Cocodrilo (Crocodile) Taxis

"$kaycog" (skaycog) 03/16/2016 at 11:42 • Filed to: None

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I found this interesting. In the 1950's, there were Cocodrilo (Crocodile) taxis in Mexico.

The above photo is a 1957 Ford. The following photo is a fleet of 1958 Chevys.

EL_ULY > $kaycog 03/16/2016 at 11:44

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Ah yes, los cocodrilos. Absolute legends in Mexico D.F. I know a place near Plaza Carso that has garage full of these.

Some were featured in The Largest Classic Car Parade in the Woooorld 2 years ago in Mexico D.F.

WORLD RECORD!!!!

LongbowMkII > $kaycog 03/16/2016 at 11:48

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That paint is awesome.

$kaycog > EL_ULY 03/16/2016 at 11:50

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Thanks, friend! Was there any particular reason for them?

EL_ULY > $kaycog 03/16/2016 at 11:55

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It was the official taxi livery at the time. The liveries change every so many years. The 57/58 Ford was just the most common choice of vehicle indeed but any vehicle that was a taxi used that livery. Currently (since 2015), the official livery of the city is pink and white. All official city taxis have to use this livery (few exemptions)

$kaycog > EL_ULY 03/16/2016 at 11:57

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Interesting! I love the cocodrilo livery, but not the present pink and white so much.

Thanks so much! Here’s a cookie for you!

EL_ULY > $kaycog 03/16/2016 at 12:00

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The previous livery was odd as well, but also legend :]

$kaycog > EL_ULY 03/16/2016 at 12:12

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I do like that livery!

ranwhenparked > EL_ULY 03/16/2016 at 21:38

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Oh man, so the green and white is gone?

EL_ULY > ranwhenparked 03/16/2016 at 21:51

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I think Monterrey still uses the green with white top