It can’t be often that you come across a charming little business lost in the archives and think – wow, that’s a really innovative idea! Time travel with us back to a 1960s London when a young couple decided to sell flowers from the back of a taxi…
This got me thinking about the classic London taxis, not the new eco-friendly ones you see on the streets today, but the classic Hackney LTI FX4 cab, which were last produced in 1997 and took about a decade to almost completely disappear from London. A few still work for hire earning their owners a living in other towns and cities but more are in the hands of private owners who enjoy driving these vehicles,finding that they are ideal for large families and versatile work horses. Depending on their condition, they sell relatively cheaply on various automobile trading sites. So if you’re looking for an entrepreneurial small business idea, have at it!
