LONDON CONCOURS LIFESTYLE SALE 5th June 2024

+ buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) on the first £300,000 of the hammer and 10% plus VAT (12% incl VAT) thereafter 45 Registration: R90 CAB Chassis No.: SCRT3A3MEVC100083 Estimate: £25,000 - £35,000 Specialist: Harry Fox-Edwards Telephone No: 07398 872032 Lot 378 1997 London Taxi International TX1 - 12 Miles from New The much-loved Fairway Taxi was a tough act to follow, having been in production for nearly 30 years and becoming a staple part of London’s culture and aesthetic, but the TX1 thankfully carried the Fairway’s torch very well indeed. Manufactured by London Taxis International (formerly Carbodies), it was introduced in 1997 as the successor to the Fairway (FX4) and was a significant evolution in London’s black cab lineage. Aesthetically, the TX1 retained the general shape of its predecessor, with its distinctive high roofline and boxy silhouette, however it incorporated more modern, sleeker design elements as well as improvements in safety and functionality. The interior boasted several updates including improved accessibility for passengers, better ventilation and better interior amenities. The engine/gearbox remained the same as the final Fairway’s, fitted with Nissan’s TD27 2.7-litre diesel engine and 3-speed automatic gearbox. R90 CAB is an extremely early TX1, first registered to its one and only registered keeper on 17th November 1997. It was fitted with a wheelchair access ramp, sliding partition window with intercom system, and a taxi meter/fare light in preparation for a life on the streets, but that was not to be. As with its sister car, R80 CAB, it’s on offer from the same single ownership, presenting in the same as new, ‘time-warp’ condition, with just 13 miles covered. Its supplied with its original documentation, service record, handbook, both sets of keys and even the original sales brochure all in as new condition. This is surely the lowest mileage, most original, and most unrepeatable TX1 taxi ever to reach the open market. Upon its purchase back in 1997, R90 CAB was mothballed alongside R80 CAB, an extremely late production Fairway, with both being professionally stored under dust covers in temperature controlled units at significant cost. They were only ever woken from slumber once a year to be recommissioned with new oils, filters, fuel, run up to temperature and gently exercised. With the exception of the above consumables, everything on the vehicle is original, including the intact LTI protective wrappings from the factory. All the usual attributes associated with a London black cab are present and in working order including the infamous orange ‘Taxi’ light adorning the roof. R90 CAB is surely the lowest mileage TX1 in existence and would look at home in any Collection, museum or London-themed environment. In common with R80 CAB, it’s offered at a very reasonable estimate and wouldn’t it be great to see this pair stick together. Surely the lowest mileage and most original TX1 to ever reach the open market. 12 miles from new, single ownership and offered in time warp condition. More Details Lot 378 Bid On Lot 378