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Austin FX4

1958 – 1982 — Great Britain

The Austin FX4, a renowned hackney carriage, enjoyed a remarkable production run spanning from 1958 to 1997. Initially marketed by Austin from 1958 to 1982, production subsequently transitioned to Carbodies, the manufacturer for Austin, who acquired the car's intellectual rights. Despite a brief two-year production stint by Carbodies until 1984, London Taxis International assumed control of the rights and concluded production in 1997. Throughout its lifespan, over 75,000 units of the FX4 model were meticulously crafted. Succeeding the Austin FX3, which was manufactured from 1948 to 1958, the FX4 London taxi emerged as a notable successor. Infamous for its distinguishable appearance and