Manual; Austin Taxi and Hire Car specification manual including dimensions engine and interior fittings, 1976-1980

Austin Taxi and Hire Car specification manual including dimensions, engine and interior fittings. The manual identifies a dependable 2.5 litre diesel power engine, rear suspension, instruments and controls, fully-adjustable driver's seat, automatic transmission and bodywork. Also included is a quote by Bill O'Carroll, Taxi driver of the year 1976 - 'The finest cab in the world'. Front cover shows a man paying the taxi driver while a woman and child wait by his side, another child on the right wearing a yellow coat waves at the taxi driver. In the background mounted guards pass in rows on parade in front of Buckingham palace.