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London Taxi

Episode 6 of 6

Warren Clarke narrates the story of the FX4 London Taxi, an instantly recognisable feature of the capital for over 30 years.

The series investigating great machines that refuse to die continues with a look at the FX4 London Taxi, which for over 30 years enjoyed a virtual monopoly on the streets of the capital. The arrival of a competitor, in the shape of the Metrocab, threatened to make the FX4 obsolete, until it was saved by a new Japanese engine and changes to the trim. Warren Clarke narrates the story of London's mobile landmark.

30 minutes

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Sun 27 Jul 2008 02:40

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