Modelo : Cockney Cab
Diagnostic Characteristics:
The Cockney Cab is a third wave car, issued in 1973 using the US casting dated 1970. It differs from the normal release in the paint colors, white interior
and blue tinted glass. The normal US release came with a Union Jack sticker on the rear, however, no stickers have been found on CIPSA versions.
Colors:
- Metallic Red
- Metallic Green
- Metallic Blue
- Enamel Mustard Yellow
Wheels:
- Front: Medium Capped
- Rear : Large Capped
Interior:
Glass:
Comments:
The Cockney Cab was one of the first few castings to surface but quickly became one of the most common, not that any CIPSA is common. However, many are in
poor condition. The bumper tips are fragile and are broken off on many examples of the casting.
The four colors of the Cockney Cab
Base of Cockney Cab : This shows the "smooshy" rivet/post spin typical on the Cockney Cab
Cockney Cab in Mustard - Passenger Side View
Cockney Cab in Blue - Driver's Side View
Cockney Cab in Green - Top View
One of the more common castings with over 35 pieces known. Click on the Cockney Cab Registry link to see all known examples of this casting.
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