Oxford Diecast 87DS46006 1946/48 Desoto Suburban San Francisco Taxi

This 1:87 scale model of the De Soto Suburban replicates the vehicle manufactured in America immediately after the war, It was based on a previous De Soto car but also very different.  It now had four doors and could sit eight people which proved very useful for a family and even more so by taxi companies.  Weighing nearly two tons, the De Soto was powered by a Chrysler inline 6 cylinder engine, which promised a smooth ride for its occupants. De Sotos were fitted with luggage racks at production stage, which made it even more popular as a taxi.

The Yellow Company was one of those taxi firms. We see it here  working in San Francisco in the company’s signature yellow colour scheme with black lettering. A white roof beacon has been fitted with the word Yellow printed on it. Black lettering along the length of a ridge on the bonnet reads Tuxedo 5. 1234. There is also a number 71 on the roof to one side of the roof beacon. The taxi interior is black while exterior trim is finished in silver including the extravagant radiator grille, bumpers and wheel centres.   A final flourish sees the De Soto Suburban badge on the edge of the bonnet and across the boot above the registration plate.