Unic Taxi Cab
Key facts
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Year
1908
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Country
France
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Capacity
1,944cc
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Cylinders
4
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Maximum speed
30mph/48.28kph
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Price new
(chassis only) £350
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Manufacturer
SA des Automobiles Unic
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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