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1936 Austin Taxi (London Taxicab 12/4, burgundy and black, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: Austin
Model: Taxi
Variant: London Taxicab 12/4
Year: 1936
Decade: 1930s
Colour: Burgundy and black
Types: Classic Vintage/Pre-war Taxi

This catalogue entry records a 1936 Austin Taxi London Taxicab 12/4 in burgundy and black from the 1930s.

The 1936 Austin Taxi London Taxicab 12/4 in burgundy and black is filed under Classic, Vintage/Pre-war and Taxi, within the 1930s picture cars.

1930s on screen

Shops, kerbs and road markings need checking in a wide view, where modern details can be more distracting than anything immediately beside the featured car. Rural lanes offer fewer shopfront details to check, but signs, fences and passing vehicles still contribute to whether the date of the scene feels coherent. A researched inter-war street can include vehicles of different ages, avoiding the impression that every resident has just bought a car in the story year.

Possible roles in a production

Back-seat dialogue requires a plan for seating and camera access in the exact taxi, rather than an assumption about the interior from the label. A taxi pickup can be explained through luggage and a greeting, keeping the journey clear without implying that the supplied vehicle operates a real service. A pre-war vehicle can support a researched historical arrival, with costume and luggage helping the journey belong to the place and date of the script.

About this listing

This listing is a 1936 Austin Taxi London Taxicab 12/4 in burgundy and black, filed under Classic, Vintage/Pre-war and Taxi. The total recorded for Austin Taxis is 5 entries. Across these entries, the recorded dates range between 1936 and 1974. Additional colours listed against this model include black. There are 84 Austin vehicles to explore; a separate collection brings together 47 cars from the 1930s.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1936 Austin Taxi in burgundy and black for filming?

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Is the photo of this exact car?

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What if this Austin Taxi isn't available?

There are 5 Austin Taxis listed, while 84 Austin vehicles and 47 cars from the 1930s give you other searches to try for the same scene.

Can it be driven on camera?

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