Links – Wedding Taxis, Film Taxis and More

Do you want

  • a vintage London Taxi for a TV programme, film or promotional video, not just in the UK but in other locations around the world? Do you want a vintage London Taxi for your wedding, prom or special occasion? Click Here
  • to find parts for your vintage London taxi? Click Here
  • to view vintage London taxis in museums, or do you want to contact taxi makers or dealers? Click Here

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Note: these details are provided for information purposes only. The LVTA has no business connections with any of the proprietors of the businesses and organisations listed and cannot be held responsible for any misfortunes that may possibly arise from any arrangements made between customers and the organisations. 

Wedding, Film and Event Hire Taxis

Find a London Taxi for your wedding, special event, film or TV shoot or corporate promotion.

Austins Vintage Taxis

Austins Vintage Taxi Hire is a family run business based in South West London, priding itself on a personal touch and quality of service. The fleet includes two original 1934 Austin Taxis, a 1928 Austin Estate Coach, a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow with the exclusive number plate "1 WED", a 1974 Mini 1000, a 1969 Mercedes 280 SE and, exclusively, a 1912 Unic 12/16hp, the oldest London Taxi in regular use. Should you need a larger vehicle, we can provide double- and single-decker buses.

Contact www.vintagetaxi.com

The London Cab Company

Providing London taxis and other vehicles or film and TV action vehicles, weddings, corporate and marketing events, the London Cab Company Ltd is a leading UK-based supplier of London taxis from the 1970s to the present day as action vehicles and picture cars to the TV and movie industry, as well as taxis for PR stunts and corporate affairs. We will not be beaten on price.

For more details from the website, click on the image

DS Taxis

Supplier Of London Taxis for Weddings, Filming, Photoshoots, TV, Advertising/Promotional Hire

Owned & operated by a London taxi driver of over 30 years’ experience.
Our own vehicles are kept in and maintained to very high standards.
We can supply both contemporary and classic black London type taxis
We can help to source alternative models or colours of taxi from other suppliers if required.
Although we are London based, we will be happy to quote on national hiring enquiries.

Click on the image to visit our website

 

Black Cab Central (Sydney, Australia)

As British as a cup of tea or t-shirt sun tan, the black cab offers no better way to advertise a British product, pay tribute to your British heritage or relive memories of a British adventure. Based in Sydney, Australia, we can provide a nationwide solution for all your wedding, promotion, film or hire car needs. We aim to provide a level of service we’d like to receive ourselves. If you have any specific requests or ideas, please let us know and we’ll do our utmost to make your booking perfect.

Contact us by clicking on the image

Holbeach Vintage Taxi Hire

Ideal for a London or 1970s themed wedding, this very rare 1971 Winchester London taxi is one of just 54 built of which only two remain on the road. We are based in Holbeach, South Lincolnshire, UK, but we can quote for venues beyond our usual twelve-mile radius.

Contact:
Phone:07939 724080
Email: holbeachvintagetaxi@gmail.com

Tony Kipling

Based in West Yorkshire and willing to travel anywhere, Tony Kipling provides 1930s Austin taxis for any job. His vehicles include a 1937 Austin Low Loader with a rare Goode and Cooper body and an almost unique Austin 12/4 with a Cape body.

Contact 07740 063 009

 

Little White Taxi


Classic London taxi hire and more in Bude, in beautiful North Cornwall.
Whether you want to tour the whole UK or just need to nip to the shops, this beautifully restored classic British taxi will convey up to six passengers with the charm of a bygone era.

Telephone 07549 754795

Email taxi@littlewhitetaxi.co.uk

 

iDoTaxi

Wedding cars & taxis by iDoTaxi is a family run company based in South Manchester, covering the whole UK Mainland offering London taxis and classic London buses for weddings, proms and other special events.

Click on the image to contact us

Distinctive Carriage (Thousand Oaks, California, USA)

Distinctive Carriage offers London taxis for hire for weddings, social functions, corporate film and TV work in Southern California, USA. Anywhere you want to make a grand entrance (or exit!) or simply pamper yourself – we’ll make it happen. The possibilities are endless. And even if your requirements extend beyond our taxis’ capacity or capabilities, we’ll coordinate with other limo services to ensure all your transportation needs are met. Our one-stop-shopping simplifies your life.

