History question, type 44

[Tom Nas]

"Phil Payne" <quattro at isham-research.com> wrote:

>Hmm.  I don't think I've ever heard of a Type 44 _turbo_ diesel.
>
>I did hear of non-turbo diesels - even quattros - in East Europe.
>
>Never saw one, though.

There's a red type 44 taxi in Utrecht, it's got a TDI engine transplanted 
when the original petrol I5 became uneconomical (when fuel prices rose to 
their current level). It's been going on forever ('89 registration, I 
think), far longer than all the other taxis. If I have my camera with me 
next time I spot it, I'll get a snap.
(On a tangent: the new A6 seems pretty popular as a cab here, I've seen 
several in the neighbourhood. Not enough to outnumber the M-B E-class, though.)

Also, I've got a press kit detailing the I5 TDI engine for the type 44. 
Never seen one either, not even a non-turbo diesel type 44.

Regards, Tom