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Austin Taxi FX3

The 'Austin' FX3 Taxi was a project by Mann and Overton and built by Carbodies in Coventry. However, it was designed by Austin's Jim Stanfield, and used an Austin chassis and 2199cc engine. Produced from 1948 until 1958, the FX3 sold 13,700 units. From 1952 it was possible to convert the FX3 to the Standard 2-litre diesel engine, but this was replaced in 1954 with Austin's own 2.2-litre diesel. The FX4 was produced from 1958 to 1997 under Austin branding at the start and later under different badges. Several engines were given to it, the Nissan diesel proving the best option.

Austin FX3 Taxi - badge.	Austin FX3 Taxi. Behind this grille was a 2199cc ohv 4-cylinder engine that had been introduced in 1945 for the Austin 16, and went onto to be used in the Austin A70.	Austin FX3 Taxi	Austin FX3 Taxi. The 'Austin' FX3 Taxi was a project by Mann and Overton and built by Carbodies in Coventry. However, it was designed by Austin's Jim Stanfield, and used an Austin chassis and 2199cc engine.	Austin FX3 Taxi. Produced from 1948 until 1958, the FX3 sold 13700 units. FX3s were not fitted with a front nearside door, as this was used for storing luggage.
Austin FX4 Taxi. Designed by Eric Bailey (Austin) with Jake Donaldson ( Carbodies), underneath the FX4 was mechanically as the FX3 with an auto transmission 2.2litre diesel engine as standard. The small rear lights and 'bunny ears' roof indicators pre-date the 1968 upgrade.	Austin FL1 Hire Car. The FX3 Taxi could also be ordered as the 'FL1 Hire Car' which came with nearside front door and seatiing for a passenger	Austin FL1 Hire Car.

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