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19/07/2018 8:05 am
Can anyone identy the year and make of this car. I assume it is some kind of UK taxi.
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19/07/2018 9:41 am
I believe it is an Austin, but don't know the year
19/07/2018 12:59 pm
1949-53 Ford Prefect
This is a modified British Ford Prefect E493 with oversized wheels and likely a much larger engine than the original 1.2 litre 4 cylinder.
19/07/2018 1:07 pm
I have no idea what it is ... but it sure is perfect .... I like it
19/07/2018 5:23 pm
pic- 1951 Ford Prefect
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Many years ago, my brother owned a slightly smaller (and less expensive) Ford Anglia, which obviously came from the same styling studios. Still in high school, I enjoyed taking a pretty girl out in it, at least until I got a ticket for having a headlight out.
19/07/2018 5:23 pm
+1 agree. Customized Prefect.
19/07/2018 5:26 pm
British cars of this class & vintage should be left stock IMHO.
20/07/2018 8:48 am
Agree Jack. This looks terrible