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Carbodies factory, producing The London Taxi. The London Taxi Company was a taxi
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Carbodies factory, producing The London Taxi. The London Taxi Company was a taxi
Carbodies factory, producing The London Taxi.
The London Taxi Company was a taxi design and manufacturing company based in Coventry, England. It formerly traded as London Taxis International and Carbodies. It operated a coachbuilding business on Holyhead Road, Coventry, Warwickshire.
Picture shows the taxi on the left. The Triumph 2000 body on the right.
Picture taken 14th February 1973
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
West Midlands
England
88784
Media ID 21863566
© Mirrorpix
Black Cab Body Empty Factory Mechanical Motoring Production Line Shape Shell Shop Floor Taxi 1973 Bodywork Idle
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This print takes us back to the bustling Carbodies factory in Coventry, England during the 1970s. The image showcases the birthplace of one of London's most iconic symbols - The London Taxi. Formerly known as London Taxis International and Carbodies, this design and manufacturing company played a significant role in shaping the city's transportation landscape. In this snapshot frozen in time on February 14th, 1973, we witness an intriguing juxtaposition. On the left side stands a sleek black cab, embodying elegance and functionality synonymous with London taxis. Its timeless design is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship that has stood the test of time. On the right side rests a Triumph 2000 body - an entirely different beast altogether. This contrasting presence highlights Carbodies' versatility as it simultaneously operated a coachbuilding business alongside taxi production. The shop floor appears momentarily idle; however, its silence belies countless hours of dedicated workmanship poured into each vehicle that rolled off these production lines. The mechanical symphony once resonated through these halls as skilled workers meticulously shaped shells and bodies for both taxis and other automobiles. As we gaze upon this historic scene captured by Mirrorpix from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported to an era where motoring was not just about getting from point A to B but also about embracing style and reliability on every journey taken within those iconic black cabs.
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