This 1965 Austin FX4 London Taxi is anything but an ordinary taxi. After spending years in North Florida, the all-steel body was extensively rebuilt and transformed into a V8-powered Street Rod while retaining the unmistakable shape that made the FX4 an icon. Finished in Dark GM Blue with Black steel wheels, the car now packs a Buick 401ci Nailhead V8, TH400 Automatic transmission, power steering, front disc brakes and modern air conditioning. The right-hand-drive cabin has also been converted to left-hand drive and fitted with Cadillac leather seating, a custom steel dashboard and modern amenities.

Exterior
* Dark GM Blue exterior
* All-steel body
* New metal front to back
* Custom front bumper
* Black grille
* Modern LED Jeep headlights
* Chrome GM side mirrors
* Tinted glass
* Black gloss 15-inch Rally wheels
* Chrome beauty rings
* Hankook all-season tires
* Full-size spare with jack

Interior
* Black leather interior
* Cadillac leather front seats
* Power front seats
* Cadillac leather rear bench
* Custom fabricated steel dashboard
* 1989 GM tilt steering column
* Real wood-grain steering wheel
* Tachometer
* Suede door panels
* Custom Manual windows
* Classic Auto Air conditioning
* Chrome dash vents
* Heat and defroster
* SiriusXM radio
* Floor shifter with B&M handle
* Front center console
* New loop carpeting
* Floor mats
* Courtesy lights

Mechanical
* Buick 401ci Nailhead V8
* GM 4-barrel carburetor
* High-flow air cleaner
* Chevy TH400 3-Speed Automatic
* Rear-wheel drive
* Power steering
* Front power disc brakes
* Rear drum brakes
* Dual stainless exhaust
* Monroe-Matic shocks
* GM radiator
* Electric front-mounted fan
* Polished A/C compressor
* 100-amp 1-wire alternator
* Original Austin FX4 rear end

Modifications
* Buick 401ci Nailhead V8
* GM4BBL Carb w/ Hi-Flow Air Cleaner
* TH400 Automatic transmission
* Left-hand-drive conversion
* Steering column
* Custom dashboard
* Cadillac leather seating
* Custom windows
* Classic Auto Air system
* SiriusXM radio
* Floor shifter handle
* Headlights
* Custom front bumper
* Grille
* Side mirrors
* Wheels
* Exhaust
* GM radiator and electric fan
* Alternator
* Key kill-switch
* New carpeting and floor mats

Maintenance & Vehicle History
This 1965 Austin FX4 shows 1,243 miles since built and is powered by a Buick 6.6L 401ci Nailhead V8 backed by a Chevrolet TH400 Automatic transmission. The taxi originally spent time in Florida before being pulled from a North Florida property in 2024 and taken to DeBary, Florida. Over the following two years, the owner reportedly cut, fabricated, welded and reshaped the car, replacing the exterior metal from front to back before finishing it in GM Blue. The original right-hand-drive configuration was converted to left-hand drive using a 1989 GM tilt steering column. The suspension remains stock, with Monroe-Matic shocks, while power steering, front power disc brakes, rear drums and the original Austin FX4 rear end remain part of the chassis setup. The finished build takes the unmistakable character of an original London Taxi in a completely different direction. The combination of the all-steel FX4 body, Buick Nailhead V8, Cadillac leather interior, left-hand-drive conversion and modern comfort features makes this a highly distinctive Street Rod with a look that is immediately recognizable. Located in Palmetto, Florida.

❤️ From the Seller
“The London Taxi is on the most iconic vehicles of Great Britain, even more so over Jaguar or McLaren. This taxi design was built on the Austin Motor Car's FX4 Model from 1958-1997. The Exterior style had little change, to keep that vintage beauty & iconic styling. If you are looking for a different kind of vehicle, one that stands out and is V8 powered, then this is the Taxi Street-Rod for you! This London Taxi managed to find it way across the ocean all the way to Florida, were it was driven and left to rot in the backyard of a gentleman in North Florida … until a hot summer day in 2024, the owner of this 1965 Austin FX4 (London Taxi), wicked it up onto a trailer and brought it to his hoke in DeBary, Florida. For the next 2yrs, He would cut, fabricate, weld and reshape this FX4 into a new vision with that Iconic styling design. This 1965 Austin FX4 has NEW Metal from front to back & painted in a Bright GM Blue with Black Steel Wheels. The Headlights have been updated to modern LED Jeep Headlights to brighten the roads while traveling at night. Originally, these taxi's were Right-Hand Drive and had just one seat in the front; making more room for passenger's & their luggage. But if this was going to be made into a street rod, it was going to need a redesign to the interior front section. The owner fabricated a new steel dash and converted this Right-Hand Drive to a more American Left-Hand Drive with a 1989 GM Tilt Steering Column & Wood-Grain Steering Wheel. The Interior is fitted with Modern amenities, like Sirius XM Radio & Classic Auto Air Condition. The Seating has been upgraded to plush Cadillac Leather w/ Front Powered adjust seating. As a Taxi: power was not at the center point, but having a good reliable and economical engine was a must. However, when it comes to building an American Street-Rod … a V8 always sounds like a great idea! That's why there is a Buick 6.6L 401ci Nailhead stuffed inside the engine bay! And it fits perfectly, providing this 1965 Austin Taxi a true V8 heartbeat! Fitted with a GM 4BBL Carb, Power Steering & Front Powered Disc Brakes. The Suspension is stock and is a comfortable ride for the roads of today! “


🧠 Did you know?
The 1965 Austin FX4 Taxi Cab was one of the classic London “black cabs,” introduced in 1958 as the successor to the Austin FX3. The FX4 was built with a separate chassis, independent front suspension, and distinctive rear-hinged rear doors, while its steering geometry gave it an exceptionally tight turning circle suited to London’s narrow streets. In 1965, buyers could choose between the 2.2-liter diesel and the 2.2-liter Austin petrol four-cylinder, with both manual and automatic transmissions available depending on engine configuration. The diesel produced about 55 horsepower, while the 2.2-liter petrol produced about 68 horsepower. The FX4 remained in production in various forms until 1997, with around 75,000 built, making its unmistakable shape one of the most enduring designs in London transportation history.

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