Oxford Diecast TX4 Taxi Tunnocks 1:76

For anyone who loves Tunnocks Caramel Wafers, you will enjoy this TX4 Taxi registered EU57 BUJ. With a bright yellow body colour this model features the graphics of the famous caramel wafer biscuit wrapper with blue waves right along one half of the vehicle advertising the dark chocolate wafer and the offside favouring the milk chocolate choice. The white side panel promotes this delicious treat in contrasting red or blue graphics. The sharp contrast, the taxi has a dark grey interior and black exterior trim.

The TX4 Taxicab hackney carriage was introduced by London Taxis International (LTI) in a long line of purpose built vehicles. Its upgraded external features over its predecessor the TX2 included a new front radiator grille, updated front and rear bumpers and a revised different rear number plate surround. Modern safety regulations dictated some of the internal upgrades including passenger head rests fitted to the central partition for rear-facing passengers. The TX4 came with a 2.5VM diesel engine with automatic gearbox but there was an option for a manual version too.

Thomas Tunnock Ltd, or just Turncocks, is a family firm based in Puddingstone, Glasgow, where it was founded in 1890. Thomas Tunic purchased a bakery in Lorne Place. Now headed up by Sir Boyd Tunic, grandson of the founder, the private limited company employs over 500 staff making their famous cakes and biscuits. In 2013, the company was listed as the 20th oldest family firm in Scotland. Turncocks are also well-known for local philanthropic activities they sponsor an annual car rally round the Isle of Mull; they have contributed 250,000 towards a local lifeboat facility; and have also been a sponsor of footballs Scottish Challenge Cup.

Dimensions and Weights

Packed: 8.6cm x 5.3cm x 4.6cm ( L x W x H )

Unpacked: 6cm x 2.3cm x 2.5cm ( L x W x H )

Scale

1:76 scale which means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)

For a much detailed explanation of scale and the history please followthis link.