The London Vintage Taxi Association has been invited to take part in the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics.

The association which was set up 30 years ago to bring together people interested in retired London-type purpose built taxicabs, have been asked to provide 30 vintage taxis to take part in this prestigious event.

Many of the members of the LVTA own, restore and preserve historic London taxis, and according to their website, the oldest dates from Edwardian times, however most members own traditional taxis from the 1930's - 1980's.

The Southampton Hackney Association send our congratulations to the LVTA, and look forward to watching the event which takes place on the 12th August 2012. 

A vintage London Taxi from the LVTA website.

You can find out more about the London Olympics 2012 Closing Ceremony here.