If you like the idea of running your own business specialising in parts for the 1958-87 Austin FX4-style taxi, you can buy one ‘off the peg’ thanks to Vintage Taxi Spares – a  set-up that’s now been put on the open market.

While most FX4s have long since retired from taxi work, the model has a devoted following, with fans using it for family transport, promotional work, hotel runs and more. And with over 7,000 different product lines available from Vintage Taxi Spares, this is the one-stop shop for all FX4 owners.

The business is well established, and there’s been recent work done to move more towards an internet-based operation. All the parts are currently housed in ten shipping containers, racked and catalogued – with just about everything available, from engine parts to full upholstery sets. Existing annual turnover is in the region of £55,000, with the potential to build on this through extra online presence.

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