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Kumiko, Your Taxi Is Here

written by John Chow on May 7, 2007

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The latest cab to roll off the production line of Coventry firm LTI Vehicles isn’t so much back in black as pretty in pink.

The staff at the Holyhead Road manufacturer received an order for one of their new TX4 cabs but the London-based customer had one condition – it had to be in candyfloss pink.

Steve Everton the Cell Leader said: “We laughed when we first got the order but immediately got to work mixing the colours. We’re really pleased with the final result and it’s created a real stir in the factory. I dare say it will create a stir on the streets of London as well.”

This is the first pink cab the factory has every produced (will it be the last?). The cab joins the ranks of other famous pink cars, such as Lady Penelope’s FAB 1 and the pink Cadillac from the Clint Eastwood film of the same name.

From inspecting of the above photo, it looks like the interior is still taxi black. That’s good because while I don’t mind riding in a pink taxi, I draw the line on a pink interior! However, I’m sure Kumiko would love a pink taxi that is pink inside.

Source: Autoblog

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{ 42 comments }

blogdinero May 7, 2007 at 5:33 pm

jajaja, buena broma para el blog de la pantera rosa

Linux operating system May 7, 2007 at 5:53 pm

“Make money online with pink panter’s cash quest” ?

Dot info domain name May 7, 2007 at 5:47 pm

nice color, nice cab.

i’d like one…maybe not

SEO Forums May 8, 2007 at 3:56 am

Would you actually get in something like that?

Marc May 8, 2007 at 5:43 am

I would, what’s the big deal? It’s just pink. If I’ve got to get somewhere, I’ve got to get somewhere :)

Monetize Your Blog May 8, 2007 at 11:36 am

well, if you need one urgently, why would you care what color it is.

blogcrowds May 7, 2007 at 5:50 pm

Nice title but no link?

Come on John stop being so evil :twisted:

Linux operating system May 7, 2007 at 5:52 pm

You are right, come on John put a link to Kumiko’s site!

Marc May 8, 2007 at 5:45 am

Looks like there’s one now :) I’m glad ’cause I would have helped start the petition ;)

blogcrowds May 9, 2007 at 5:27 am

Well, he had to, #3 on his next post

4 – They Give Out Lots Of Link Love

Linux operating system May 7, 2007 at 5:51 pm

:) , nice car for Kumiko!
I wonder to read what is going to say about it!.

Law of Attraction May 7, 2007 at 5:55 pm

thats cute will add some color to the streets and in people’s lives ..:)

James Pegram May 7, 2007 at 6:01 pm

OMG! I just hit the frontpage headed for a different post and saw that flash past. Bought got whiplash backing up. That’s awesome, nice find there.. Kumiko will love it, it’s perfect.

Moulinneuf May 7, 2007 at 6:02 pm

I would prefer to see Kumiko in a pink Mercedes with her own personal driver :evil:

http://www.johnchow.com/new-mercedes-benz-mclaren-slr-roadster/

:mrgreen:

Cheap Custom Content May 7, 2007 at 7:12 pm

LOL if it wasn’t made of metal, I’d say it’s good enough to eat! During a trip to Bangkok last year, I’ve seen my share of pink cabs…quite a few of them actually.

Best CD Rates May 7, 2007 at 7:30 pm

wow… that’s pink.

Voluntary Death May 7, 2007 at 9:41 pm

I believe only Paris Hilton and Kumiko will enjoy that car… however, since Paris will be in jail.. it’s Kumiko’s turn. LOL

FunGameVideos.com May 7, 2007 at 8:23 pm

I would buy a car like this, pimp it up a little bit – and my sweet ride is ready :evil:

Ladies… watch out! :cool:

Steve Yu May 7, 2007 at 8:27 pm

how much is this taxi costs? I bet Kumiko wants to buy it. She has earned over $500 from blogging… so how much she need to buy the pink taxi :grin:

John Chow May 7, 2007 at 11:21 pm

I’m sure it cost more than $500.

Kumiko May 8, 2007 at 1:26 am

BEST…TAXI…EVER!!!!

Haha!!! I love it!! Will you buy it for me?

SEO Forums May 8, 2007 at 3:57 am

Nah shes fine, it seen it advertised for $450

Per 10 mile taxi trip ;)

angellica2017 May 15, 2007 at 12:11 pm

I don’t think so…
She will get that “pinkie” for free at “Pimp My Ride”
LOL

:oops:
Angie

Voluntary Death May 7, 2007 at 9:39 pm

It hurts! my eyes! they’re burning. All pink…

Make Money Online At Earning Blog May 7, 2007 at 10:11 pm

WELL.

THAT’S KUMIKO PINK :grin:

HAROON

Saltwater Fish May 7, 2007 at 10:24 pm

…and still no Kumiko…

The pink taxi is a really good idea. Sets them apart from the standard white, black, and yellow.

Marc May 8, 2007 at 5:47 am

Yep, easy to find that one to flag it down.

James May 7, 2007 at 11:47 pm

lol thats one ugly taxi

Marc May 8, 2007 at 5:48 am

I agree but it’s got nothing to do with the colour. I find the body styling to be quite terrible. I’m sure it’s nice and traditional, but it just isn’t very pretty.

msdanielle May 8, 2007 at 12:16 am

that thing is awesome. i ain’t afraid to admit i’m a girl that loves pink too! :D

uncle sha May 8, 2007 at 3:07 am

too bright of a color for me :shock:

probably ‘blind’ me the moment it pick me up, haha

Chicago 2016 May 8, 2007 at 5:27 am

Not sure if I like it…

Louiss May 8, 2007 at 6:00 am

This is not my car…I need a MC Laren… cough* john chow, please help..cough* me buy please…!?cough*

green May 8, 2007 at 12:11 pm

I hate this color :mrgreen:

Law of Attraction May 8, 2007 at 3:52 pm

i wish toronto gets some of these pink cabs:)

Watch Funny Videos May 8, 2007 at 6:25 pm

No offense to Kumiko, but you can’t forget about Ms. Danielle. PinkDeals. I’m sure there are more than enough pink taxis to go around.

James May 8, 2007 at 7:32 pm

I’m not sure I would want to ride in a pink taxi if I had a choice.
Hope there is no offense Kumiko. :)

Cheap Custom Content May 8, 2007 at 10:21 pm

I like pink, but I don’t think I like it enough on an automobile. :lol:

TeamTutorials May 9, 2007 at 12:39 pm

That is a pimp ride there.

Deb May 12, 2007 at 8:25 pm

They have a hot pink car like this that does pizza delivery down in Beach Haven! It sure does get your attention.

Ivan May 15, 2007 at 11:56 pm

Nice cab and kimiko website is cool. :smile:

InvestorBlogger May 20, 2007 at 8:27 pm

Here in Taipei, I saw one of those bad boys in black no less! Impressive.