伦敦出租车

    凡是从英国回来的游客，无不对伦敦出租车的舒适、方便和实用赞不绝口。这是因为伦敦当地法律规定这种车必须有充足的车顶高度和宽适的座位，同时要求这么宽松的车内空间必须在不到15英尺长的车身里实现。FX4由奥斯汀公司设计，由一家专业车身制造厂生产，1958年正式推出并连续生产了39年。

    复活理由

    出租车乘客往往有特别的需求，而美国绝大多数城市里那些性能上佳的厢式面包车难以满足他们。

    London Taxi

    Tourists coming back from England like to rave about the comfort, convenience, and practicality of London taxis. That's because regulations there dictate ample roof height and seat-cushion width, while requiring that all interior space be confined in a vehicle no longer than 15 feet. The FX4, designed by Austin and built by a specialty coachbuilder, was introduced in 1958 and remained in production for 39 years.

    Why it should be revived

    Taxi riders have unique needs, and the banged-up minivans you find in most American cities don't come close to meeting them.