Click on the image to contact us

Classic London Taxi

Classic London Taxi is a family run business providing a professional quality service with a personal touch. We are based in Berkshire and cover London and the surrounding counties. Whatever your requirements we’re sure we can make your occasion a day to remember with this iconic vehicle. The Austin London Taxi in Black coachwork is maintained to a very high standard and is supplied with a uniformed chauffeur for your special day.

Contact www.classiclondontaxi.co.uk

White London Taxis

White Fairway and TX London taxis for wedding hire in London, Surrey & Sussex. A family business operating since 2004, White London Taxi are one of the most established specialist wedding taxi providers. With over a decade of experience and 1000+ weddings.

Click on the image to contact us

Taxifilm

Taxifilm is the database for finding London-type taxis of all ages, worldwide, for photo shoots, advertisements, music videos, TV or film productions.

  • Film makers - find the taxi you want, in the area you need it
  • Vintage taxi owners - register your taxi hire company with us

Contact taxifilm.co.uk

Spares, Restoration, Accessories, Books, Insurance

Find spares, accessories, and insurance for your taxi, plus books and more 

Kip Motor Company (Dallas, Texas)

Based in Dallas, Texas, Kip Motor Company is the USA’s authority on Metropolitan, London Taxi, and uncommon British antique vehicles for parts, service and restoration.

Click on the image to contact us

Earlswood Press

Earlswood Press for books on London Taxi history:

  • In print - Taxi Jubilee - buy this title through the LVTA Shop
  • In production: A Century of London Taxis - Full Circle. Proposed publication date October 2021 Register your interest for this book and get a discount on cover price

Taxis Anglais

Co-authored by Danny Chabaud and Sébastien Canévet, Taxis Anglais is the only book on the London Taxi in the French language and is available through the website.

Contact lestaxisanglais.net

TaxiFun (France)

TaxiFun est le spécialiste du taxi anglais en France. Nous travaillons avec le Black Cab depuis 2012. Nous avons le plus grand stock de pièces (neuves, NOS et d'occasion) pour taxis anglais en France et expédions les pièces partout dans le monde.

TaxiFun is the London Taxi specialist in France. We have worked with the Black Cab since 2012 and have the largest stock of London Taxi parts (new, NOS and second hand) in France. We ship the parts all over the world.

TaxiFun's proprietor speaks French, English and German. Click on the logo to access the website

Leacy Classics
Parts for almost all FX4 models. LVTA members receive a 10 per cent discount on all telephone orders. Find contact details via Leacy's display advert.
Contact www.leacyclassics.com

Stackfine & Co
Parts for FX4 and TX models
Contact www.covmo.com

Peter Best for Classic Taxi Insurance
PBIS specialises in classic car insurance and insurance for other collectable classic vehicles in the UK. Call for an instant quote on 01376 574000.
Contact www.classiccarinsurance.co.uk

Museums and Vehicle Enthusiasts Sites

Find museums that have London taxis on display and the websites of vehicle enthusiasts that feature taxis

The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs


Upholding the freedom to use old vehicles on the roads.

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Park Royal Vehicles

Dedicated to the West London company that built many of London's buses, the Birch 'Essbee' taxi and much more besides.

For the Birch cab page, contact http://www.brindale.co.uk/ach/prv_site/external_links/birch_taxi.htm

AEC Southall

Remembering the Associated Equipment Company, makers of London's buses from 1912-1979. Contact www.aecsouthall.co.uk

East Anglia Transport Museum

The region's premier Transport museum, with motor buses, trams, trolleybuses and of course London taxis. Contact www.eatransportmuseum.co.uk

Historic Commercial Vehicle Society

The national organisation for historic commercial vehicle enthusiasts.Contact www.hcvs.co.uk

London Bus Museum

The home of the London Bus Preservation Trust. Contact www.londonbusmuseum.com

London's Transport Museum

History of London's transport from the sedan chair to the Overground Network, exhibiting buses, trains, trams, trolleybuses and taxis. Contact https://www.ltmuseum.co.uk

Taxi Manufacturers and Dealers and Trade Organisations

The London Electric Vehicle Company

Formerly London Taxis International and The London Taxi Company, the pre-eminent makers of London taxis and manufacturer of the all-new electric TX

Knowledge of London

All about London and its history. Contact http://knowledgeoflondon.com