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David Knight
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Here are some views of New York City’s iconic Ford Crown Vic taxis that were in use until the Crown Vic was discontinued in 2011. The 1:43 model is by Green Light. A nice replica, it lacks the extended rear door.

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David Knight
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A reliable old workhorse.  I still own a 1992 Crown Vic as a 2nd car; it just turned 100,000 miles.  I love driving the old beast.  It's not worth anything but I am really attached to it for some reason.



   
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Jack I have a 2001 Crown Vic that also just turned 100,000 miles. Mine is a southern car and in mint condition. I bought mine from a friend who worked for Ford and had the car special built. The car is an LX but what makes it special is that it also had the Interceptor package. As you say these are not worth a lot but I love driving mine a lot.



   
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Taxi Cabs, love them on a train layout. If you model NYC, you better heave a lot of them. We have 130 plus on the layout.

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Harv Goranson
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I just bought two cabs today (MOC and USA). Hope to post soon after they get here.



   
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Posted by: @bob-jackman

Jack I have a 2001 Crown Vic that also just turned 100,000 miles. Mine is a southern car and in mint condition. I bought mine from a friend who worked for Ford and had the car special built. The car is an LX but what makes it special is that it also had the Interceptor package. As you say these are not worth a lot but I love driving mine a lot.

Interesting with the Interceptor package!  That would be fun to drive.



   
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Hi Guys

A West coast and an East coast Taxi.  These are Welly CV Fords with some decals applied.  

JD

Welly Taxi1
Welly Taxi2
Welly Taxi3
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If you model NYC, keep in mind that depending when the vehicle was hacked up, the car can be no older than 5-7 years before it is removed from service.

NYC TLC RMP

 



   
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cadillaclloyd
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@jack-daniels 

I have been in those Red Tops in Arlington.



   
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Posted by: @lloyd-mecca

If you model NYC, keep in mind that depending when the vehicle was hacked up, the car can be no older than 5-7 years before it is removed from service.

NYC TLC RMP

 

I would imagine there wouldn't be much left after 7 years in NYC taxi service.  Lol.



   
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David Knight
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@jack-daniels 

I’ve taken a Red Top cab from Alexandria, VA to Dulles Airport. Looked just like your model.


David Knight
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@lloyd-mecca  That's why it's good to stick to Checkers. 1959 to 1982 + 7 years for wear =1989.



   
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This Durham is a favorite of mine.

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