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Carbodies Taxi FX4R
Debut Series 1-75
Produced 1987-2002
Number MB174
Designer George Soulakis
Scale 1:60
London Taxi (1987-99)


Description[]

The MB174 Carbodies FX4 Taxi is a model based on the London Taxi. This vehicle is the earlier version of the current model, the MB667 London Taxi. This model debuted in the 1986 in black. Like most Carbodies Taxi Models, it has opening rear doors.

Versions[]

The Carbodies Taxi FX4R has been issued of the following versions:

Col # Year Series Color Tampo Base Color / Type Window Color Interior Color Wheel / Type Country Notes / Variations Photo
MB4 1987
1988
1989
1990
1-75 Black N/A Unpainted / Metal Clear Grey M005f Macau TAXI FX4R  on base, ROW only Austin FX4 Taxi
1991 China
N/A 1988 Promotional Black White taxi and globe, The Great Taxi Ride London to Sydney Unpainted / Metal Clear Grey M005f Macau Australia only 464D - 1988 Promo AUS
LL1102 1989 Live 'n' Learn Yellow Balloons, abc taxi Unpainted / Metal Clear Blue M005f
Red/Yellow
Macau Image Not Available
MB4 1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1-75 Black Union Jack, LONDON TAXI on left side only tampo Unpainted / Metal Clear Grey M005f China ROW Only Austin FX4R (1990)
MB9 (ROW) 1999 1-75: Air Traffic 4/5 Black TAXI with airplane, silver headlights Gray / Metal Clear Light Grey M005f China ROW Only Austin FX4R (1999)
MB11 (UK) 2000 1-75 Black Union Jack on front doors Black / Metal Clear Red M005f China UK only MB174 - Carbodies Taxi FX4R - 2000 1-75 UK
N/A 2002 Coca-Cola Series White Coca-Cola Red / Metal Smoke Black M005f China ROW Only Coca Cola London Taxi
N/A 2002 Matchbox Birthday Hunts 1/4 Yellow Matchbox 50 Charcoal / Metal Clear Black M005f China MB174 - Carbodies Taxi FX4R - 2002 MBX 50Y

See also[]

London Taxi, a later model of the same vehicle. CityAction2004LondonTaxiMB667

Gallery[]

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