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Unic taxicab, built in 1922, with the chassis and engine being manufactured by Unic in Puteaux, France, and the bodywork constructed by W R Wood in England. This Landaulette type taxi is powered by a 13.9 hp, four-cylinder, monobloc engine with a cone-type clutch, hand-brake controlled rear-wheel drum brakes, and a four-speed gearbox. The petrol tank is under the driver’s seat. This vehicle is capable of transporting up to four passengers in the enclosed rear section. There is a foldable hood over the rear passenger seats in case of bad weather, while there is a fixed roof over the otherwise open driver’s seat and front portion of the enclosed passenger section.

'Unic' motor taxi, complete

1922

Renault type AG 7.9hp taxi, 1910. Registration no: CD2922. Engine no. 7304. Chassis no: 22634. This taxi seats four passengers. It is powered by a 2 cylinder 7.9 hp engine that drives through a 3 speed gearbox to the bevel rear axle. The radiator is mounted behind the engine.

Renault Type AF 7.9hp taxi.

1910

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