1979 London FX4 Taxi - Black - 36,058km - Iconic Hire Car, Automatic, 2.7L Diesel, 6-Seat Limousine
Price Guide: $18,000 - $28,000
1979 London FX4 taxi cab, automatic, 2.7-litre diesel, rear-wheel drive, 36,058km, 6 seats, black.
Description
The FX4 London Taxi is one of the most recognisable vehicles ever built, and this 1979 example is the real deal. Manufactured by Carbodies in Coventry and powered by a 2.7-litre Rover diesel paired with an automatic transmission, the FX4 was the backbone of London's cab fleet from 1958 through to the 1990s. It carried heads of state, tourists, and everyday Londoners for decades, and its distinctive rounded silhouette remains instantly identifiable worldwide.
This particular cab has an interesting Australian chapter. Photos confirm it operated under the "A Golden Roller" novelty hire car brand here in Australia, complete with operator signage on the passenger partition, a USB charging port, and an aftermarket CD head unit. That explains the remarkably low 36,058km on the clock for a 45-year-old vehicle. The exterior presents well in its traditional black livery, with the front three-quarter shots showing deep, glossy paint and bright chrome work including the upright mesh grille, round headlights, and chrome bumper. The "Whitechapel" script on the front doors is a branding addition from its hire car days. The passenger cabin retains the classic FX4 layout: black vinyl bench seating with red piping, fold-away jump seats for up to six passengers, the traditional glass partition with slide window, and period-correct fittings throughout. Cabin condition is consistent with the low mileage claim, with the vinyl remaining supple and the jump seat upholstery presenting well.
The engine bay shows the expected patina of a 45-year-old diesel, with surface grime and aged hoses consistent with the vehicle's era. Photos reveal the battery tray area showing surface corrosion and the bay is in well-used rather than restored condition, which is typical and honest for an unrestored survivor of this age. These taxis were built to be serviced and run indefinitely, and this one has had a gentler life than most of its London counterparts. For collectors, event hire operators, or anyone looking for a genuinely unique conversation piece, this is a rare opportunity at auction.
Features
* 2.7-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, naturally aspirated
* Automatic transmission
* Rear-wheel drive
* Six-seat passenger capacity with traditional bench and fold-away jump seats
* Traditional glass passenger partition with sliding window
* Black vinyl interior with red piping, period-correct throughout
* Classic upright chrome mesh grille and round headlights
* Right-hand drive configuration
* "Whitechapel" branding script on front doors
* Aftermarket CD head unit installed
* USB charging port on partition (hire car addition)
* "A Golden Roller" novelty hire car history in Australia
* Remarkably low odometer of 36,058km for a 1979 example
* Offered without reserve
Condition Notes
* Engine bay shows age-appropriate patina, surface grime and corrosion consistent with 1979 manufacture and unrestored status
* Battery tray area has surface corrosion visible in photos
* Interior shows honest wear appropriate to vehicle age, with some dirt accumulation in driver's footwell area
* Hire car branding and operator signage fitted to partition (present and visible)
* Sold unregistered, as-is where-is
Specifications
Year: 1979
Make/Model: London FX4 Taxi
Body: Limousine (6-seat)
Engine: 2.7-litre four-cylinder diesel, naturally aspirated
Transmission: Automatic
Drive: Rear wheel drive
Odometer: 36,058km
Colour: Black
Seats: 6
Steering: Right-hand drive
Location: 4-10 Keon Parade, Thomastown VIC
VIN: T79882A10P
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Location of item: 4-10 Keon Parade, Thomastown, VIC, Australia
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