[MOC] VINTAGE YELLOW TAXI

[Bricked1980]

Hi everyone

This is my new MOC. A vintage taxi loosely based on American style taxicabs from the 1950's / 60's. The model is 6 studs wide and contains 187 parts.

I've designed this model as my entry in a contest currently running on LEGO Ideas. The brief is to design a vintage car to compliment the style of the LEGO modular buildings. i felt that a taxi would fit the bill pretty well, especially with the more recent American style modulars like Downtown Diner and Corner Garage. Anyway It's a long shot but if I was lucky enough to win the contest then this model would be released as a future gift with purchase set.  Here's the link to contest entry over on LEGO Ideas. VINTAGE YELLOW TAXICAB

 

 

The trunk can be opened to provide plenty of space for luggage.

 

there is enough space inside the taxi to seat three minifigures.

 

 

Here's a pic showing the taxi alongside 2 of my MOC modular buildings which are both also on LEGO Ideas, Bricks & Blooms and Brick Town Police Station.

 

I hope you like the model, feel free to let me know what you think.

[Littleworlds]

This is just lovely! It looks so friendly and happy and there isn't a bad angle or anything on it. 

[LegoDW]

I wouldn't complain if your moc is selected as the winner!

[Bricked1980]

On 10/24/2019 at 2:45 PM, Littleworlds said:

This is just lovely! It looks so friendly and happy and there isn't a bad angle or anything on it. 

Thanks a lot, glad you like it. 

On 10/24/2019 at 7:24 PM, LegoDW said:

I wouldn't complain if your moc is selected as the winner!

Thanks very much.  If it gets selected in to the top 15 entries, then it will be down to a public vote to decide the winner. There is some pretty tough competition though.

[fordtruckin]

This is fantastic and so realistic! Excellent work. Its nice to see actual doors a working trunk. My only complaint is that Lego isn't making this a set already!

[Bricked1980]

On 10/25/2019 at 11:48 PM, fordtruckin said:

This is fantastic and so realistic! Excellent work. Its nice to see actual doors a working trunk. My only complaint is that Lego isn't making this a set already!

I'm glad you like it. Thank you very much. 

[009]

Wow~~  nice and neat

Great work

[Ogist]

Beautiful. Nice job.

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

Great taxi!

[Bricked1980]

On 10/30/2019 at 12:05 PM, 009 said:

Wow~~  nice and neat

Great work

 

On 10/30/2019 at 12:27 PM, Ogist said:

Beautiful. Nice job.

 

On 10/30/2019 at 8:52 PM, LEGO Train 12 Volts said:

Great taxi!

Thank you all for the comments, I'm glad you like the taxi. 

I've just added a second new entry to the Lego Ideas vintage vehicle contest as well. If you're interested in checking that one out you can find it here https://ideas.lego.com/challenges/bafd4186-bb49-4eb0-903f-910415f04391/application/9c8c08d6-f50c-47be-8598-be8d34ee1dac

Edited November 7, 2019 by Bricked1980

[Cut the Kragle]

Absolutely gorgeous! Love it!

[alecmo99]

This is so cool, the grill is my favorite part!

[adwind]

I like the licence plate :) Good job!

[neonic]

I agree with Littleworlds. It's indeed an lovely cab. Nice designs a typical black/white stripe on the side.
I also like the grill, but especially the use of technical part (don't know the name) for the headlight and that weird thing for the bumper.  

[peedeejay]

Lovely cab!

[Bricked1980]

On 11/7/2019 at 4:18 PM, Cut the Kragle said:

Absolutely gorgeous! Love it!

Thank you very much. 

On 11/8/2019 at 3:57 AM, alecmo99 said:

This is so cool, the grill is my favorite part!

Thanks a lot, glad you like it.

On 11/8/2019 at 12:43 PM, adwind said:

I like the licence plate :) Good job!

I'm glad you noticed the licence plate. thanks very much.

On 11/8/2019 at 2:45 PM, neonic said:

I agree with Littleworlds. It's indeed an lovely cab. Nice designs a typical black/white stripe on the side.
I also like the grill, but especially the use of technical part (don't know the name) for the headlight and that weird thing for the bumper.  

Thank you very much. The bumper is made up from one of these...

With a couple of these clipped to each side...

On 11/8/2019 at 3:07 PM, peedeejay said:

Lovely cab!

Thanks very much.