Unic Taxi Cab

Key facts

From 1906 onwards, the Unic, first in twin cylinder and later in four-cylinder form, appeared in increasing numbers on the taxi ranks of London.

The last of a long line of this make were still in evidence as late as 1952. It has a turning circle of only 31ft.

In 1950 it was discovered in buildings alongside a Dorset watercress farm, and restored by Jack Sparshatt.

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