Oxford Diecast Black Austin Low Loader Taxi - 1:43 Scale BMC The AEC Mercury Turntable Ladder

The AEC Mercury Turntable Ladder dates from the 1950s and 1960s and nearly 200 were built from its original launch in 1957 to the end of production in the late 1960s

while the number plate reads simply DB9

The wheels and the chassis reflect the stone colour of the body and the vehicle interior is moulded olive grey

The exterior trim is masked silver with a black sunroof panel

Oxford Diecast Black Austin Low Loader Taxi - 1:43 Scale BMC The AEC Mercury Turntable LadderAustin has been synonymous with taxis since the end of the 1920's, when dealers Mann and Overton sponsored a new Austin cab for London. This LL or Low Loader first appeared in 1934 and became an instant success, due mainly to a very attractive price, as well as being very reliable. Taxi fleets often had their own paint scheme, so the Austin LL taxi cab appeared in several colours this being in the most popular Black. Dimensions and Weights Packed: 13.