original taximeter, fare card and test stencil. Over the years it has received a sympathetic restoration, still retaining its original character. The body was built to London specifications by 'Jones Bros' of Westbourne Grove. It was very popular with London drivers."

I've found the website of a car auction company that says this about the 1930s Austin Taxi:

"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."