FX4 Black Cab Manual: An Insight into the History and Development of the Famous London Taxi (Enthusiasts' Manual) (Haynes Enthusiasts' Manual)

Bill Munro

ISBN 10: 0857331264 / ISBN 13: 9780857331267

Published by J H Haynes & Co Ltd, 2012

About this Item

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: FX4 Black Cab Manual: An Insight into the History and Development of the Famous London Taxi (Enthusiasts' Manual) (Haynes Enthusiasts' Manual)
• Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0857331264
• ISBN 13: 9780857331267
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Like New
• Weight: 720 grams

About this title

Synopsis

From the origins of the Hackney carriage, the author follows the evolution of the taxi through early 20th century designs by William Beardmore of Glasgow to the dominance of later vehicles commissioned from Austin by Mann and Overton in 1929. Later designs follow a distinct lineage and despite continual improvement of the design over the years, coupled with a succession of more refined and cleaner diesel engines, the black cab remains an enduring icon of Britain's transport heritage. Part of a new range of Enthusiast Manuals from Haynes, this book traces the history and development of the ubiquitous Austin FX4 London Taxi, built between 1958 and 1997.

About the Author

Bill Munro is a third generation licensed cab driver. He writes regularly for Taxi, the largest circulating cab trade journal, and has written numerous magazine articles and classic car club newsletters. He is the author of A Century of London Taxis [Crowood 2006] and is a resident of Surrey, England.