1936 Austin Heavy 12-4 Low-Loading Taxi by Strachans

Source Summary

This 1936 Austin Heavy 12-4 is a former taxi that features "Low-Loading" landaulet bodywork by Strachans Limited, and it spent time in the Art Astor collection before it was purchased by the selling dealer in 2026. The car is finished in black and blue, and power comes from an inline-four rated at 12 taxable horsepower mated to a four-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes four-wheel drum brakes, 20" painted wood-spoke wheels, a roof-mounted luggage rack, a fare meter, rear-hinged rear doors, and a tan soft top with landau bars. The forward compartment features a single seat trimmed in blue pleated upholstery, while the rear cabin is separated by a partition and features a bench and fold-down jump seats trimmed in color-coordinated upholstery. This Austin Heavy 12-4 taxi is now offered in Florida with a collection of suitcases and an Ohio title.