THE EVOLUTION OF JAMAICAN TAXIS - JAMAICAS GREATEST ERA
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Yeoow Starr is like sey yu tun on a stand pipe.. So I was a privileged child (poil pikiney,) as they used to sey. During my young years the taxis were like 1958 austin Ford Zephyr. My grandfather owned a 1958 Austin Westminster (big man car) then sold it bought a Morris oxford and traded that in for a 1965 Vauxhall Velox, I loved that car. Govt officials drove Humber, Wosely, Mercedes, my entire family drove Triumphs and Vanguards. I know Triumph Heralds like the back of my hand, oooh man i could talk cars all day my uncle had a 1958 P100 Rover, another big man car. Also the sporty young guys would drive Mini, Austin 1100s, Alfa Romeo, Fiat 124s, Anglia, Escorts, Cortina GT& E. My father and five of his brothers owned a garage on the corner of Lyndhurst rd and Beechwood Ave right next to RJR. Hillman, Sunbeam Humber, Minx, the police and soldiers used Mini Mokes, VWs was Mini bus from Mandeville to Town,... Starr mi haffi stap,,, mi woulda tek up di whole page...Mi never grow with any brothers or sisters, just mee, my grandfather owned two trucks, a Bedford and a Commer, one carry market people the other go a wharf, go cement factory and lumber yard, soo many cars i didnt mention like Simca, Borgward, DKW, Auto Union, Bravaria(BMW), Opel, Riley, Mek mi stap...Bless up, Nooo, mi nuh spoil mi gud
I am amazed that the gentlemen did not touch one of greatest workhorse in the taxi industry, the Ford Cortina.
My mother owned a Lada Niva SUV back in 1988. That thing was incredibly noisy under powered and it vibrated so hard when you went over 50 miles per hour the filling in your teeth would fall out. A mechanic had to disconnect the 4 wheel drive to make it drivable
These Guys are Gold.... Just pure gold..
Bruce's patties the best patty to eat and enjoy then. Sorry they closed none of the current patty places can ever compare.
LADA,, did stand for. Life and death association
I love this bring back the good memories of Jamaica 🇯🇲
I love this content. These gentlemen are a classic as the cars themselves. What a treasure to be able to speak with them and gain valuable knowledge! Great job again Kareem!
Drivers wore black pants and white shirts with a black cap like what Police wore
JUST AMAZING. AWESOME CONTENT!!
Love how them mention the Ford Escort
Starrrr!!!!! these gentleman makes me old (aka ole fut). We would drive from Lyndhurst RD and Beechwood Ave up to Bruce's. I remember the British/European cars,,I was gone when Lada came in.
I do not recall Lada as Taxis - in Kingston at least - in the early 80s or 70s for that matter. I do remember Ladas and Nivas as private vehicles. They were not noted for their quality but they were cheaper than other cars of similar size. Ladas had a stiff ride but still comfortable. Turning that steering was a chore, though. They were pretty quick too
Now I'm beginning to feel very old because I can relate to so much of this. Wow! Thanks.
This was very much appreciated bless to see these guys especially Richard Simpson been years of not seeing him I remember driving all of these cars and more the Lada with ac 😀 thank God for our upbringing you should get Richard to tell you about his school in Germany being the only black man learning watch ⌚️ and clock repairs
You should do an episode on fast cars of the day. Triumph 2500TC - now that was a powerhouse.
Lada was the nicest car to me mi own two a dem baddest car dem
My dad had a Cream colour Valliant in 1970 when we lived at 61 Canal Drive, Spanish Town.
Very good memories flowing in.
The store the gentleman referring to is Dairy Famers, would attach a food tray to your car/ van.